I Researched the Cheapest Bags From Every Designer Brand—These 32 Are Worth It
When it comes to shopping for designer bags online, one of my favorite things to do is sort the prices from low to high on the sites that allow it. Cheap designer bags aren't really a thing, but I always like to know what the least-expensive ones are. Sometimes, I'm pleasantly surprised. For example, I purchased a Loewe bag last summer that I assumed would cost at least a few hundred dollars more. A more expensive bag isn't always better, so a slightly cheaper style can be a smart buy for many reasons.
Below, I've highlighted some of the most coveted designer bag brands (e.g., Gucci, Ferragamo, Prada, and more) and have chosen the most "worth it" of the least expensive bags from each. They're all perfect for year-round use and will elevate all your outfits exponentially—trust me.
Under $500
This is such a niche find. I'm obsessed.
I'm positive that this would get tons of wear.
If you want a designer bag from a trendier brand, this one's for you.
This has Olivia Rodrigo written all over it. Aside from that, it's a great going-out bag that'll earn many compliments.
Dragon Diffusion is making the best woven bags in the business right now.
Not only does this bag have a sophisticated shape, but it's also a steal for a leather bag.
I love the color of this bag, but it does also come in four other shades if this one doesn't speak to you.
Under $1000
This logo clutch is the beginning of a great night-out look.
A classic that never fails.
This perfect little pouch is great for daytime or evening, and yes, it'll fit your phone.
I love that this is so classic but still feels contemporary.
It's rare that a raffia bag can work as an everyday bag, but this is an exception.
Worth the Splurge
This would work for everything from weddings to workdays.
The perfect excuse to purchase one of the season's most popular bags.
Kendall Jenner carries this one quite a lot, and she clearly knows what she's doing.
A pretty good deal for a leather Bottega bag.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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