The Affordable Designer Bags You Haven't Seen Everywhere... Yet
There’s a lot of stuff out there, and not all fashion pieces are created equal. Luckily, the ELLE editors know their way around a shopping rail, and when it comes to helping you find those niche brands worth knowing to high-street hits of quality, and a few vintage treasures too, our ELLE Edits showcase the very best of the season.
While there is nothing quite the thrill of unboxing a major designer bag, you don’t need to spend more than the average mortgage to get your hands on a handbag that’ll make every outfit feel that little bit more special.
Today, plenty of mid-range brands are leaning heavily into accessories, serving up affordable designer bags that don’t disappoint in either design or quality. In recent years, the rise of the contemporary label – fuelled by the likes of Ganni, Rejina Pyo et al – has opened up the floor for a stable of cult designers that challenge the traditional blockbuster offering, serving up something far cooler for a price that isn’t completely out of reach.
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For quiet-luxury fans, Little Liffner, Chylak and De Mellier are delivering forensically considered designs that marry form and function perfectly. Here, uncompromising quality is combined with planet-positive initiatives, from partnerships with independent artisans to charity projects that ensure your purchase has a positive impact.
At the other end of the spectrum, the likes of Charles and Keith and Puppets and Puppets are imagining sell-out statement bags that look as good in real life as they do on Instagram (if you can actually get your hands on one, that is). You'll find all the new season's key silhouettes at JW Pei – think silver leather, sculptural shapes and the essential puffer bag – and of course, for designs destined to blow up on TikTok, turn to South Korea’s young designers: Marge Sherwood and Osoi are two gaining fans in the ELLE UK office this season.
Here, see the ultimate guide to the best affordable bag brands of 2024.
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