destined to become a classic

:  to decree beforehand :  predetermine

:  to designate, assign, or dedicate in advance

:  to direct, devise, or set apart for a specific purpose or place

:  to come into existence

:  to come to be

:  to undergo change or development

:  serving as a standard of excellence :  of recognized value

:  traditional, enduring

:  characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year

:  a literary work of ancient Greece or Rome

:  a work of enduring excellence

:  its author