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Timeless styles that won't set you back a ton.
By Laura Lajiness Kaupke
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Affordable designer bags might sound, well, like not a real thing. But you can totally get your luxury thrills without spending thousands of dollars. Now, we get it. “Affordable” is subjective. But! Youcan secure a bag from an iconic label for a couple of hundred bucks (not chump change exactly but still a pretty friendly entry point when talking about designer accessories).
Depending on your vibe (or various vibe shifts), affordable designer bags range from sleek and minimal wardrobe essentials to colorful and embellished accents. Of course, coveted logos complete the look. Some are unmistakable and splashy, while others are subtly printed—shout-out to our quiet luxury lovers.
Our top picks:
- Best Top-Handle Bag: Tory Burch Petite Lee Radziwill Cat Eye Bag, $598
- Best Shoulder Bag: Coach Pillow Tabby Shoulder Bag, $495
- Best Tote: Kate Spade Knott Medium Crossbody Tote, $348
- Best Cross-Body Bag: Gucci Marmont Mini Bag, $910
- Best Packpack: Mansur Gavriel Soft Lady Bag, $695
- Best Summer Bag: Loewe Small Leather-Trimmed Woven Raffia Tote, $550
Like with fine and demi-fine jewelry, there's also the question of what brand to invest your coins in. People ask whether Coach is designer—yes!—and brands like Rebecca Minkoff, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, and Kate Spade consistently deliver gorgeous designs in the mid price range. (RM is a go-to for modern edge; MK, TB, and KS give good classics with a twist.) On the hand, those keen on investing in trendier styles will always love the latest from Staud and Jacquemus, while Mansur Gavriel and Proenza Schouler White Label routinely deliver next-level work bags that are worth the splurge.
Real talk: You might have your sights set on Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, or Loewe. The great news? Youcan score a bag from these labels for less than $1,000. They're usually smaller in size or crafted from less precious materials like raffia (a dream for summer) or rubber (take that, rain). Whatever you go for, rest assured, each one is a classic.
Ready to shop for an affordable designer bag? Scroll on for 14 totally worth-it styles.
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Coach Pillow Tabby Shoulder Bag
This Coach bag is a pure delight, from the puffy design to the lovely lilac color. It's the ultimate in-between of nostalgic and modern—we love it best with a printed summer dress or ribbed white tank top and loose jeans.
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Kate Spade Knott Medium Cross-Body Tote
It's hard to beat the versatility of a minimal tote. However, the knotted detail on this one adds just enough interest to spark major compliments: “Gee, thanks, just bought it.”
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Tory Burch Petite Lee Radziwill Cat Eye Bag
The blazing chartreuse color takes this top-handle bag from prim and ladylike to undeniably cool and eye-catching. Wear it with tailoring for work or a cutout dress on occasions.
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Chloé Joan Suede-Trimmed Textured-Leather Shoulder Bag
We love the unexpected boxiness of this bucket bag and throwback references to iconic 2000s-era designs from the label. The gray shade feels super fresh too—you might give your cream and beige bags the season off.
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Michael Kors Hamilton Legacy Medium Leather Messenger Bag
Go embellished and bright with this orange cross-body bag adorned with gold-tone chain links. Clean lines maintain an elevated feel, whether worn with a breezy dress on the weekends or pleated trousers and a collared shirt.
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Mansur Gavriel Soft Lady Bag
Found: an impeccably polished summer-in-the-city bag you can lean on Monday through Friday. Oh, and interior pockets to stay organized? A no-brainer.
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Gucci Marmont Mini Bag
This Gucci Marmont may be slight, but she's iconic. You'll never tire of the chevron quilting and interlocking double G's.
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Loewe Small Leather-Trimmed Woven Raffia Tote
Loewe raffia bags are bona-fide classics. This midsize tote (slash beach bag) is the one to invest in—it's roomy but not so big it'll weigh you down when filled with your summers essentials.
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Staud Ollie Bag
Two-tone hardware adds intrigue to this otherwise simple and versatile shoulder bag. The jewelry-esque vibe is too good with crisp suiting or a slinky slip dress.
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Jacquemus Le Bisou Perle Embellished Leather Shoulder Bag
As much as we live for Jacquemus's Chiquito, the Le Bisou has completely won us over. The curved shape and spherical embellishment are sleek yet whimsical—wear it on dinner dates and friends' nights out.
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Proenza Schouler White Label Mercer Large Leather Tote
Your basic black tote could never. We're losing it over this unique neutral combination—and the multiple straps? Yasss, versatility.
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Rebecca Minkoff The G Puff Leather Shoulder Bag
Leave it to Rebecca Minkoff to give a classic flap bag a not overly precious feel. Toss it over your shoulder or ditch the chain-link strap and tuck it under your arm as a clutch.
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Bottega Veneta Arco Mini Intrecciato Rubber Tote
Bottega Veneta for under $1,000? You’d better believe it. Rubber fabrication is the secret to this lower-priced design.
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Saint Laurent Uptown Textured-Leather Pouch
When in doubt, go timeless. This Saint Laurent pouch does the most (in a good way), and it goes with everything from a white T-shirt and jeans to a special-occasion gown.
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