With prices on the rise in the luxury market, we have to think about our purchases even more carefully. To make the cut, designer investment buys have to check a few boxes: high-quality, timeless, and versatile.
Ahead, are the top designer shopping recommendations for 2024, including the handbags, watches, and shoes. Happy Scrolling!!
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Rolex Datejust Watch –
The Rolex Datejust is a piece that I’ve always had the top of my list but there are so many sizes and colorway options that I headed into stores to see which works best. The frontrunners? A Rolex 31mm Datejust in steel with a silver dial or a two-tone yellow Rolex with a champagne dial, both with jubilee bands and fluted bezels.
Tod’s Gommino Driving Loafers –
The theme of my shopping selections right now? Classic and timeless:) No piece falls into that category more than Tod’s Gommino driving loafers. The iconic shoes originally debuted in the 1950s and remain as coveted as ever. They’re finished with signature rubber pebbles that give them an “if you know you know” element.
Bottega Veneta Andiamo Handbag –
I’ve been considering a new everyday work bag and keep coming back to the Bottega Veneta Andiamo. The bag was introduced in the Italian fashion house’s summer 2023 collection by Matthieu Blazy so has already been out for a year, but still feels as relevant as when it was released. That sense of staying power makes me think it’s a smart investment piece I would wear now and for years to come. Plus, I am a huge handbags collector:)
Prada Satin Mules –
The moment Prada debuted its satin mules on the spring/summer 2024 runway, they instantly landed on everyone’s shopping list. Finished with a square-toe silhouette, kitten heels, and glossy satin, they tap into the rise of beautiful, elegant pieces that we are seeing more of this year. The brown and black styles are versatile, while the green and orange versions add a cool pop of saturated color.
Cartier Panthère Watch –
Another watch I would love in my personal collection: the Panthère de Cartier. The watch is an iconic design from the ’80s that has made a major resurgence recently, notably on the wrists of celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Dua Lipa, Zendaya’s character Tashi Duncan in the just-released Challengers film, as well as countless fashion insiders. The Panthère is finished with a delicate bracelet that practically doubles as jewelry that makes it a piece that can easily transition from casual daytime outfits to dressed-up evening looks.
Chanel Ballet Flats –
I recently went to London and headed to Chanel to try on the brand’s iconic ballet flats. We’re seeing the continued rise of ballerina shoes and I’ve been interested in investing in a pair, and perhaps no style is more timeless than the versions from Chanel. After testing out a number of colorways, I think the two pairs will make the go-to shoes this summer including a quilted black leather style and a two-tone beige and black style.
Alaïa Le Teckel Bag –
It may be too early to say, but the Alaïa Le Teckel is a contender for the bag to own in 2024. The sophisticated bag is finished with long handles and smooth leather, and the elongated shape falls into the east-west handbag trend that is on the rise. This style is sold out at practically every retailer (a clear sign that demand is huge), so I would recommend snapping it up before it is impossible to find.
And that’s the end:)
