33 Investment Pieces All the Cool Fashion Girls Are Buying
My personal approach to shopping is centered around the concept of building a wardrobe of items I can wear now but also far into the future. Instead of spending $100 on a fast-fashion piece that I’ll wear just once, I prefer to pool my dollars for bigger items that I can wear on repeat—not just for a season, but for years down the road.
That’s where the idea of investment pieces comes into play. I believe in quality over quantity and prefer to have a tight edit of clothes and accessories. Although the items may have a high price tag, they inevitably have a low cost per wear because they get so much mileage.
Curious to find out the investment pieces all the stylish fashion girls are buying right now, I reached out to find out what’s sitting in their closets and in their shopping carts. And their selects are sure to inspire some of your future purchases. From an iconic take on fall’s biggest boot trend and Phoebe Philo era Celine to modern takes on heritage brands and the classic bag they’ll be mixing into their outfits for years to come, these are the pieces you’ll be seeing on our favorite fashion girls. Shop their picks ahead, and scroll to the end to see what’s on this editor’s list.
“Fendi something. This monogram mini or anything else with the iconic F? Do it. Your grandkids will thank you.” — Kendall Sargeant
“A denim designer piece. The Loewe shape is so doable. It actually fits your things inside.” — Kendall Sargeant
“Giiiiiirl, get yourself a blazer dress. There’s nothing more flattering. Belt it, and boom, you’re done. This Isabel Marant baby is in my cart.” — Kendall Sargeant
“If you’re trying to save some dollar bills, Lovers Friends has you covered.” — Kendall Sargeant
"For my birthday, I splurged on a navy and black Frame bag from Celine for two reasons: First, because I wanted to stock up on as many Phoebe Philo era pieces as my bank account could responsibly handle. And because navy + black is the best all-purpose color combination. It hangs at the perfect length when I wear it cross-body and fits everything from a mophie to a baseball hat to a really compact umbrella." — Emily Ferber
“These popped up in my Instagram feed a week ago, and now I can’t think about anything else. I’m feverishly stalking this brand online and plotting my first move. All their designs are interesting, but these boots feel like the most practical for the price. God, I love them so much.” — Emily Ferber
“I think this is the perfect investment bag for fall that’s equally on trend and a staple. Obviously, croc or ‘croc effect’ is having a moment right now, but the structured silhouette lends a timeless feel, and I’m really into the top-handle option or chain-link strap look.” — Michelle Scanga
“I missed out on Alessandra Rich’s crystal earrings last season and won’t be making the same mistake again. These dress up any outfit, day or night, and will be especially useful when I need to spruce up a jeans-and-tee combo that I’m throwing on in a hurry (which happens very, very often).” — Michelle Salem
“While it’s not necessarily a huge investment at $265, I just purchased a Susan Alexandra beaded handbag which I’m in love with. I now know I’ll be wearing cow print for seasons to come.” — Michelle Salem
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“This purchase carries particularly sentimental value because I bought these heels at the Avenue Montaigne Dior boutique during my first trip to Paris working for the brand. I tend to ‘save’ them for moments I want to feel particularly Parisian.” — Daniela Dello Joio
“A silk halterneck slip dress from The Row that will forever function as a sexy go-to for a (late) night out.” — Daniela Dello Joio
“Rosh, the Alighieri designer, makes the most beautiful jewelry, each inspired by a particular verse from Dante’s Divine Comedy. I envision these earrings worn with a top knot and a crisp white shirt, and the message behind them—to ‘roll the dice and take your chances’—are words to live by.” — Victoria Berezhna
“To be completely honest, I bought this immediately after seeing my mother-in-law wearing it recently. She reminded me that the material, logo, and even overall look are exactly like that of Prada bags from 10 and 15 years ago, so even if I get over this eventually, I’m fairly certain it will come back in style at least a few more times.” — Nicole Akhtarzad
“We recently welcomed Alexander Vauthier into the Bergdorf Goodman family, and I was so thrilled because this sophisticated yet sexy cocktail dress has been on my wish list since the moment I saw it! There are so many ways to style it—over a white T-shirt with pumps, under a blazer with boots, or even by itself with statement earrings.” — Taylor Hicks
“I’ve traditionally been a dresses-and-skirts type of woman when it comes to everyday wear, but these wide-leg trousers from Givenchy are exactly what I’ve been missing all these years. There is a chic photo of Christine Centenera I keep referencing where she’s wearing a white ribbed tank top with almost identical trousers, so I can’t wait to sport these for years to come.” — Taylor Hicks
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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