Which "heirloom" handbag would you choose?

[DollyParsons]

My grandmother wants to buy me an heirloom handbag for my upcoming "big" birthday [extremely bowled over by her generosity icon]. I am her only granddaughter and DD is her only great-granddaughter so she wants to buy something to be passed down the generations.

Which of these would you choose:

www.anyahindmarch.com/Top-Handle/Large-Soft-Ebury/Black-5050925839686.html?start=7&cgid=Top%20Handle

www.selfridges.com/en/saint-laurent-sac-de-jour-medium-grained-shoulder-bag_118-2000644-347543BPW0N/?previewAttribute=Fog+grey

www.selfridges.com/en/saint-laurent-sac-de-jour-medium-crocodile-effect-leather-tote_118-2000644-347543DAY0N/?previewAttribute=Black

Thanks!

Really not fussed on the anya hindmarch one. I love the grey Saint Laurent one but that colour might not age well, I think the black one is more classic and more suitable as a heirloom piece.

I love the hindmarch one.

Of those three I would choose the black YSL.

But if I had the option I'd get something else entirely.

You lucky thing btw .

I'd say the most 'classic' is the anya hindmarch but chanel do a truly classic executive bag that's quite similar that I think would probably age better.

Just a warning, I have found that crocodile effect items don't last as long and tend to be harder to treat cracking of leather (inherited some of my mum's handbags). Might be worth taking a look at the purseforum for longevity if you're serious about passing it on.

Youve got a great budget, spend it on Chanel. A Chanel bag has never been out of style.

Out of those the YSL.
But Chanel is a true heirloom piece. Classic Chanel never goes out of style or depreciate.

Those chain strap Chanel bags were considered really old fashioned for years, they were seen as a bit 80s and frumpy. They're back with a vengeance now of course for some reason

Realistically none of those bags are 'heirloom' status. I'd go for Chanel.

But, personally I think jewellery would be a better investment. It holds its value and its condition.

Thanks everyone! And thanks for the heads up about the croc effect.

I totally agree re Chanel but I can't seem to find a classic, "structured" bag. I want something that will keep its shape and that I can use for meetings (dull corporate person here). Is there one I have missed?!

Any other suggestions please?

I think you need to decide whether you want a corporate bag for work OR a going out bag to enjoy. These three bags are all quite dull will you enjoy using them?
By heirloom bag I presume you mean a classic style that won't date in future years so that your dd could use it one day, would opt for a Chanel or a Kelly rather than any of these.

Agree jewellery is much better idea than a handbag.

Have you looked at the Chanel Executive Tote?

IMO none of the bags, you've linked are heirloom criteria or even quality,saint laurent keep changing their desgins all the time, and as soon as a new dsigner is appointed, the whole brand has a complete revamp, almost all brands do that, they reinvent and modernise their "classic" designs, with time, Gucci and dior are known for that too. Unless you go for an hermes bag or Chanel,

Realistically a bag you use for work will get battered quite quickly.

So I agree you need to decide on work bag/vs heirloom to pass down. I don't think you can combine both.

I find Aspinal work bags excellent.

Why not buy yourself a decent work bag, and ask for a special bag from your granny?

If we are going heirloom, I'd go for Hermes.

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As an heirloom I'd pick Channel.

That should, of course, be Chanel and not Channel!

For me, heirloom bag= Hermes Kelly Bag.

My goodness! i've just Googled the price-£6,000 and a waiting list. You'd need a very generous grandmother and plenty of warning to get one of those!

Yy to Hermes or Chanel.