From the Kelly to the Burberry trench coat, here are the 10 most enduring evergreen must-haves of all time

There Hermes bag the most desired is undoubtedly the Birkin: between waiting lists and high cost, only a few can aspire to own it and yet its fame is constantly increasing. Not only is it among the most searched on Google but it is also the most talked about socialso that The Fake Birkin Slayerthe account Instagram who claims to be able to expose fakes online some time ago it caused quite a stir and also earned a considerable amount of money following.

L’iconic bag is part of a small group of designer clothes and accessories whose charm shows no signs of diminishing, despite the years. Not only that, despite some having turned off plus one hundred candlestheir image it is so current that it never goes out of fashion. Maybe because their design It is so fitting that it transcends time: a feature that very few fashion item can boast and which allows them, surprisingly, to reconcile opposites, transforming themselves into objects of desire perennialseternally trendyThis is the case of the collection Alhambra Of Van Cleef & Arpels, which is a real torment on TikTok as well as the tote bag signed Goyard, much loved by celebritiesroyals and even rap stars.

We have identified 10 heads from the eternal charm that, if they were to become part of the wardrobe, would certainly never leave it again. Even if the price of some is very high (at times prohibitive), they are still excellent purchases: perennially coolthese objects have the rare gift of making you feel instantly more sophisticated what we wear. In some cases, moreover, their value increases over time, thus transforming a seemingly frivolous purchase into a small investment smart.

1. The Burberry Trench Coat (1879)

The «trench coat» (literal translation of the English trench coat) born in 1879when Thomas Burberry creates the fabric gabardinea resistant, water-repellent and breathable cotton. From the front to the catwalk the step is short, so much so that 145 years later the beige raincoat doubled with the equally unmistakable tartan print It’s still a wardrobe classic.

2. Chanel 2.55 bag (1955)

It was the February of the 1955when the couturier had the intuition to create a bag equipped with shoulder bag adjustable, to give modern women the possibility of having free hands. Even if over time its unmistakable silhouette has undergone some small changes (Karl Lagerfeld in the 1980s it replaced the Mademoiselle Lock (original rectangular with the maison’s initials) seventy years after its “birth” its charm remains intact.

3. The collection Alhambra by Van Cleef & Arpels (1968)

Jacques Arpels, grandson of the founders, used to collect in the garden four-leaf clovers which he gave to his employees as a lucky charm: probably the inspiration behind the unmistakable motif, present in the collection since the 1920s. Only in the 1968however, the brand offers the first sautoir Alhambracomposed of 20 Four-Leaf Clover Patterns in yellow gold crumpled. A classic that, after a 56 years olddraws the attention of the very young to Tiktok Tok so much so that the hashtag #vancleef&arpelsalhambra corresponds to more than 37 million views.

4. Levi’s 501 jeans (1873)

Their patent dates back to 1873when the denim pants with rivets and reinforced seams they are marketed as workwear, and then evolve into 150 years subsequent and transform himself into a revolutionary leader who has never lost his appeal.

5. The Birkin by Hermes (1983)

Legend has it that the most desired Hermes bag was born in 1983, on a flight between Paris and London when the then creative director of the maison, Jean Louis Dumasnoted that Jane Birkinsitting next to him, needed a more capacious model. So he decided to design one that, in 41 years oldhas seen his fame increase exponentially, confirming himself punctually as object of desire for excellence.

6. The bracelet Love by Cartier (1969)

Designed by the Italian-American designer Aldo Cipullo in the New York atelier of house In the 1969from 55 years old is a symbol of eternal love. Designed to be removed only by the loved one with the help of a small gold screwdriver, it was an immediate success (from Dukes of Windsor to Sophia Laurenall the most prominent stars of the time owned it) which still shows no signs of diminishing.

7. The moccasins Horsebit by Gucci (1953)

The brand he did not invent the Penny Loaferswhich already existed. But it undoubtedly determined its success when, in 1953introduced it into the collection as a fashion accessory genderless. Initially spotted on the feet of stars like Alain Delon And Jodie Foster (which in the 1967 film, TIt all happened on a Fridayhe even wore them for skateboarding) at a distance of 70 years old Leather loafers with studs continue to set trends.

8. The St. Louis by Goyard (1853)

Spotted on the arm of royal highnesses And celebritiesit’s becoming popular online but it is not easy to buy: the housefounded in Paris in 1853, sells exclusively in its own boutiques. Among the accessories made of canvas Goyardine most desired is the tote which bears the name of the king of France, created in the thirties to be used as a beach bag. And that, after almost a centuryis increasingly desired.

9. Max Mara’s 101801 coat (1981)

In the 1981 the designer Anne Marie Beretta creates the outerwear that has become a symbol for the entire category: it is the coat 101801 made of beaver wool and cashmere, with an unmistakable camel beige shade, an emblem of Made in Italy whose appeal from well 43 years old shows no signs of abating.

10. The glasses Wayfarer by Ray-Ban (1952)

Maybe the sunglasses most famous and recognizable in history, were created well 72 years agoIn the 1952. The New Yorker drew them Raymond Stegeman at the request of the United States Air Force who was looking for a lightweight model with dark lenses, capable of protecting the pilots’ eyes from bright light.