My first foray into the designer world were two contemporary bags (A black Sam bag and a cranberry colored hobo called Chloe--I think was the name) by Kate Spade. I still carry the Chloe routinely.
First designer bag was Dior Pearls in black leather. That bag I bought YEARS and YEARS ago is still one of my "go to" bags and still looks great. It also started my insatiable appetite for Dior! :shame: