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

[Anonymous]

Wolf & badger may have some good quality items in that price range.

[Anonymous]

Higher than your price point, OP, but I love Clare V bags. High quality and look stylish without any obnoxious branding. I have a black crossbody that gets heavy use and still looks perfect.

I would look at Madewell. I don't love their clothing quality, but as one PP noted, the quality of their leather is much better than the price point suggests and they have tons of sales.

[Anonymous]

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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).

I LOVE THAT!!! And they use a pit bull in the marketing pic <3 <3 <3

[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.

Ah, my people! I have a couple of bags from this place: https://inbluehandmade.com/collections

I like them!

[Anonymous]

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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.

You can get used Madewell bags on Poshmark and (less reliably) Thredup

I'd also look at used APC bags on ebay - they are really pretty. Some have logos but I don't think most people will really know the brand so it won't seem very strivey

Cuyana is probably another brand to look at - I don't have any of their bags but people seem to like them about the same as Madewell. And Everlane has some good unbranded ones, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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).

I LOVE THAT!!! And they use a pit bull in the marketing pic <3 <3 <3

Yes! I love that there is an adorable pittie face on there!

[Anonymous]

If I was going to get one I would customize a Massaccesi bag so get a suede lining, feet on the bottom, etc. I am not into bags as they are too heavy or too wide, in most cases. I haven't found a basic shoulder bag that is the unicorn I am looking for. Instead I have a 10 year old cheap light one that is falling apart that I still use.

[Anonymous]

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?

Yes. Anything below $800 is "affordable".

[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.

You want 'cheap', not 'affordable'. That is not to say it can't be of good quality and decent "bang for the buck" but at that price point you are looking for what most would call 'cheap'.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does that make sense? Definitely nothing with a "signature logo" all over it. Any ideas?

Most Prada is low key. The renditions are fun.

https://www.prada.com/us/en/womens/essentials/prada-re-edition/c/10103US?utm_campaign=GoogleSearch_US&utm_medium=CPC&utm_source=Google&utm_content=Product&s_kwcid=AL!8549!3!596155509076!b!!g!!prada%20re%20edition&gad_source=1&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does that make sense? Definitely nothing with a "signature logo" all over it. Any ideas?

Most Prada is low key. The renditions are fun.

https://www.prada.com/us/en/womens/essentials/prada-re-edition/c/10103US?utm_campaign=GoogleSearch_US&utm_medium=CPC&utm_source=Google&utm_content=Product&s_kwcid=AL!8549!3!596155509076!b!!g!!prada%20re%20edition&gad_source=1&gclsrc=aw.ds

*Re-editions

[Anonymous]

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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.

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.

Honestly, it's not the bag, it's the person. I have a Ralph Lauren bag that probably looks cheap, but I use it because I have very happy memories associated with that bag, and every time I use it, I feel happy. I'm betting when someone sees me with it, they aren't looking at the logo or even the bag, because what they're seeing instead is a very happy person.

Get what makes you happy and let your happiness shine through!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Honestly, it's not the bag, it's the person. I have a Ralph Lauren bag that probably looks cheap, but I use it because I have very happy memories associated with that bag, and every time I use it, I feel happy. I'm betting when someone sees me with it, they aren't looking at the logo or even the bag, because what they're seeing instead is a very happy person.

Get what makes you happy and let your happiness shine through!

Even if someone did look at your bag and logo, do you really care about the opinion of a person who would judge you based on your bag??

[Anonymous]

I live my Quince purse. A ton of pockets, good quality, and looks good for i think $60.

[Anonymous]

Sorry, OP, but you lost me with the insipid "striver" remark. Try to use real words to convey what you want