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    These are the 10 designer handbags everyone is investing in right now

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    By Penny Goldstone
    Published 25 June 2019 In Features

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    If there's anything worth investing in when it comes to the sartorial world, it's definitely a designer handbag (the Chanel 2.55 famously increases in value the longer you have it).

    But deciding which bag to get can seem like an insurmountable task when you see how much choice there is out there. So I thought I'd ask the team at NET-A-PORTER which 10 bags customers are buying right now, a good sign that they're worth buying.

    At the AW19 trends presentation, Elizabeth Von Der Goltz, Global Buying Director at NET-A-PORTER, called it: it's the return of the IT bag, and as a result, customer are investing in big brands. As for trends, she says, 'To complete our working woman’s look, the frame bag returns, with a vintage style update'.

    In keeping with the vintage and ladylike look, Saint Laurent's croc effect clutch and leather pouches have been big hits, as has a beaded bag by Vanina Comino, now sold out.

    For a more practical take on dressing this season, the tote bag is key. Elizabeth says, 'Totes have made a cool comeback, and this is sure to be a cult item for the season.' Enter Loewe's dreamy raffia tote.

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    Finally, it seems it's the timeless classics that will always be popular, with Gucci's GG Marmont shoulder bag and Bottega Veneta's Arco style topping this season's bag hot list. Shop them all below.

    Vanina Comino faux pearl and gold-tone beaded tote (sold out)

    Bottega Veneta The Pouch mini leather clutch (sold out)

    Gucci GG Marmont super mini quilted leather shoulder bag, black, £715

    Saint Laurent Uptown croc-effect patent leather pouch, £345

    Gucci GG Marmont super mini quilted leather shoulder bag, white (bigger version here)

    Bottega Veneta The Pouch leather clutch (sold out)

    Saint Laurent Uptown leather pouch (sold out)

    Loewe + Paula's Ibiza small leather-trimmed raffia tote, £295

    Bottega Veneta Arco small Intrecciato leather shoulder bag, £2,370

    Saint Laurent Uptown croc-effect leather clutch(sold out)

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    Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.

    She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.

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