7 best classic Tory Burch bags to consider when buying your first

7 best classic Tory Burch bags to consider when buying your first

Wondering which are the best classic Tory Burch bags you should be shopping for? Read on to bag yourself some inspiration.

At 57 years old, Pennsylvania-born Tory Burch is easily one of the most recognisable names in the fashion industry. After all, she is now synonymous with some of the most beloved contemporary luxury bag designs But like all successful entrepreneurial ventures, it didn’t quite start that way.

An art history major who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Burch moved to the American fashion capital of New York City to pursue a career in the sartorial world. Landing her first job under American-Yogoslavian designer Zoran Ladicorbic’s label, she was later appointed to various roles within the hallowed institutions of the industry, ranging from magazines such as Harpers Bazaar, to labels that included Vera Wang and Loewe, to name just a few.

Her string of professional roles would build the foundation upon which TRB by Tory Burch, later simply known as Tory Burch LLC, would thrive. Established in February 2004, the business quickly took flight and bagged the designer the Rising Star Award for Best New Retail Concept from Fashion Group International in just one year of operation.

Their sales would be further bolstered by American fashion consumers after receiving a glowing endorsement from daytime talk show host, Oprah Winfrey on her hit television show. Turn the clock ahead to present day, and the Tory Burch fashion retail empire spans more than 350 stores globally with a presence in almost every major region.

Recognisable for its signature ‘T Logo’ medallion motif, Tory Burch designs are informed by a carefree expression of bohemian luxury, where leisurely, easy-to-wear silhouettes are accented by preppy details and accessories. The latter bit is especially noteworthy, given the brand’s repertoire for introducing enduring bag designs that hit the mark in terms of style, quality, and most importantly, pricing.

But of course, if you’re looking to start with your very first Tory Burch bag, here are the definitive styles you should be considering from their range.

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7 best classic Tory Burch bags you should consider when buying your first

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Tory Burch Lee Radziwill Tote

A masterstroke of bag design, the Tory Burch Lee Radziwill Tote has succeeded in doing what many fashion labels aspire to accomplish: introduce a completely fresh design that doesn’t appear to be iterative or worse still, derivative. While appearing to be a conventional tote bag on first glance, the Lee Radziwill distinguishes itself by a double-layered construction.

Achieve a sleek, corporate-appropriate look with the bag buttoned up, or wear it with its two layers unfolded and sangles down for nonchalant, day-off chic. Adding to its practical appeal, its generous top-handle drop allows for shoulder carry on petite statures, while a complementary crossbody strap provides true hands-free convenience. Needless to say where capacity is concerned, you won’t have to worry with the Lee Radziwill Tote.

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Tory Burch Eleanor Bag

A firm favourite among contemporary fashion fans, the Tory Burch Eleanor has remained one of the brand’s most immediately recognisable shapes, and for good reason. Sharing more than a few similarities with its high fashion counterparts that easily cost two, if not three times the amount, the Eleanor shape is classically understated and is most prominently defined by its oversized double-T closure.

Available in both leather strap and chain strap options, the bag contains three separate interior compartments: a zippered one in the back, a central section for most of your essentials, and a narrow slip pocket in the front for cards or receipts.

The Eleanor range has since expanded to include a chic top-handle bag, as well as East-West iterations of its original convertible shoulder style.

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Tory Burch Fleming Small Convertible Shoulder Bag

Chain bag lovers, look this way. For decidedly more formal occasions that require a touch of that 1980s yuppy approach to luxury, the Tory Burch Fleming Small Convertible Shoulder Bag is perfect for the occasion. Buttery soft nappa calf leather is adorned with a crosshatch pattern, while the Tory Burch T Medallion crests the topmost edge on the flap as a decorative motif.

Within, find three generously proportioned sections for all of your belongings to sit neatly organised, with an additional zippered pocket in the middle compartment to keep loose valuables secure.

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Tory Burch Kira Chevron Convertible Shoulder Bag

If you don’t fancy the crosshatch pattern on the Fleming, then a suitable alternative can be found in the Tory Burch Kira Chevron Convertible Shoulder Bag. The premise remains relatively the same, with an adjustable chain strap that can be worn doubled-up on the shoulder, or extended to its full drop length for crossbody wear. But it’s the Kira’s pillowy chevron quilt, made of fine calf leather, that bolsters its appeal.

Once again evoking a sense of French girl je ne sais quoi, the Kira bag doesn’t sacrifice ease of use for style, offering two large compartments for more than adequate storage, bisected by a zippered middle compartment as well as another one in the rearmost section.

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Tory Burch Perry Triple Compartment Tote Bag

The Tory Burch Perry Triple Compartment Tote Bag understands that for the woman who is constantly on the go, no bag would make more sense than an unassuming, robust, open-mouthed tote bag that provides ample room for storage. Designed with that in mind, the Perry tote is devoid of any ostentatious branding, save for a discreetly embossed detail in addition to the Tory Burch T Medallion hanging off from a clochette.

Speak of storage, and the Perry Tote can go on for days. Measuring 29cm tall and 39cm long, it will easily fit most modern laptops and tablets with ease, while an equally generous zippered compartment will keep your wallet and other expensive bits and bobs safe from prying hands. Extra pockets in the bag’s lining helps with organisation, while shoulder straps make the bag comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.

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Tory Burch Reva Embossed Clutch

Come evening, when the champagne pours generously and slinky sequins adorned on mermaid gowns take centre stage, conventional handbags simply don’t measure up in a formal setting. In that case, only a dinner clutch will do, offering svelte elegance in the crook of your arm. In that regard, the Reva Embossed Clutch will work wonders in its slim yet deceptively capacious dimensions.

A crocodile-embossed calf leather exterior decorated with an oversized T Medallion flips up to provide a healthy amount of storage for soiree essentials, while the detachable chain strap grants shoulder wear when needed.

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Tory Burch Petite Lee Radziwill Cat Eye Bag

But for maximum style points come special occasions, the Tory Burch Petite Lee Radziwill Cat Eye Bag will fit the bill with ease. While not nearly as practical as the Reva from before, owing to its considerably more rigid and rightfully diminutive proportions, this tiny top-handle wonder makes up for it with a considerable portion of glitz and glamour.

Running against the grain of convention with its upside-down trapezoidal silhouette that lends a 1950s approach to elegance in its design, the bag can be opened using its sangles to reveal an unobstructed main compartment that will fit a cardholder and keys. Carry it on the top-handle for ladylike appeal, or across the body with the included strap.

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