The handbag market is as crowded as ever, and at all price tiers too. While it sometimes feels like new contemporary and even designer brands are popping up daily, making it hard to keep track of, the vastness of offerings is actually a good thing, especially given the ever-rising prices at the designer level.
These days, finding a bag under $1,000 feels like an impossible task. While yes, it is next to impossible in the primary luxury market, if you’re not afraid to try something new or shop the contemporary market, there are more options than ever.
Black Bags Are a Wardrobe Essential
We did a little market research this season to see what $800 or less will get you from some of the most widely (and lesser) known contemporary brands.
We started with the best of black for a couple of reasons. For starters, everyone needs a good black bag in their rotation, and it’s also the most widely produced color, which gives us a good control variable.
As expected, we found everything from simple totes and chic shoulder bags to bucket bags and more. Check out fifteen of our favorite finds, all under $800, below!
Best Under $800
