While trends come and go, timeless pieces never go out of style, which is why they are the best investment items. There are certain pieces that feel classic and forever—ones I could buy today and confidently know I'll still love years from now. I think of iconic luxury houses and their signatures: Burberry trench coats, Cartier Tank watches, Celine Triomphe sunglasses, Chanel ballet flats, Manolo Blahnik kitten heels, or Ferragamo pumps—items that epitomize the saying "buy nice or buy twice."
Khaite, The Row, and Toteme also come to mind—known for their wardrobe staples. Khaite's Danielle jeans are beloved by editors, The Row's often-sold-out bags and shoes have a cult following, and Toteme's the go-to for Scandinavian minimalism.
Across all of these labels, despite their higher price point, the cost per wear and the fact that they will stand the test of time make them highly coveted. Ahead, shop editor-favorite chic designer brands.
Burberry Burberry Short Kensington Heritage Trench Coat Burberry Mid-Length Camden Heritage Car Coat Cartier Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Watch Celine CELINE Triomphe 52mm Oval Sunglasses Celine Teen Garance Bag Celine Luco Loafer Chanel Chanel Ballet Flats Ferragamo FERRAGAMO Vara Soft Pump FERRAGAMO Croc Embossed Slingback Pump FERRAGAMO Hug Leather East/West Shoulder Bag Jil Sander Jil Sander Fringed Virgin Wool Scarf JILSANDER Double Wool Coat Khaite Khaite Danielle High-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans Khaite Marcy Leather Pumps Manolo Blahnik Manolo Blahnik Maysale 50 Buckled Suede Mules Manolo Blahnik Carolyne 50 Leopard-Print Calf Hair Mules Manolo Blahnik Ballerimu Square Toe Mule The Row The Row Marlo 12 Bag The Row Sunglasses B The Row Emma Coat The Row Long CC Minaudiere Toteme Toteme Belted Wool-Doublé Wrap Coat Toteme Palmellato Leather Shoulder Bag TOTEME 85 Patent-Leather Pumps TOTEME Gold-Plated, Onyx and Swarovski Crystal Earrings