As the designers compete to create the bag that will become the newest craze of the year, we tend to forget that some of the best things in fashion, like the color black or a Chanel suit, are classic. Some of the most cherished and exquisite handbags are vintage, having stood up to the test of time and their design is as stylish and chic today as ever. Certain designers have remained committed to creating handbags that emulate the sophistication and class associated with their label, not just according to what’s in vogue that season, but what will represent them throughout the years.

And when you’re spending that much money on a bag, isn’t that what you really want? So while your fabulous bag du jour is collecting dust in the back of your closet after only a few turns around the block, rest assured that your still stylish classic will be ready to make an appearance time and time again.We have put together a snapshot of our favorite long-standing designer handbags that we feel fit the "classic" definition of sustainable beauty and longevity.