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 Black
$232.50
$465.00
Neiman Marcus
-20%
DeMellier
Miami suede shoulder bag Brown
$476.00
$595.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
The Small Stockholm in Black Fine Grain Leather Top handle bag
$495.00
DeMellier
DeMellier
Hudson Small suede top-handle bag Brown
$525.00
Mytheresa
-40%
DeMellier
Hudson suede tote bag Brown
$477.00
$795.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
The Small Hudson in Black Small Grain Leather Crossbody bag
$525.00
DeMellier
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
-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
-58%
by FAR
Handbags Brown
$350.00
$834.00
Yoox.com
-20%
by FAR
Gib embossed crocodile-effect shoulder bag - women - Calf Leather/Cotton - One Size - Pink
$630.00
$784.00
FARFETCH
-58%
by FAR
Handbags Beige
$350.00
$834.00
Yoox.com
-32%
by FAR
metallic-effect tote bag - women - Cotton/Lambskin - One Size - Green
$406.00
$594.00
FARFETCH
-80%
by FAR
Handbags Brown
$125.00
$632.00
Yoox.com
-36%
by FAR
Soho mini shoulder bag - women - Lamb Skin/Cotton - One Size - Pink
$429.00
$668.00
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.
-18%
JW PEI
leather tote bag - women - Polyester/Leather - One Size - Red
$215.00
$263.00
FARFETCH
JW PEI
Thea Faux Leather Top Handle Bag in Black at Nordstrom
$99.00
Nordstrom
JW PEI
Amiya Leaf-Handle Sculpture Bag White
$139.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Lily Faux Leather Shoulder Bag in Black at Nordstrom
$79.00
Nordstrom
JW PEI
Lucia Classic Top Handbag Red
$119.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Eloise Faux Leather Shoulder Bag in Black at Nordstrom
$119.00
Nordstrom
JW PEI
Joy Woven Inset Faux Leather Shoulder Bag in Brown at Nordstrom
$109.00
Nordstrom
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
Candy Hobo Bag Black
$695.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Everyday Leather Shoulder Bag Gray
$695.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Medium Everyday Suede Tote Bag Green
$695.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-50%
Mansur Gavriel
Handbags Black
$303.00
$607.00
Yoox.com
Mansur Gavriel
Everyday Leather Shoulder Bag Red
$695.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-50%
Mansur Gavriel
Handbags Blue
$273.00
$545.00
Yoox.com
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
Handbags White
$195.00
Yoox.com
Staud
Maude Mini leather tote bag Brown
$395.00
Mytheresa
Staud
Ollie Leather Shoulder Bag
$432.00
Wanan Luxury
Staud
Lila Satin Mini Bucket Bag in Blush at Nordstrom Rose
$295.00
Nordstrom
-25%
Staud
Maude Leather Shoulder Bag
$513.00
$688.00
Wanan Luxury
Staud
Ollie Leather Shoulder Bag in Black at Nordstrom
$250.00
Nordstrom
-29%
Staud
Ollie Bag Leather Shoulder Bag
$306.00
$432.00
Wanan Luxury
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
Dragon Diffusion
Structured Leather Tote Blue
$368.99
Rue La La
-47%
Dragon Diffusion
Bags Blacks And Greys
$319.00
$605.00
Wanan Luxury
Dragon Diffusion
Minsu Leather Bucket Bag White
$206.99
Rue La La
-14%
Dragon Diffusion
Ars Tote Bag
$513.00
$594.00
Wanan Luxury
Dragon Diffusion
Martha Woven Leather Tote Black
$323.99
Rue La La
Dragon Diffusion
Shopper Crossover Leather Tote White
$413.99
Rue La La
Original text: Elisabeth Sall
