10 Classic & Timeless Black Luxury Designer Bags Worth The Investment

By Karmen on 25 May 2020

Digital Editor

Has severe RBF but is fairly jolly and carefree on the inside. Degree of life satisfaction is heavily influenced by food.

Dior, Gucci and Chanel, just the sound of such luxury labels inspires desire, especially for their designer bags! ?

Out of all the options available, we've gathered a list of the 10 most timeless and classic black designer bags that will go with any outfit and last you generations to come.

Keep reading to check out the 10 black designer bags worth the investment!

#1 Chanel Boy

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The Chanel Boy bag oozes femininity and masculinity at the same time and is a wonderfully practical bag. One of creative director Karl Lagerfeld's most successful designs, it's now made in four sizes and a multitude of colours.

#2 Saint Laurent Kate

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You've probably seen this 'it' bag on celebrities and front-row fashionistas. The Kate is a sleek, chain shoulder-strap bag with a wallet-like interior to hold your essentials.

With the iconic YSL logo and simple design, it's a lavish and timeless piece to add to your collection. It comes in various sizes and two styles, one with tassel and one without.

#3 Celine Mini Luggage

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The classic Celine Luggage bags come in many sizes, but the Mini is the most recognised and coveted! Having both worlds of function and luxury, this urban-chic bag has proven itself to be designer Phoebe Philo's masterpiece.

#4 Chloé Drew

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It was love at first sight for celebrities and trendsetters once the Chloé Drew bag was launched in 2014 and years later, it's still a classic!

The design of this bag is romantic and free-spirited, with an elegant round silhouette, gold hardware and chunky padlock.

#5 Gucci Dionysus

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Inspired by Greek mythology, the Dionysus leather mini shoulder bag will make an extravagant and dramatic addition to your collection.

With a chain strap and tiger head closure with black Swarovski crystals, this bag is the embodiment of creative director Alessandro Michele's maximalist style.

#6 Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C.

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Rebecca Minkoff is an accessible luxury label propelled to the spotlight by bloggers and Instagram influencers. The Mini M.A.C.'s dainty size contrasts with tassels, hardware and a lobster clasp. It's surprisingly functional and roomy despite its compact size.

#7 Mulberry Alexa

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Designed by Emma Hill in 2009, the Alexa bag was named after fashion icon Alexa Chung and was one of the most sought-after bags at that time. This is another one that's been discontinued but its design still remains timeless!

#8 Stella McCartney Falabella

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Falabella is the fashion house's signature piece, featuring a diamond-cut chain and logo disc. Like all of Stella McCartney shoes and accessories, the bag is made from non-leather materials as part of their sustainability and cruelty-free ethos.

#9 Balenciaga Classic City

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Chic, practical and elegant, the Balenciaga Classic City was and still is one the most coveted bags for its cool slouchy silhouette that gives off an effortlessly stylish look.

#10 Hermès Kelly

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Named after Grace Kelly, late Princess of Monaco, the Kelly bag was one of the most sought-after bags with an endless waiting list. Although discontinued, it's a collector's piece that you can still find from resellers! Hermès also has a new Kelly bag design with a similar trapezoid shape, two triangular gussets and a sculpted flap.