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 in Spain or Italy, and part of the profits help children in need. Much of their collection sits below £550, which is well worth it for their level of craftsmanship.
DeMellier
The New York leather tote bag Black
£550.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
Hudson Midi leather top-handle bag Beige
£495.00
Mytheresa
DeMellier
New York croc-effect leather tote bag Black
£545.00
Mytheresa
-20%
DeMellier
Red New York Midi Leather Tote Bag - Womens - Cotton/Leather
£356.00
£445.00
Browns
DeMellier
New York Midi leather tote bag Brown
£475.00
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
Shoulder Bags, female, Black, ONE SIZE, Billy Bag
-30%
by FAR
Rachel croc-effect leather shoulder bag Beige
£201.00
£288.00
Mytheresa
by FAR
BAGS - Handbags on YOOX.COM Black
£297.00
Yoox.com
-65%
by FAR
Mini Bag RACHEL Satin With Jewel Chain size Unica
£109.08
£311.67
GLAMOOD
-65%
by FAR
BAGS - Handbags on YOOX.COM Blue
£118.00
£338.00
Yoox.com
-30%
by FAR
Black Leather Mini Rachel Handbag
£176.61
£252.31
Miinto
-19%
by FAR
BAGS - Handbags on YOOX.COM White
£230.00
£285.00
Yoox.com
-46%
by FAR
BAGS - Handbags on YOOX.COM White
£142.00
£263.00
Yoox.com
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
mini Hana structured handbag - Brown
£132.00
FARFETCH
JW PEI
mini Hana tote bag - Green
£120.00
FARFETCH
JW PEI
woven leather tote bag - Black
£185.00
FARFETCH
JW PEI
Elise structured tote bag - Brown
£120.00
FARFETCH
JW PEI
woven top-handle satchel - Green
£158.00
FARFETCH
JW PEI
Hana medium tote bag - Black
£173.00
FARFETCH
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
BAGS - Shoulder bags on YOOX.COM Black
£343.00
Yoox.com
Mansur Gavriel
Navy Suede Bucket Bag Blue
£190.00
HEWI
-48%
Mansur Gavriel
BAGS - Cross-body bags on YOOX.COM Brown
£170.00
£328.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Mansur Gavriel
Borsa Blue
£466.32
£665.55
Miinto
-5%
Mansur Gavriel
BAGS - Shoulder bags on YOOX.COM Black
£477.00
£503.00
Yoox.com
-40%
Mansur Gavriel
Cloud Mini Leather Clutch - Blue - One Size
£297.00
£495.00
Harvey Nichols
-30%
Mansur Gavriel
BAGS - Cross-body bags on YOOX.COM Black
£432.00
£618.00
Yoox.com
Mansur Gavriel
mini Everyday tote bag - Black
£661.00
FARFETCH
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
Cuff suede clutch Brown
£475.00
Mytheresa
-25%
Staud
Shoulder Bags, female, Brown, ONE SIZE, Owen Bag
£228.38
£304.50
Miinto
Staud
Cuff leather clutch Black
£475.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Staud
Handbags, female, Black, ONE SIZE, Maude Mini Carryall
£327.12
£408.90
Miinto
Staud
Owen suede shoulder bag Brown
£285.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Staud
Maude Mini Carryall Brown
£327.12
£408.90
Miinto
-40%
Staud
Limona leather shoulder bag Yellow
£171.00
£285.00
Mytheresa
-65%
Staud
Leather Bag ELLIE with Cut-Out Details and Gold-Tone Hardwar size Unic
£146.96
£419.88
GLAMOOD
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, ONE SIZE, Santa Croce Small
Dragon Diffusion
Black Diagonal Weave Flap Bag
£417.60
Miinto
Dragon Diffusion
Santa Maria Woven Leather Shoulder bag - Black - One Size
£390.00
Harvey Nichols
Dragon Diffusion
Small Leather Egola Tote Bag Red
£157.50
HEWI
Original text: Elisabeth Sall
