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…

Fashion week guest seen wearing green by Far bag, zebra print boots, blue jacket with print, white pants, outside Halpern Show during London Fashion Week, on September 18, 2022 in London, England.

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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.

1. DeMellier

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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.

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DeMellier

Miami leather tote bag Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£388.00 ~~£485.00~~

Mytheresa

DeMellier

Small Vancouver Crossbody Bag - Womens - Calf Suede/Cotton/Smooth Leather Brown

Delivery: £5.00

£345.00

Browns

DeMellier

The Midi New York in Mocha Suede & Mocha Smooth Leather Shoulder bag Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£475.00

DeMellier

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DeMellier

Red New York Midi Leather Tote Bag - Womens - Cotton/Leather

Delivery: £5.00

£356.00 ~~£445.00~~

Browns

DeMellier

The Midi New York in Tan Small Grain Ecru Stitching Leather Shoulder bag Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£475.00

DeMellier

Stockholm Small suede top-handle bag Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£379.00

Mytheresa

DeMellier

The Small Stockholm in Berry Red Suede Leather Top handle bag

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£395.00

DeMellier

New York Shoulder Bag - Womens - Leather Black

Delivery: £5.00

£360.00

Browns

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2. by FAR

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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

At Miinto

£434.20

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

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by FAR

BAGS - Shoulder bags on YOOX.COM Blue

Delivery: £9.00

£274.00

Yoox.com

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by FAR

Mini Crocodile-Effect Leather Crossbody Bag size One Size

Delivery: £10.92

£171.01 ~~£285.02~~

GLAMOOD

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by FAR

Handbags, female, Black, ONE SIZE, Black Crocodile Mini Bag

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£203.32 ~~£247.95~~

Miinto

by FAR Crocodile-Effect Leather Mini Bag FLAX CIRCULAR size One Size

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BESTSELLER

by FAR

Crocodile-Effect Leather Mini Bag FLAX CIRCULAR size One Size

Delivery: £10.92

£77.73 ~~£388.66~~

GLAMOOD

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by FAR

Mini Rachel Croco Baguette Bag for Women in Cream Croc-Print Leather White

Delivery: £9.00

£64.00 ~~£183.00~~

Yoox.com

by FAR

Rachel crescent leather tote bag - White

Delivery: free

£443.00

FARFETCH

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by FAR

Mini Bag FLAX CIRCULAR Crocodile-Effect Leather size One Size

Delivery: £10.92

£233.20 ~~£388.66~~

GLAMOOD

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BESTSELLER

by FAR

BAGS - Handbags on YOOX.COM White

Delivery: £9.00

£81.00 ~~£263.00~~

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3. JW Pei

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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.

BESTSELLER

JW PEI

mini Hana structured handbag - Brown

Delivery: £10.00

£132.00

FARFETCH

JW PEI

Handbags, female, Black, ONE SIZE, Borsa a spalla piccola

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£87.00

Miinto

JW PEI

woven leather tote bag - Black

Delivery: £10.00

£185.00

FARFETCH

JW PEI

mini Hana tote bag - Green

Delivery: £10.00

£120.00

FARFETCH

JW PEI

Elise structured tote bag - Brown

Delivery: £10.00

£120.00

FARFETCH

JW PEI

woven top-handle satchel - Green

Delivery: £10.00

£158.00

FARFETCH

BESTSELLER

JW PEI

Elise tote bag - Neutrals Beige

Delivery: £10.00

£120.00

FARFETCH

JW PEI

woven-detail cross body bag - Brown

Delivery: £10.00

£174.00

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4. Mansur Gavriel

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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

Navy Suede Bucket Bag Blue

Delivery: £5.00

£190.00

HEWI

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Mansur Gavriel

Borsa Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£466.32 ~~£665.55~~

Miinto

Mansur Gavriel

mini Everyday tote bag - Black

Delivery: free

£661.00

FARFETCH

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Mansur Gavriel

CLOUD Brown

Delivery: £9.00

£287.00 ~~£359.00~~

Yoox.com

Mansur Gavriel

leather bucket bag - Black

Delivery: £10.00

£166.00

FARFETCH

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Mansur Gavriel

BAGS - Handbags on YOOX.COM Black

Delivery: £9.00

£259.00 ~~£463.00~~

Yoox.com

Mansur Gavriel

small everyday cabas bag - Black

Delivery: free

£495.00

FARFETCH

Mansur Gavriel

EVERYDAY Brown

Delivery: £9.00

£378.00

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5. STAUD

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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.

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Staud

Maude Mini Carryall Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£327.12 ~~£408.90~~

Miinto

Staud

Timmy Small beaded shoulder bag Red

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£321.00

Mytheresa

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Staud

Handbags, female, Black, ONE SIZE, Maude Mini Carryall

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£327.12 ~~£408.90~~

Miinto

Staud

Cuff suede clutch Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£475.00

Mytheresa

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Staud

Shoulder Bags, female, Brown, ONE SIZE, Owen Bag

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£228.38 ~~£304.50~~

Miinto

Staud

Owen suede shoulder bag Brown

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£285.00

Mytheresa

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Staud

Cream Leather Hobo Bag with Rings White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£190.53 ~~£256.65~~

Miinto

Staud

Cuff leather clutch Black

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£475.00

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6. Dragon Diffusion

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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.