THE iconic handbag, in your opinion

woodstock · 19-12-2010

What would be the ultimate iconic handbag, in your opinion?

Would it be something by Chanel, or Hermes, or Louis Vuitton? Or are all of those being diluted by the sheer amount in use these days? Whom else might hold that honor now?

Classic, understated, tasteful, expensive... I want to buy something that says these things but I can't quite bring myself to get an LV because I see them everywhere...

Thanks. I see many threads but I didn't see one that was specific to THE ultimate iconic bag.

Lanbim Cord · 19-12-2010

Hermés Birkin and the Kelly bag are the most iconic handbags - in my opinion.The use of the leather,and its silhouette is amazing,if I saw a woman with a Birkin I'd think that she is a great woman,with a classic,tasteful but fresh style at the same time,I'd admire her so much!It's so beautiful,and luxurious.There aren't any huge logos on the bag(like on the Louis Vuitton bags)you can choose from a tons of colours and leather styles.Hermés really defines luxury for me,though i don't own any of their products,but i am 100% sure that their bags' quallity is exquisite! I hope you are going to make the right decision.

liberty33r1b · 19-12-2010

Hermes Birkin, definitely

deer_st0p · 19-12-2010

Birkin.

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lmelanie · 19-12-2010

Chanel classic quilted flap bag.

eternitygoddess · 19-12-2010

Hermes Birkin & Kelly.

runnerups: Chanel 2.55 and the Lady Dior

leyla m. · 20-12-2010

eventually the kelly will survive longer than the birkin and the 2.55 chanel

Margaret24 · 20-12-2010

a black Hermes Birkin bag

Bonbonenata · 20-12-2010

LV is iconic. The second place is for Birkin. I've never liked it. If you're asking me, I'll choose Gucci Boston bag, Tod's D bag (I know - looks like Birkin, but I prefer this one) or Chanel 2.55.

Kimkhuu · 20-12-2010

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Originally Posted by Margaret24

a black Hermes Birkin bag

Ditto. You can't get more classic and classy.

lightningfields · 21-12-2010

Birkin bag for sure. A woman came into my work with a real bag and my heart just stopped.

alejrocha · 22-12-2010

I think the Chanel 2.55 is the best classic. a 20 yr old or an 85 yr old can wear it and still look super chic.

KhaoticKharma · 27-12-2010

Birkins are definitely the most famous and "iconic", but I feel like the Chanel 2.55 is the most accessible- it'll definitely cost you a pretty penny, but it's not for the top 1% only the way the Birkin is. In my opinion, that makes it the preeminent handbag.

CaitlinC · 27-12-2010

Chanel 2.55 and the Birkin tie for most iconic, imo.

Those two will never go out of style.

thefrancofille · 28-12-2010

Definitely Birkin followed by Chanel 2.55.

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woodstock rising star Join Date: Oct 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 155	THE iconic handbag, in your opinion What would be the ultimate iconic handbag, in your opinion? Would it be something by Chanel, or Hermes, or Louis Vuitton? Or are all of those being diluted by the sheer amount in use these days? Whom else might hold that honor now? Classic, understated, tasteful, expensive... I want to buy something that says these things but I can't quite bring myself to get an LV because I see them everywhere... Thanks. I see many threads but I didn't see one that was specific to THE ultimate iconic bag. __________________ ==================== The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea. Isak Dinesen

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Lanbim Cord backstage pass Join Date: May 2009 Gender: homme Posts: 691	Hermés Birkin and the Kelly bag are the most iconic handbags - in my opinion.The use of the leather,and its silhouette is amazing,if I saw a woman with a Birkin I'd think that she is a great woman,with a classic,tasteful but fresh style at the same time,I'd admire her so much!It's so beautiful,and luxurious.There aren't any huge logos on the bag(like on the Louis Vuitton bags)you can choose from a tons of colours and leather styles.Hermés really defines luxury for me,though i don't own any of their products,but i am 100% sure that their bags' quallity is exquisite! I hope you are going to make the right decision.

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liberty33r1b V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Manchester, UK Gender: femme Posts: 22,843	Hermes Birkin, definitely __________________ "he waited for other people to understand what he was doing, instead of doing what they wanted. Balenciaga never compromised."

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alejrocha windowshopping Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami Gender: femme Posts: 41	I think the Chanel 2.55 is the best classic. a 20 yr old or an 85 yr old can wear it and still look super chic.

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CaitlinC backstage pass Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Gender: femme Posts: 732	Chanel 2.55 and the Birkin tie for most iconic, imo. Those two will never go out of style.