This is the Only Item I Always Hold Out For In the Black Friday Sales

As a Fashion Editor, it’s fair to say that I have amassed far more than my fair share of clothes, shoes, jewellery and accessories over the years. So, as tempting as the annual Black Friday fashion deals may be, I try to avoid them as much as possible.

Firstly, because my wardrobe is quite literally bursting at the seams—and secondly, because I have a bad habit of getting overexcited by discounts and end up buying things I really don’t need. Instead, I try to follow a “buy less, buy better” ethos throughout the year, and limit myself to a few key cult buys to keep my wardrobe looking fresh each season.

That said, there is one specific fashion category that I always keep an eye on during Black Friday, because it’s (almost) always worth the investment. That is: designer handbags.

When chosen and cared-for carefully, the best designer handbags are pieces that can truly last a lifetime, and in some cases, even appreciate in value over the years. They’re also genuinely practical (micro styles aside), will get endless use, and can add a certain elevated polish to even the simplest of looks—not to mention being something of a status symbol nowadays.