Hermes

With a history rooted in artisan saddlery and fine leather goods for the carriage trade, the first Hermes bag – the ‘Haut a Courroies’ bag – was developed in 1900 as a means for equestrians to carry their saddles. Today they continue with the tradition of fine, handmade Hermes leather handbags, the designs of which represent the most coveted of ultra-luxury handbags in the world, including the Hermes Birkin Bag, Evelyne Bag, Kelly Bag, and Hermes Constance Bag. The Birkin Bag, created in 1984, remains the most iconic IT bag and status symbol, holding the title for the “most expensive bag ever sold at auction.” Despite the price tag, analysts have suggested that the Birkin is among one of the smarter investment opportunities in the market, beating out gold and the S&P 500 with an average annual return of 14.2% over the past few decades.