Stylish but affordable handbag that is not "striver" or "basic"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Longchamp

+1 to Longchamp
It's so simple and versatile, from carrying my laptop to flowers at the market to a weekend bag. Plus, it's foldable.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Check out Mlouye! Wonderful leather, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural styles. Minimal or no visible branding. I have several Mlouye bags and love them.

Is $600 affordable?

OP here. Definitely not. Was thinking $100-150 tops.

[Anonymous]

Fossil is in that range and has classic designs without gaudy logos

https://www.dillards.com/p/fossil-taryn-crossbody-bag/516695333?sku=8783551&cm_mmc=Yahoo_BingPAs-_-Category%20-%20Handbags%20-%20Performance%20Max-_-Fossil-_-62d29028b6021d31eb20f551a0143491&cm_mmc=Yahoo_BingPAs-_-Category+-+Handbags+-+Performance+Max-_-s-_-62d29028b6021d31eb20f551a0143491&msclkid=62d29028b6021d31eb20f551a0143491

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fossil is in that range and has classic designs without gaudy logos

https://www.dillards.com/p/fossil-taryn-crossbody-bag/516695333?sku=8783551&cm_mmc=Yahoo_BingPAs-_-Category%20-%20Handbags%20-%20Performance%20Max-_-Fossil-_-62d29028b6021d31eb20f551a0143491&cm_mmc=Yahoo_BingPAs-_-Category+-+Handbags+-+Performance+Max-_-s-_-62d29028b6021d31eb20f551a0143491&msclkid=62d29028b6021d31eb20f551a0143491

People on here will turn their noses up at Fossil, but I have a cross-body turnkey flap bag from the brand that I bought in 2016 and has gotten very heavy use and it still looks pristine except the hardware (a little scratched up but not noticeable) and that I get compliments on. It has a styling similar to Coach but is a step down in cost -- I bought it for foreign travel when I didn't want to take an expensive bag and continue to use it for that purpose, but also often use it as an everyday bag when I don't want to attract attention to myself.

Though I'm guessing a lot of people here would call it basic. But it's not "basic" and I don't think it's a striver bag as it impresses exactly no one. But good purse!

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Anonymous wrote:I prefer a solid bag that will last for a few years (at least). Outlets have good options, frequent sales, and good prices.

Kate Spade, Radley London, Divina Firenze, Ralph Lauren, etc. are affordable and hold up well.

I prefer to have a collection of bags in different sizes, shapes, and colors. I find red and orange bags to be surprisingly versatile throughout the year.

This is the very definition of "basic."

Whatever. I’m Gen X and couldn’t care less what anyone thinks about my purse. I’m not interested in spending big bucks on a bag. Kate Spade bags are reasonably priced and can take a beating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I prefer a solid bag that will last for a few years (at least). Outlets have good options, frequent sales, and good prices.

Kate Spade, Radley London, Divina Firenze, Ralph Lauren, etc. are affordable and hold up well.

I prefer to have a collection of bags in different sizes, shapes, and colors. I find red and orange bags to be surprisingly versatile throughout the year.

This is the very definition of "basic."

Whatever. I’m Gen X and couldn’t care less what anyone thinks about my purse. I’m not interested in spending big bucks on a bag. Kate Spade bags are reasonably priced and can take a beating.

OP here. I feel the same. I just wish I could buy a coach or Kate space that didn’t say so. My last few have been from Target just so they are brand-less but they don’t hold up well. Maybe I will head to the outlet and look around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a bag person but recently decided I’m done wearing anything with labels or otherwise recognizable. There are some great designers who make beautiful, well made bags in your price range. Here are some of my favs:

https://aestherekme.com/collections/all. (I just bought the Sway and love it)

https://us.atpatelier.com/collections/us-bags

https://songmontofficial.com/collections/all-bags?page=1 (I love the Song bag)

https://staud.clothing/collections/bags-accessories

If you don’t want to go for the striver look, avoid brand like Coach or Michael Kors.

You have great taste—how have I never heard of the Songmont brand???

[Anonymous]

I love my Lo & Sons bag.

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I’m a label lover but I have a couple Kate Spade bags that i use a ton.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Check out Mlouye! Wonderful leather, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural styles. Minimal or no visible branding. I have several Mlouye bags and love them.

Is $600 affordable?

OP here. Definitely not. Was thinking $100-150 tops.

In that price range I'd say Madewell.

[Anonymous]

Hobo

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m a bag person but recently decided I’m done wearing anything with labels or otherwise recognizable. There are some great designers who make beautiful, well made bags in your price range. Here are some of my favs:

https://aestherekme.com/collections/all. (I just bought the Sway and love it)

https://us.atpatelier.com/collections/us-bags

https://songmontofficial.com/collections/all-bags?page=1 (I love the Song bag)

https://staud.clothing/collections/bags-accessories

If you don’t want to go for the striver look, avoid brand like Coach or Michael Kors.

OMG. This Staud stuff. I want all of it, and I'm not OP and just ordered a bag (with my dog on it!! https://staud.clothing/collections/custom-pet-handbags/products/custom-staud-x-c-bonz-soft-rey-bag-cream-tan).

+1- Love the Staud bags- that pet bag is the bomb!

[Anonymous]

Look for Furla, everlane, Portland leather, sezane….and check out the holiday sales, particularly immediately after Christmas.

[Anonymous]

If you’re comfortable with knock-offs, this Amazon bag is a great one. I get compliments on it all the time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B7GDVBL7?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&isTryState=0&th=1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sezane has some nice, stylish bags in the 300-500 ranged I think the quality is pretty good. Similar quality to Madewell (which actually has good quality for the price point) but a little more interest and style, and less recognizably a Madewell bag.

Quince will also have some nice options.