26 Shoes and Bags That Would Make Smart First Designer Purchases

So you've saved up and are ready to take the plunge and invest in your first designer fashion purchase—that's no small feat! Understandably, you probably want to choose something that you'll use for years to come, is versatile, retains its value, and just feels special. After all, you'll remember your first designer purchase forever. But as you likely already know, there are a lot of options out there that meet these criteria. That's what I'm here for.
As a longtimeBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing editor, I've learned a thing or two over the years about smart designer shopping. I'm also well aware of how important that first big purchase can be, and I've come armed with recommendations. In my personal opinion, the best first designer purchases are handbags and shoes. You're likely to wear them more often than you would an article of clothing, and they're great investments. Below, shop my top 13 picks for each category, all of which are smart buys whether you already own designer items or not.
BAGS
SHOES
This story was published at an earlier date and has since then been updated.

Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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