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As far as investments go, only a few luxury designer handbags gain, rather than lose, value over time. Hermes Birkin bags have an average annual increase in value of 14.2%, outperforming the S&P 500.

The jury was told Watkin approached Christine Colbert, who resold designer bags and clothing through her Prestbury shop Dress Cheshire, in 2020 and told her his name was Jack Holding.

Below, we have rounded up 35 of the best designer handbags which are unlikely to date anytime soon, and will certainly never feel like a regretful purchase.

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