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The Ultimate Long-Term Shopping List: 5 Investment Pieces You’ll Never Regret Buying
FASHION / 2025-08-06
Let’s be real — you’ve probably done this before:
Spotted something cute and cheap from fast fashion, hit “add to cart,” wore it twice, and then… yeah, it lives in the back of your closet now.
Your closet’s overflowing, your wallet’s on life support, and yet somehow, you still have nothing to wear?
Girl, you don’t need more clothes. You need better ones.
If you’re tired of wasting money on trend graveyards and want to start building a wardrobe with real staying power, this is your moment. Welcome to the era of fashion long-termism — where quality, versatility, and personal style outlast whatever TikTok is screaming about this week.
Here are 5 forever-pieces from IFCHIC we’d personally hoard in multiples — pieces that hold their value, make your outfits instantly better, and will still feel right five years from now.
Goyard Anjou GM: The Silent Luxury Power Tote
Let’s talk about Goyard — the O.G. of "if you know, you know" luxury.
The Anjou GM tote doesn’t yell. It doesn’t need to. You won’t see it slapped across billboards or handed out to influencers. And yet… you’ll always spot it at airports, in first-class lounges, or slung over the arm of someone who clearly gets it.
This French heritage brand doesn’t flex. It whispers wealth. One side features Goyard’s iconic coated canvas; the other, buttery calfskin. It’s ultra-light, ridiculously roomy, and — the best part — totally reversible. Chic enough for work, durable enough for travel, stylish enough for literally every season of your life.
If you're gonna buy just one grown-up tote in your lifetime, this is it.
Balenciaga Rodeo: Birkin too far? Rodeo’s right here
Listen, Hermès is a dream. But unless you’ve got the budget, the patience, and the connections, it’s also… a lot.
Enter: Balenciaga’s Rodeo Bag. It's giving subtle equestrian energy, but make it modern. Inspired by classic riding gear, the design is sharp, minimal, and made from smooth, luxurious calfskin that feels way more expensive than it is.
If you’ve ever thought Balenciaga was too loud or experimental — this bag will change your mind. It’s clean, elegant, grown-up, and totally unbothered by trends.
Honestly? This is the kind of bag that makes you look like you already got the promotion — even if you’re still figuring it all out.
Loewe Puzzle Fold: If You Miss Anderson-Era Loewe, It's Vintage Prices for You
Newsflash: Jonathan Anderson is leaving Loewe.
And fashion people felt that.
Anderson is the one who made Loewe cool again — and his legacy is already being labeled “Old Loewe” (a.k.a. collectable gold). The Puzzle Fold Tote is a must-buy before his designs become rare unicorns on resale sites.
This is the evolved version of the original Puzzle bag. It folds flat, holds a ton, feels like a feather on your arm, and still turns heads in the most subtle, geometric way. No giant logos here — just thoughtful design, smart lines, and that elite “I read Kinfolk and drink matcha” energy.
This bag is your daily go-to that makes you feel like you have your life together. And post-Anderson? It’s going to age like fine wine.
Roger Vivier Viv' Rangers: Sweet and Salty — The French Girl Way
Say “Roger Vivier,” and most people picture elegant heels with sparkly buckles. Cute. Fancy. A little… mom-core?
Not this one.
The Viv' Rangers loafer is what happens when a Parisian girl gets sick of being underestimated. It’s chunky, shiny, and perfectly polished — a thick-soled loafer with just enough attitude to say, “Don’t test me today.” And yet it still keeps that French flair. It’s sweet, but with edge. Classy, but tough. Think balletcore meets boss mode.
These are the shoes you wear when you want to look like you casually crushed three meetings, iced your ex, and got compliments at lunch. Which you did.
Maison Margiela Tabi:If You Know, You Tabi.
Let’s be honest. The Tabi boot looks weird at first. It’s giving ninja. It’s giving cloven hoof. It’s giving… “Wait, should I?”
And yet, once you wear them, something clicks. Suddenly, you're not just dressing. You’re making a statement.
Margiela’s Tabi is the kind of fashion that doesn’t try to fit in — because it already knows it’s iconic.
Oh, and did we mention it had a full-on TikTok moment?
A girl once wore her Tabi boots on a date. The guy ghosted… and stole the boots. Days later, another girl posted her “new gift from my boyfriend” — the same pair. The internet imploded. #TabiTheft became a full-blown fashion true crime.
Point is: you don’t just wear Tabis. You join a cult. And honestly? It feels good in here.
Trends come and go, but real style lasts.
These five pieces aren’t just “in” right now — they’re the kind of items that age gracefully, hold value, and make you feel like your best-dressed self, even on a meh day.
Because you can own 100 mediocre outfits and still feel stuck — or you can own 5 iconic pieces and feel invincible.
Up to you.