A designer handbag is a luxury that few women can afford. So, if you consider spending a large amount of money to buy a designer handbag, it's sensible to select a timeless, classic style that will outlast current trends. Dior handbags, for example, have elegant styles that can you can use for work and during nights out with your girlfriends or even at dates with your husband. What are the top classic designer handbags of all time? Here's the list.

  Balenciaga City Motorcycle. This bag first launched in 2001, spotted in the arms of Europe's A-listers and "It" girls. Balanciaga's Motorcycle Bag (also known as "Le Dix") is still considerably in demand until now and has been sold in various colors--from black and pink to beige and lemon yellow. It has a slouchy, rectangular shape with a zip pocket in the front and features gold studs and tassels. Its various reincarnations through the years have seen this bag take on more oblong shapes and tamer colors.

  Alexander McQueen Novak. Inspired by the Alfred Hitchock thriller Vertigo, the Novak bag (named after actress Kim Novak) is a large, leather satchel that features a quite structured, bowler design and comes in a diverse variety of colors--from plum to fire engine red. It is also available in ostrich and crocodile skins . Rock singer Pink has been spotted sporting a black version of this designer handbag.

  Chanel 2.55. This classic handbag is as elegant and iconic as the Dior handbags brand. It named "2.55" due to the fact Coco Chanel introduced this dainty flap bag to the world on February, 1955. The quilted texture of this class ic bag was inspired by the coats worn by jockeys. It's been fifty years because the introduction of the Chanel 2.55 and it's still one of the best designer handbags in the world.

  Chloe Paddington Bag. Produced in 2005, this slouchy designer handbag from Chloe sold out before it even hit store shelves. Featuring a slouchy hobo-ish structure and a huge padlock, the Chloe Paddington Bag comes in red and different shades of black and brown. It's been seen on A-list Hollywood celebrities such as Kate Bosworth and Paris Hilton.

  Hermes Birkin. The Hermes Birkin has been the ultimate designer bag since its introduction in the 1980s. The most beautiful and the most glamourous actresses have been seen with their Birkins--from Katie Holmes to Victoria Beckham.

  Louis Vuitton Speedy. The release of the Louis Vuitton Speedy in 2000 caused a crazy scramble for this simple, bowler-type bag. Its spacious interior makes it practical and perfect for carrying all your essentials--from a digital camera to scarves and leather journals. This iconic designer handbag has had many reincarnations since 2000--from the pop art of the Murakami edition to sophisticated Epi leather edition.

  Spending an excessive amount of money on your first designer handbag is no joke. It's best to pick a timeless, classic design for your first designer bag. A good place to start is by checking out Dior handbags, Louis Vuitton bags or even Hermes bags, which have elegant and sophisticated styles that will never go passe.

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