I've probably said this a million times, but it's always worth saying again: Not all trends are created equal. And just what does that mean? Well, for example, some trends last months or years while others a mere few weeks. Some are statement-making while others are subtle. Some are loved by the masses while others end up being more niche. I could go on and on…
This, of course, applies to trending items, too. Whether it’s a shoe, bag, or belt, there are It pieces we buy that we end up loving for long periods of time while, sadly, others have left us with buyer’s remorse all too soon. On a positive note, however, today’s roundup focuses on the former. With the fashion world at large making a major shift into more sensible styling over the last few years, it was actually pretty easy to narrow in on the designer pieces that are seemingly everywhere right now but really feel like forever pieces at the same time. From the Chanel bag that’s constantly on my feed to the Prada pumps our editorial director can’t stop wearing, they’re the investments you’ll love both in the immediate future and in the years to come.
Ready to see what made the cut? Just keep scrolling.
Red sweaters are the key to making an outfit feel on-trend this season, but it's also a buy you'll enjoy for years to come.
Belts are such a forever buy, and while this one seems "trendy," studs and embellishments always have a habit of coming back.
It's safe to say that anything Prada is forever.
Any Saint Laurent slingback from this season will do.
It's iconic in any color.
Not a one-season wear.
The watch world is obsessed with Cartier's Baignoire styles at the moment, but while it seems particularly "trendy" now, this iconic oval face has been around for decades and will continue to be a favorite for many more.
I've been seeing this so much that I'm starting to think I need one too.
Iconic.
Take good care of your fancy sweaters, and they'll stick with you for years (and years).
Based on my Instagram and TikTok feeds, this is the bag everyone is scrambling to get their hands on at the moment, and I get it.
I'll be ready to walk into winter with these.
Look at Bulgari's Serpenti pieces as future heirlooms.
The word that comes to mind is sensible.
Navy is such an underrated, classic color that truly goes with everything.
I'm into all lady jackets at the moment, but Nili Lotan seems to have perfected them, which explains why I see them everywhere.
A favorite among the "quiet luxury" set, this leather tote will age beautifully.
Some say ballet flats are back, while others know they never left.
The Succession fans get it.
If you trust the TikTok girlies—which I absolutely do—it's all about the Khaite Danielle Jean right now.
According to our editorial director, who recently bought these while in Milan and has been wearing them every day since, "These shoes are going to be a part of fashion history, and because of that, I don't think they are necessarily trendy but more of a forever kind of find."
My favorite Celine bag at the moment.
Call it the Sofia Richie Grainge effect.
You'll never regret buying a good leather belt. The proof is in the fact that I recently dug up one I bought in middle school and it's chic as ever.
It's the Hailey Bieber effect for me. But really, it doesn't get more classic than a blazer dress.
I promise whoever you hand this down to one day will thank you.
Just try to keep them clean!
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