The 6 affordable handbag brands you need to know
Who doesn’t love window shopping for designer handbags? Brands like Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, and Hermès are on all of our Christmas wishlists. Maybe one day…
The good news is that we’re here to tell you that you don’t need to spend two months’ rent on a handbag to receive top-notch craftsmanship and innovative designs. Here are the six affordable handbag brands that every bag lover needs to know.
DeMellier‘s founder Mireia Llusia-Lindh describes their collection as “handbags with no compromises”: no compromises between quality and sustainability. Each bag is handcrafted with sustainable materials and part of the profits helps children in need. Much of their collection sits below $550, which is well worth it for their level of craftsmanship.
-50%
DeMellier
The Small Vancouver Leather Crossbody Bag Brown
$232.50
$465.00
Neiman Marcus
-20%
DeMellier
Miami leather tote bag Black
$520.00
$650.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
Vancouver suede shoulder bag Brown
$535.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
New York leather shoulder bag Black
$484.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
The Small Stockholm in Black Fine Grain Leather Top handle bag
$495.00
DeMellier
DeMellier
Stockholm Small suede top-handle bag Brown
$495.00
Mytheresa
One of the it-brands of the moment, it seems like every fashion editor in town has a by FAR handbag on her arm—the multi-pocketed Billy is one of our favourites. Designed between Sofia, London, and Sydney, by FAR’s handbags reflect individuality, high-end materials, technological expertise, and innovation.
by FAR
Baby Billy foldover shoulder bag - women - PVC/Polyurethane - One Size - Green
-17%
by FAR
Womens Metallic-Effect Tote Bag Green
$530.00
$635.00
LUX LAIR
-32%
by FAR
metallic-effect tote bag - women - Cotton/Lambskin - One Size - Green
$406.00
$594.00
FARFETCH
-17%
by FAR
Womens Soho Mini Shoulder Bag Pink
$530.00
$635.00
LUX LAIR
-36%
by FAR
Soho mini shoulder bag - women - Lamb Skin/Cotton - One Size - Pink
$429.00
$668.00
FARFETCH
-19%
by FAR
Womens Gib Embossed Crocodile-Effect Shoulder Bag Pink
$600.00
$738.00
LUX LAIR
-20%
by FAR
Gib embossed crocodile-effect shoulder bag - women - Calf Leather/Cotton - One Size - Pink
$630.00
$784.00
FARFETCH
-48%
by FAR
Handbags Black
$341.00
$650.00
Yoox.com
-25%
by FAR
Mini Rachel tote bag - women - Calf Leather/Cotton - One Size - Brown
$290.00
$386.00
FARFETCH
With most of their pieces sitting comfortably under $200, JW Pei features one of the most affordable and colourful bag collections out there. Designed in LA and made of recycled vegan leather, JW Pei’s pieces are perfect for a treat without breaking the bank.
JW PEI
Lucia Classic Top Handbag Red
$119.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Amiya Leaf-Handle Sculpture Bag White
$139.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Thea Faux Leather Top Handle Bag in Brown at Nordstrom
$89.00
Nordstrom
JW PEI
Ellie Sphere Heels Gold
$149.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Sharon Faux Leather Crossbody Bag in Black at Nordstrom
$89.00
Nordstrom
JW PEI
Lily Shoulder Bag Blue
$79.00
Anthropologie
Mansur Gavriel started out with just two bags silhouettes—a bucket and a tote—that immediately became cult pieces. Designed in New York City and handcrafted in Italy, Mansur Gavriel’s price range treads in the luxury department, but the quality makes it worth the investment.
Mansur Gavriel
Gaia Zip Leather Shoulder Bag Red
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Navy Suede Bucket Bag Blue
$257.03
HEWI
Mansur Gavriel
Medium Everyday Suede Tote Bag Green
$695.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Gaia Zip Leather Shoulder Bag Black
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Candy Hobo Bag Black
$695.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Everyday Leather Shoulder Bag Gray
$695.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Gaia Animal-Print Calf Hair Shoulder Bag Purple
$495.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Gaia Zip Leather Shoulder Bag Blue
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
According to STAUD, fashion should be not only empowering but also affordable. The brand heavily focuses on design, complementing both refined originality and timeless classics, STAUD presents a unique and bold mid-price handbag collection.
-30%
Staud
Mini Naomi Suede Satchel in Tan at Nordstrom Brown
$315.00
$450.00
Nordstrom
Staud
Cuff leather clutch Black
$540.00
Mytheresa
Staud
Maude Soft Leather Clutch in Snake at Nordstrom
$465.00
Nordstrom
Staud
Harlow suede shoulder bag Brown
$381.00
Mytheresa
Staud
Tommy Beaded Shoulder Bag in Vintage Floral at Nordstrom
$325.00
Nordstrom
Staud
Owen suede shoulder bag Brown
$295.00
Mytheresa
Staud
Lila Satin Mini Bucket Bag in Blush at Nordstrom Rose
$295.00
Nordstrom
Staud
Lila leather-trimmed satin bucket bag Pink
$335.00
Mytheresa
Dragon Diffusion‘s woven tote bags are the perfect combination of style and pragmatism: sturdy and oversized, their Santa Croce tote will quickly become your go-to. Not to mention that all their bags are handmade to order for maximum quality.
Dragon Diffusion
Shoulder Bags, female, Black, Size: ONE SIZE Santa Croce Small
-11%
Dragon Diffusion
woven leather bucket bag - women - Calf Leather - One Size - Blue
$561.00
$632.00
FARFETCH
Original text: Elisabeth Sall
