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.
DeMellier
Vancouver suede clutch Brown
$520.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
The Small Hudson Leather Tote in Chalk at Nordstrom
$525.00
Nordstrom
DeMellier
New York leather shoulder bag Red
$520.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
Small Miami Leather Handbag in Forest Green at Nordstrom
$495.00
Nordstrom
DeMellier
New York suede shoulder bag Brown
$520.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
The New York Leather Shoulder Bag in Pacific at Nordstrom
$495.00
Nordstrom
DeMellier
New York suede shoulder bag Brown
$495.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
The Siena Leather Bucket Bag in Tan at Nordstrom Brown
$535.00
Nordstrom
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
By FAR Billy Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
by FAR
Rachel Shoulder Bag - Grey Gray
$211.74
Italist
by FAR
Rachel Mini Leather Shoulder Bag Pink
$188.99
Rue La La
by FAR
Ami Shoulder Bag - Beige
$384.49
Italist
by FAR
ByFar Blue Baby Amber Shoulder Bag
$249.88
HEWI
by FAR
Yana Shoulder Bag - Beige
$463.50
Italist
by FAR
Rachel Mini Croc-Embossed Leather Shoulder Bag White
$174.99
Rue La La
by FAR
Embellished Suede Shoulder Bag - Red
$367.32
Italist
-30%
by FAR
Rachel croc-effect leather shoulder bag Beige
$255.00
$365.00
Mytheresa
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
Carmen Top Handle Bag Purple
$119.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Carmen Top Handle Bag - Brown
$314.76
Italist
JW PEI
Bruna Dachshund Metal Top Handle Satchel Beige
$149.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Carmen Top Handle Bag - Black
$300.99
Italist
JW PEI
Thea Top-Handle Bag Black
$99.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Tote Bag - Brown
$383.55
Italist
JW PEI
Gabbi Ruched Handbag White
$99.00
Anthropologie
JW PEI
Nala Tote Bag - Brown
$314.76
Italist
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
Gnocchi Mini Raffia-Effect Top-Handle Bag
$645.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Navy Suede Bucket Bag Blue
$256.63
HEWI
Mansur Gavriel
Gaia Leopard Calf Hair Baguette Shoulder Bag
$595.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Mini BonBon Leather Shoulder Bag in Black at Nordstrom
$395.00
Nordstrom
Mansur Gavriel
Mini Lambskin Cloud Clutch Bag Black
$645.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Gaia Leather Baguette Bag in Black/flamma at Nordstrom
$475.00
Nordstrom
Mansur Gavriel
Gaia Leather Baguette Shoulder Bag
$495.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mansur Gavriel
Soft M Leather Tote in Black at Nordstrom
$945.00
Nordstrom
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.
Staud
Ollie Shoulder Bag - Black
$388.31
Italist
Staud
Ollie Shoulder Bag - Black
$308.05
Italist
Staud
Ollie Shoulder Bag - Black
$387.02
Italist
Staud
Karla Shoulder Bag - Black
$375.30
Italist
Staud
Port Tote Bag - Brown
$445.57
Italist
Staud
Timmy Shoulder Bag - Brown
$419.52
Italist
Staud
Harlow Shoulder Bag - Brown
$434.33
Italist
Staud
Ollie Shoulder Bag - Multicolor
$323.93
Italist
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
Small Santa Croce Shoulder Bag
Dragon Diffusion
Triple Jump Big Tote Bag - Tan Brown
$594.20
Italist
-11%
Dragon Diffusion
Bamboo Triple Jump Small Brown
$324.00
$365.00
THEBS
Dragon Diffusion
Tote Bag - Brown
$569.57
Italist
Dragon Diffusion
Martha Woven Leather Tote Black
$323.99
Rue La La
Dragon Diffusion
Shoulder Bag - Brown
$459.08
Italist
-25%
Dragon Diffusion
Santa Cano Leather Top Handle Bag Brown
$409.99
$545.00
GILT
Dragon Diffusion
Minsu Shoulder Bag - Brown
$459.08
Italist
-17%
Dragon Diffusion
Nuova Luna Bag Brown
$355.00
$426.00
THEBS
Original text: Elisabeth Sall
