15 Luxury Items Built to Stand the Test of Time
How much is too much to spend on a luxury item? Is it ridiculous to drop $80 on a makeup brush? $300 on a sweater? $4,000 on a literal duvet? OK, but hear us out: What if strangers on the internet told you these items were absolutely worth it?
One Redditor wanted to know, “What luxury goods are BIFL” (Buy It For Life) — and users delivered, suggesting appliances, apparel, and, yes, even duvets that are worth thousands of dollars. From Le Creuset kitchenware to pricey fountain pens, here are 15 luxury items that will last for decades.
1. Copper Core Cookware Set
“I don’t know if this meets your luxury criteria, but the copper core all clad pans are excellent and will last a life time. The full set runs about $5k (that includes the pasta pentole and the butter warmer alonger with a few other things), but it’s a ‘buy cookware once and then never again’ (aside from non-stick that has to be replaced periodically).” – u/IlliterateJedi
2. Eiderdown Duvet
“We have one that we inherited from my husband’s grandmother. She had it when she was a girl. Still fantastic.” – u/Cincytraveler
3. Bluestar Range
“It’s a luxury appliance but it is absolutely a BIFL and mine will definitely outlive me.” – u/Fidget11
4. Dale of Norway Sweaters
“Mine are 15 years old, worn daily in the winter, look great and have held their shape.” – u/plasticenewitch
5. Herman Miller Chair
“I had a ‘competitive knockoff’ last for a year or two before it broke. I then got a used Hermy and holy guacamole my back feels so so soooo much better.” – u/rhetoricaldeadass
6. Quality Fountain Pen
“I bought a Parker Jotter fountain pen in a back to school sale when I was about fifteen. It was a fiver. Nearly twenty years on it still hasn’t leaked, it’s still going strong, and I’m a lefty.” – u/Stroopcat
7. Le Creuset Cast Iron Dutch Oven
“Just make sure if you get an enameled cast iron your look up how to take care of it. It’s possible to crack the enamel and ruin the Dutch oven.” – u/Shotgun5250
8. Hakuhodo Makeup Brush
“They are handmade in Japan and use high quality materials. Very soft bristles if that kind of thing is of importance to you, they also have a full range of synthetics too. Makeup artists enjoy them because they have a brush for everything, hundreds of different types of brushes for specific application techniques, it’s quite comprehensive.” – u/irulancorrino
9. Longchamp Bag
“I have been using the same 3 for daily use, beach, and travel since 2009. They have held up marvelously.” – u/GeneralSpeed5702
10. McIntosh Audio Gear
“McIntosh audio gear will last for life. And if it breaks, it’s repairable. The company will still screen print glass for 50 year old equipment if needed.’ – u/Actuarial_type
11. Randolph Aviator Sunglasses
“Designed for the USAF to survive high G-forces and polarized for high-altitude sunlight. The best purchase I’ve made in a long time — run at least $500 a pair.” – u/notyourusualjmv
12. Prada Shoes
“I splurged on Prada sneakers once and they lasted 15 years of regular use. The most comfortable shoe ever and perfect till the last day. I gifted them so they may still be out there.” – u/bendistraw
13. Patek Phillipe Watch
“They have a slogan stating ‘You don’t own a Patek Phillipe. You merely look after it for the next generation.'” – u/[deleted]
14. Canada Goose Parka
“I’ve had mine for 15 years and I still love it. The shape (it’s like a bomber) isn’t really in style anymore but that doesn’t really matter to me.” – u/deathuberforcutie
15. Blissy Silk Pillowcase
“I’ve had my Blissy silk pillowcase for a few years now, and it’s as good as the day I got it.”