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If money was no object what classic item would you buy

146 replies

Cantspeakwontspeak · 04/01/2026 19:02

Max Mara teddy coat or Chanel classic bag in black for me ..

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jay55 · 05/01/2026 17:34

Hermes box leather Kelly

TheFlis · 05/01/2026 17:41

After wanting a Cartier Tank forever I bought one 18 months ago and zero regrets. I wear it with a big smile every day.

Currently lusting after a medium classic black Chanel double flap bag. The exact one I want with silver hardware is currently on a luxury pre-loved site and I have to sit on my hands to stop myself!

OhDear111 · 05/01/2026 17:45

I realise now that I’m old! I own a lot of the luxury items mentioned! What next for me? Add to my collection of Hermes scarves.

Lilylolamillie · 05/01/2026 19:21

Cartier tank watch
Bottega Venetia bag
Tom Ford Jennifer bag
And so much more ..

FoxFeatures · 05/01/2026 19:28

A fully restored e type jag. Cream body, soft top with cream leather interior and red carpet.

CordeliaNaismithVorkosigan · 05/01/2026 19:30

A bespoke suit. With a deep crimson silk lining.

Nevergotdivorced · 05/01/2026 19:32

An Aston Martin DB5.

EconomyClassRockstar · 05/01/2026 19:39

The house behind ours. And then I would knock it down and have the really large garden this house originally had.

GrillaMilla · 05/01/2026 19:40

An original piece of art, maybe a Gustav Klimt

damemaggiescurledupperlip · 05/01/2026 19:58

A silk Pucci maxi dress, preferably halter neck
and really flowy, possibly vintage

AxolotlEars · 05/01/2026 20:01

A vintage car or moped and side car. A house.

NancyJoan · 05/01/2026 20:01

I would love a double flap Chanel, please

Chouradanilova · 05/01/2026 20:02

Some 1970s Andrew Grima jewellery (well, I can dream).

QuaintCat · 05/01/2026 20:38

Chanel 2.55 with silver hardware
Cartier solo tank
Cartier trinity earrings
Gucci Jackie O bag, vintage
More Hermès scarves and also a chaîne d'ancre bracelet
Hermès Kelly retourne bag in togo leather

(Vintage Jaguar)

doublec · 05/01/2026 20:38

Both the 1960s Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring (P.O.A) and/or 1950s fancy intense yellow diamond flank solitaire ring (£70k) ring that are in the windows of the antique & vintage jeweller on Hatton Garden. I walk past there several times a week and long to go in and buy everything.

A bleu electrique, Constance bag, palladium hardware. Some 1980s Chanel too, maybe even anything up to very early 2000s when the leather was better quality and the gold hardware was still gold-plated.

There's probably more. While I know money can't buy happiness, it can buy some beautiful things!

BlinkingFail · 05/01/2026 20:46

A green card

BlinkingFail · 05/01/2026 20:47

Sorry just realised this is style & beauty, please ignore my prev post!!

Reimally interesting thread nonetheless

MidnightPatrol · 05/01/2026 20:51

I regret not buying a Max Mara wool coat when I first wanted one - they seem to be about 4-5x the price now!

Blueuggboots · 05/01/2026 20:53

Antique diamonds.

shellyleppard · 05/01/2026 20:54

Rolls royce silver ghost.... and a really good garage to shelter it!

CuriousKangaroo · 05/01/2026 20:57

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 04/01/2026 19:29

Vivienne Westwood Sunday dress and pirate boots
Tiffany silver cuff/bangles
long coat from All Saints

I noticed the VW Sunday dress for half price (in certain colours) online recently -
in case it would be in your budget at that price.

macaroonmayhem · 05/01/2026 21:08

An Hermes Kelly 30 or 35. I have been a fan of Grace Kelly’s look since I was a teen and have coveted one of these since the ‘90s. And a Cartier tank.

JustMyView13 · 05/01/2026 21:14

rubyslippers · 04/01/2026 19:04

Cartier tank watch
diamond tennis bracelet

You beat me to it 👌🏼

PinkTonic · 05/01/2026 21:16

I would like a Kelly 25 and a Boodles large raindance ring in platinum please.

BeMellowAquaSquid · 05/01/2026 21:20

If it was really there to waste I’d buy a vintage 1980s À la carte toy thing by Bluebird toys that me and my sister had when we was younger we refused to pay £500 for my niece very recently. However adult me would love an antique emerald ring