And luxury handbags quietly turned to the most interesting alternatives to fashion investing. Even as trends drift around quickly, some bags remain as valuable as ever in years to come — and some even outperform in terms of value over time. Which is precisely why today’s shoppers are perceiving luxury bags more differently: not merely as fashion commodities but as long-term assets.

Not every designer bag is worth buying, however. The truth is that there are only a few iconic styles that remain in great demand on resale. The trick is understanding which bags buyers keep searching for years later after retail prices go up.

One of the best examples is the Chanel Classic Flap. Through the past decade, Chanel has consistently raised retail prices, making older pieces even more attractive on its resale shelves. Those buyers today prefer a pre-owned Classic Flap in great condition over the more likely cost at retail to buy a newer-owned one.

The Hermès Birkin and Kelly make another strong investment category. These bags are infamous for their limited availability and long waitlists, compounded by strong resales. Some colors and leather combinations can fetch well above the original retail price — especially if they’re kept in exceptional condition.

Louis Vuitton is also one of the safest luxury investing paths. Styles such as the Alma, Pochette Métis, Capucines and Speedy are still succeeding thanks to their elegant combination of classic design with everyday utility. Unlike style-based bags, these models rarely fail to feel contemporary.

The interesting part about luxury resale these days is how much money buyers can save without losing access to some of the most coveted items on the market. Instead of paying full retail — plus taxes — shoppers are increasingly inclined to purchase carefully authenticated pre-owned bags they can get close to and in excellent condition. The difference can often be in the thousands of dollars, particularly on Chanel and Hermès pieces.

Part of the reason services like TrulyBags continue growing so rapidly is that we’re trying to give customers a more transparent and authentic way of packaging at better prices without sacrificing quality.

At TrulyBags, every item is carefully tested and given permission to be put for sale. The idea here is simple: timeless luxury bags, excellent condition, intelligent pricing that puts the luxury in reach.

Because, as the saying goes, the best designer bags are those that still feel valuable years later — visually and financially.