Drop $25,000 on Hermès' Cape Cod 1928 Watch, and you're likely to get more than jealous stares. In 25 years, the limited-edition timepiece with a rose gold face and Havana crocodile strap should still be ticking – and still be in style.It's one of a crop of new accessories that are expected to remain wardrobe staples over a lifetime.
What makes them classic? Like an Hermès Kelly bag or a pair of Tiffany knot cuff links, the new pieces – including Marc Jacobs' envelope clutch and Ferragamo's leather penny loafers – have distinctive, but understated, designs. Construction of such future classics is key. Buyers should note whether a piece was made by a machine or sewn by hand – like the Jacobs clutch – and how much time was put into crafting the piece (the Ferragamo loafers require about 25 hours of labor.)
Bochic's chocolate-pearl necklace also fits the bill. Colored strings now top bright whites as many women's pearls of choice and have earned classic status within the last decade. This set of Tahitian high-luster multicolor pearls are rare, and the price proves it: $36,000 for a string.
"Pearls are a great investment, as they're becoming harder and harder to harvest," says Beckett. "However, nobody wants the little safe white-pearl choker anymore."
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