The Fall Items to Invest in Now—and Keep Forever
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As fast fashion becomes synonymous with disposability, the responsible alternative is to buy fewer, more expensive pieces that you’ll wear (and re-wear) for years. Trends come and go, but the items we go back to season after season form the foundation of our style, which is all the more reason to invest in the very best. Higher-quality items tend to cost more because they’re built to last, whether it’s a pair of Gucci loafers or a Cartier watch. You keep them on rotation for years and the “cost per wear” goes down to pennies.
Even better? Most of these heritage pieces actually feel more valuable with time. Monica Rich Kosann’s locket necklace is a sentimental piece of jewelry that holds two small pictures inside, and would make a thoughtful gift for graduation, Mother’s Day, or a birthday—and would become a family heirloom for generations. Or consider Celine’s Triomphe canvas collection with the latest reimagining of the brand’s ’70s logo; it was classic then, feels just as chic now, and will still look great in another 10 years.
If you have more maximalist tastes, consider a simple, but easy-to-wear silhouette in a bright color. Prada’s A-line skirt would add a bold pop to any outfit, and you’ll definitely get more than one wear out of Derek Lam’s hot pink trousers. Shop more of the season’s future heirlooms below.
