By the very nature of covering fashion, we tend to cover a relatively small proportion of bag brands a relatively big proportion of the time. We’re trying to please as many of you as we can, and a lot of you like to see and hear about bags from brands like Chanel, Givenchy and Fendi. For those of you who don’t, there’s a whole other world of bags out there, and we’ve found over a dozen of the best.
“Under the radar” can mean different things in different situations. Many of the bags below are made by indie or younger brands, while others are made by huge names that simply aren’t as well known for their accessories as they are for other things. Still others are from designers that have a strong handbag heritage but have taken some time out of the spotlight.
If you’re looking to go beyond the season’s standard popular bags, start your search with the beautiful options below.