Fashion |Report

As the US stock market continues to fall into negative territory over the latest tariff changes, individuals around the world seek out more stable and secure alternatives for investing. From gold to arts and collectibles, some of the most sought-after investment pieces in the fashion industry have long included Rolex watches and the ever-iconic Hermès Birkin handbag. With the value of a Birkin bag said to double roughly every five years, some say it is even a more solid investment than gold.

However, there is a new designer handbag that is said to have had the highest value growth over the past decade, according to a new study by the leather manufacturing company NYC Leather Jackets, knocking the acclaimed Birkin bag from its top position.

The Dior Saddle handbag was found to have the highest value growth over the last ten years, with an average resale price of 3,500 dollars for the initial model, which launched in 1999 at 1,100 dollars.

NYC Leather Jackets ranked key fashion pieces that have appreciated most in value over the past decade. The analysis measured the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) at launch, average 2025 resale prices, ten-year Google search trends, and MSRP changes. These data points were then used to calculate growth in price, interest, and retail value, with each item receiving a composite score, with higher scores reflecting stronger appreciation and consumer demand over the last ten years.