Top 10 Classic Handbags
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Birkin bag by Hermès
These days designer bags are big business, but choosing one can be a minefield. If you don\'t know your \'Emmy\' from your \'Stam\', and want to be sure that the bag you invest in will be more than a one-season wonder, then handbag.com is here to help. Read on for this season\'s most important bags and find out which ones will really stand the test of time.
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Birkin bag,from £3500 by Hermès: 020 7499 8856
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The Birkin bag by Hermès
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Birkin bag by Hermès
The No 1 \'it bag\' of all time, this is the holy grail of all handbags. Its iconic status means that the waiting list for this bag is currently so long that it has been closed. So no need to beat yourself up about the fact that you can\'t afford one because you couldn\'t get one anyway. If you are ever lucky enough to become a member of the Birkin club, you\'ll be safe in the knowledge that this bag will never date and will still look cool in 40 years\' time when you pass it on to your granddaughter.
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Birkin bag, £4000 by Hermès: 020 7499 8856
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The Muse by YSL
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Muse by YSL
Even though it\'s been around for a couple of seasons now, the YSL Muse is THE bag for winter 06.
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Since its appearance last year on the arms of a multitude of celebrities, the initial buzz has died down, but we predict this is the bag the real fashionistas will be sporting this season.
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Muse bag, also available in ivory, black calf and leopard, £630 by Yves Saint Laurent: 020 7235 6706
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The Classic from Chanel
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Chanel Classic bag
If you like to think of yourself as a bit of a bag expert, then you really need to know about this bag. The 2.55 from Chanel was first introduced in February 1955 (hence the 2.55) by the ever practical Coco Chanel, who wanted a hands-free bag with a shoulder strap.
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To celebrate its 60th birthday, Chanel re-introduced the 2.55 last year with a special stamp inside. This year it\'s available as the \'Classic\' (without the stamp) and will set you back £860. But you can tell your bank manager that this bag is collectable and an investment for your future. In fact, this bag is your pension, so you\'d be mad not to buy it.
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Classic bag, £860 by Chanel: 020 7493 5040
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The Fendi B
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The Fendi B bag
We\'re still in love with the Fendi B - a year after its launch - and it\'s growing on us more and more every day.
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Even though it\'s been spotted swinging on the arm of a WAG or two, don\'t let that put you off. This bag is super stylish and set to become a future classic.
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B bag, £780, by Fendi: 020 7838 6288
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Marc Jacobs Stam
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Marc Jacobs Stam bag
One of the biggest sellers this year, the quilted leather Stam comes in grey and patent for winter. It combines high fashion status with a down-town street sensibility in a way that only Marc Jacobs can do.
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When all the fuss about quilting, chains and Chanel-ism\'s has died down, you may have to put this one into store. But, like everything else by \'grunge god\' Jacobs, we predict that in less than a decade you\'ll be able to smugly resurrect this future heirloom as \'vintage Jacobs\'.
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Qulited bag, £760 by Marc Jacobs: (New York) 00 1212 924 0026
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The Paddington by Chloe
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Chloé Paddington Bag
One of the world\'s most (badly) copied bags, we are amazed that the Paddington is still one of the biggest sellers in the land.
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Perhaps it\'s because of its reasonable price tag. When many Chloé bags are priced at around £1700, this one seems like a steal. In fact it\'s so cheap you may even throw caution to the wind and yell \'I\'ll take two!\'. Unfortunately, demand is still so high that on net-a-porter.com, sales are restricted to one per customer.
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Paddington bag, £799 by Chloé: 020 7823 5348
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The Novak by Alexander McQueen
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Alexander McQueen Novak bag
Tired of pushy commuters crushing your slouchy Joni bag on the tube? Then look to McQueen for the answer.
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Never one to run with the tide, McQueen introduced us to the steely Novak last winter. In a sea of slouchy hobo style bags, it was definitely a welcome alternative.
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This winter, as fashion finds its new direction in sober tough girl looks, expect it to come into its own as the perfect bag for urban warriors everywhere.
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Novak bag, £1275 by Alexander McQueen: 020 7355 0088
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The Bayswater by Mulberry
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The Bayswater by Mulberry
Mulberry call the Bayswater their \'all rounder\'. This is their most covetable classic and a big hit with celebrities like Kate Moss, who\'s often seen shopping with her version in black. This season it comes in sheepskin and super luxe python.
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Python Bayswater bag, £1696 from Mulberry: 020 7491 3900
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The Gaucho by Dior
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The Gaucho by Dior bag
Popularised by celebrities like Paris Hilton, the Gaucho is the bag on every fashion wannabee\'s wish list.
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Why this style is so popular we cannot fathom, but promo girls and Russian pop stars seem to be falling over themselves to part with a grand for it.
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Gaucho bag, £1050 by Dior: 020 7172 0172
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