even though we love designer bags (obviously), we’re all big believers in the idea that buyers don’t need to spend four figures (or anywhere near it) in buy to get a beautiful, well-made, expensive-looking bag that will serve them well for the season and beyond. The evidence on which we’ve based that belief is all around us: now’s a great time to be in the market for a handbag that hits in the mid-three-figures or less.
Not only have stalwart contemporary brands like Coach, Marc Jacobs and MICHAEL Michael Kors all elevated their offerings in the past year, but the market is full of smaller brands–some of them very new and helmed by young, innovative designers–which have found a come with contemporary consumers who’ve long been neglected when it pertains to sophisticated accessories.
We’ve included the best Pre-Fall 2016 picks from both types of brands below, and here’s the best news: all of the bags are available to shop immediately.
Alexander Wang tiny Rockie Bag
$595 by means of Net-a-Porter
Alice + Olivia Jessie Hobo
$555 by means of Shopbop
AllSaints Pearl leather Hobo
$398 by means of Nordstrom
Clare V basic Woven Suede Tote
$325 by means of Net-a-Porter
Coach Rogue 25 Bag
$595 by means of Coach
Derek Lam 10 Crosby spring cam Bag
$575 by means of Shopbop
Elizabeth and James Zoe Suede Saddle Bag
$395 by means of Nordstrom
Frances Valentine tiny Ann bucket Bag
$395 by means of Bloomingdale’s
Furla Metropolis tiny Satchel
$448 by means of Bloomingdale’s
Kara tie carry Bag
$575 by means of Net-a-Porter
Kate Spade Wales Court Penelope carry Bag
$398 by means of Bloomingdale’s
Loeffler Randall Suede Drawstring Tote
$495 by means of Nordstrom
Mansur Gavriel tiny Mini bucket Bag
$475 by means of Net-a-Porter
Marc Jacobs small Gotham Bauletto Satchel
$450 by means of Bloomingdale’s
MICHAEL Michael Kors Kirby Satchel
$298 by means of Bloomingdale’s
Rebecca Minkoff Darren messenger Bag
$345 by means of Rebecca Minkoff
See by Chloé Lois Bag
$470 by means of Shopbop
Tory Burch Perry Hobo
$395 by means of Tory Burch
Vince Camuto Livia Crossbody bag
$278 by means of Nordstrom
Vince City Tote
$395 by means of Bloomingdale’s