Even if you’re not a Brit, you’ve probably encountered Liberty London goods at some point in your fashion journey, probably by way of brand’s signature prints that have turned up in collaborations everywhere from Nike to Target. Liberty is a department store that’s been around since 1857 that currently sells everything from its own textiles to designer fashion from outside brands, and in 2013, the company launched its first-ever line of handbags. For spring, the bags have made their way across the pond, and a selection is now available online at Neiman Marcus.
The bags currently available are all simple shapes in one of Liberty’s bold prints on coated canvas. (The brand does make all-leather bags, but they’ve yet to surface stateside.) Most of the bags are totes, and like the Louis Vuitton Neverfull and Goyard St. Louis before them, their appeal is clear: pattern-printed coated canvas is lightweight, durable and unlikely to show wear as quickly as a flat color, which makes for a perfect haul-everything tote. There are also small leather goods like wallets and a couple small shoulder bags, all of which look like solid wardrobe workhorses.
The totes start at $450 for the small version in a solid-color print and range up to $745 for the large version with a different color on both the front and back of the bag. That positions Liberty as significantly less expensive than Louis Vuitton or Goyard, which could fill a notable hole in the market if American consumers take to the brands.
Check out a representative sample of the bags below, or shop the full selection via Neiman Marcus. (Of course, don’t forget to tell us what you think in the comments.)
Liberty London Bayley Duo Pouch
$425 via Neiman Marcus
Liberty London Carnaby Saddle Bag
$595 via Neiman Marcus
Liberty London Large Zip Wallet
$325 via Neiman Marcus
Liberty London Marlborough Little Tote
$450 via Neiman Marcus
Liberty London Marlborough Tote
$595 via Neiman Marcus
Liberty London Marlborough Patch Tote
$745 via Neiman Marcus
I can see these being a hit.. Especially once the celebrity endorsements kick in!
I love their scarves!
I’ve always loved these prints. And remember when Prada copied this look a couple of seasons ago — why not get the original?!
Would love to see a post on other British designers — Mulberry of course, but also LK Bennett and some lesser-known brands.
How is the quality of these compared to Goyard?
The quality is much better!! Goyard bags do not have a lining and are quite flimsy in general…. The Liberty bags have a lovely purple Jacquard lining and they are all made in Europe….
I really like these bags. I love the colors and the pattern and the shapes. So practical and yet fun. Wow, the red pouch is already sold out! I would probably opt for a tote though. Now which color…
I noticed these bags on the Bloomingdales website a couple of month back and I have been hoping PB would review them. I think they are very pretty as well as functional. Colors are gorgeous. I see them doing well, especially in the warm weather. Another line of totes I love is from Australian handbags designer Annabel Ingall. Most of the bags are roomy totes in beautiful colors and sumptuous leather. The only retailers I know that carry them are Bloomingdales and Shopbop. I would love to see PB do a feature on these lovely handbags.
They look so fun!
However, a quick scroll makes them look like Le Sportsac. I guess the whole coated canvas texture don’t come across well on the computer screen. Can’t wait to see it in the wild.
I agree. I think Godard is over-priced. I went to purchase one last week and noticed how flimsy they are. When my 14-year old niece told me it was like a beach bag I put it back on the shelf. All is not lost. I purchased a YSL shoulder bag…well worth the money.
Darn the totes have magnetic closures. Me and my anti-magnet people (I have a pacemaker and defibrillator) will just have to keep looking!
Wow, I did not know this. So many of my bags have magnetic closures too, though I often wish they had regular snaps; snaps seem to be more secure.
this kind of looks like fossil tbh…with a miumiu print.
I have a wallet in the cobalt/graphite colored print and my mom has the pink shopper. We absolutely love it and the quality is great! 🙂
I have a question about the wallet (large and small). Is that a flat print or a raised print that you can feel when you run your fingers across it? Beautiful prints, thanks for posting!
The totes look wonderful, though I like the single color one more than the Patch (and it costs less!). These are way more reasonably priced for coated canvas, imo.
I just bought the Bayley bag and a matching wallet. Got it with 70% off at de Bijenkorf (local department store) 😀
It’s a big no for me.
Can any owners/users provide an indication for size? I am looking for a large tote for my wife which is larger than longchamp le pliage. Three children under the age of 4 she needs space. Thanks for helping a husband out!
Are Liberty bags made in UK? I saw one in a charity shop but the label inside says made in China!! Also the ‘fake’ leather strap has a Clarks stamp on it!