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
-30%
DeMellier
Miami leather tote bag White
$455.00
$650.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
Hudson Small suede top-handle bag Brown
$525.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
Stockholm Small suede top-handle bag Brown
$495.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
Vancouver croc-effect leather clutch Green
$545.00
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
$525.00
$631.00
LUX LAIR
-54%
by FAR
Handbags Brown
$247.00
$540.00
Yoox.com
-18%
by FAR
Womens Gib Embossed Crocodile-Effect Shoulder Bag Pink
$600.00
$734.00
LUX LAIR
-81%
by FAR
Handbags Blue
$106.00
$555.00
Yoox.com
-17%
by FAR
Womens Soho Mini Shoulder Bag Pink
$525.00
$631.00
LUX LAIR
by FAR
ByFar Blue Baby Amber Shoulder Bag
$248.33
HEWI
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.
-28%
JW PEI
Haidi Crystal Charm Pumps Silver
$99.95
$139.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Thea Faux Leather Top Handle Bag in Brown at Nordstrom
$89.00
Nordstrom
JW PEI
Hana Large Tote Bag Brown
$239.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Nova Baguette Shoulder Bag in Dark Olive at Nordstrom Brown
$129.00
Nordstrom
JW PEI
Yara Faux Suede Shoulder Bag Brown
$149.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Hana Mini Tote in Brown at Nordstrom
$99.00
Nordstrom
JW PEI
Kiana Large Capacity Tote Bag Brown
$139.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Hana Medium Faux Straw Tote Bag Brown
$149.00
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
Medium Everyday Suede Tote Bag Green
$695.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Navy Suede Bucket Bag Blue
$255.04
HEWI
Mansur Gavriel
Gaia Animal-Print Calf Hair Shoulder Bag Purple
$495.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Medium Everyday Suede Tote Bag Green
$695.00
Neiman Marcus
Mansur Gavriel
Gnocchi Mini Suede Shoulder Bag Blue
$645.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Gaia Zip Leather Shoulder Bag Blue
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Small Croc-Embossed Leather Tote Bag Brown
$645.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Helios Large Leather & Suede East-West Shoulder Bag Brown
$895.00
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.
-50%
Staud
Tommy Beaded Shoulder Bag Yellow
$147.50
$295.00
Neiman Marcus
Staud
Timmy Small beaded shoulder bag Red
$405.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Staud
Maude Mini Python-Embossed Leather Satchel Shoulder Bag
$385.00
$550.00
Neiman Marcus
Staud
Owen suede shoulder bag Brown
$295.00
Mytheresa
Staud
Handbags White
$195.00
Yoox.com
Staud
Tommy beaded shoulder bag White
$295.00
Mytheresa
Staud
Harlow Buckle Suede Shoulder Bag Blue
$350.00
Neiman Marcus
Staud
Tommy beaded shoulder bag Brown
$315.00
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
-30%
Dragon Diffusion
Handbags Brown
$479.00
$685.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Dragon Diffusion
Handbags Brown
$454.00
$649.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Dragon Diffusion
Handbags Brown
$454.00
$649.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Dragon Diffusion
Handbags Yellow
$479.00
$685.00
Yoox.com
Original text: Elisabeth Sall
