For most regular PurseBlog readers and even those of you curious enough to find your way here once, familiarity with the world’s biggest handbag designer and their most popular bags isn’t a problem. You read our posts, you pay attention while shopping, you’ve got it covered. If you’re like us, though, occasionally you also wonder if there are things you’re missing that may fall beyond the bounds of those widely talked-about brands, and today, that’s what we’re here to talk about.
The handbag market is as crowded as it ever has been at all price tiers, which means it’s harder than ever for new designers or established fashion brands creating handbags for the first time to grab anyone’s attention. That’s where we come in: I spent yesterday searching through our favorite retailers for spring bags from brands that are new to the market, small indies, or otherwise underrepresented in fashion media. You may be familiar with some of them, but odds are that at least one or two of the beautiful designs below had previously escaped your attention.
Many of these burgeoning brands are also accessibly priced, which is even better.