There’s been a lot of talk about designers raising the prices of their handbags, from Chanel to Louis Vuitton to Hermès. It’s become the norm for me to tell people looking for a premier designer bag that the price averages around the $2,000 mark. $2,000 should and can buy you a beautiful bag, but so many of our favorite designs cost well beyond that price tag.
Of course, you can look to contemporary designers for bags under $1,000, but sometimes you want to find a premiere designer bag under $1,000, and, real talk, that shouldn’t be too much to ask. The good news is there are designer bags under the $1,000 mark, and some of them are personal all-time favorites. The bags I found aren’t always very big in size, but as the trend for large bags continues to dwindle, it’s a perfect time to nab a beautiful designer bag for under $1,000.
I picked out 23 Spring 2015 bags under $1,000 just for you. Trust me, you are going to want to add tons of them to your closet!
Prada Saffiano Mini Crossbody Bag
$960 via Neiman Marcus
Gucci Soho Small Shoulder Bag
$980 via Neiman Marcus
Balenciaga Giant 12 Golden Hip Crossbody Bag
$835 via Neiman Marcus
Victoria Beckham Python and Leather Clutch
$995 via Net-A-Porter
Fendi Fendista Pochette Crossbody Bag
$850 via Neiman Marcus
Saint Laurent Monogramme Leather Camera Bag
$995 via Net-A-Porter
Gucci Swing Mini Crossbody Bag
$940 via Neiman Marcus
Jason Wu Hanne Leather Clutch
$995 via Net-A-Porter
MCM Small Visetos Coated Canvas Backpack
$625 via Nordstrom
Alexander McQueen De Manta Silk Clutch
$745 via Nordstrom
Michael Kors Miranda Leather Bucket Bag
$795 via Nordstrom
Alexander Wang Rocco Stud-Bottom Satchel Duffel Bag
$895 via Neiman Marcus
Chloè Marcie Mini Saddle Bag
$795 via Neiman Marcus
Proenza Schouler Large Metallic Lunch Bag Clutch
$935 via Neiman Marcus
Givenchy Small Pandora Wristlet
$650 via Net-A-Porter
Stella McCartney Falabella Mini Faux Brushed Leather Shoulder Bag
$730 via Net-A-Porter
Valentino Rockstud Printed Leather Pouch
$845 via Net-A-Porter
Loewe Wedge Leather Clutch
$990 via Net-A-Porter
Burberry Grained Leather Crossbody Bag
$850 via Neiman Marcus
Edie Parker Edie Confetti Acrylic Clutch Bag
$995 via Neiman Marcus
Salvatore Ferragamo Nolita Small Leather Tote Bag
$950 via Neiman Marcus
Givenchy Antigona Rottweiler Small Coated Canvas Shopping Tote Bag
$995 via Neiman Marcus
Jimmy Choo Candy Glittered Acrylic and Leather Clutch
$775 via Net-A-Porter
I really wish I carried clutches because that Alexander McQueen is really weird / funky / cute!!! I would grab it if it came with an option chain.
Yep, it’s super cool! I love that one too
I have been eying that YSL bag for a while but need to see it in person. I think it’s just going to be a tad too small to be useful for me.
It’s similar in size to the Gucci Soho that I have and it fits far more than you’d think. I love it!
That’s encouraging!! I have the Soho in red and I love it! I have type 1 diabetes so I have to carry a bit more off the bat than most people so I need just about all the space the Soho has to offer. That said, I’m coming to NYC next week and I’m definitely going to check it out in person. Hope it works out for me b/c it’s gorgeous and significantly more reasonably priced that almost all of YSL’s comparable bags, IMO.
I completely understand how $1000 has evolved into “the great divide” when it comes to handbags. Everything under is considered too accessible. Yet, everything enviable is two to three times the price point. There are far too few options between $1-2k.
However, I feel there is such a farce about pricing a bag $5 under $1000. Designers would gain more praise, positive press, and profit if they were to realize that cutting an extra $100-150 (which is pennies compared to the markup over production cost) gives them a larger edge on the market than playing into the price-raise pissing contest.
The Ferragamo Nolita tote is an amazing find, Megs! Before I followed the link to the NM site I fully expected it to be a mini-bag. Nope… a honking 12″ across and 8″ high, AND a strap, AND it only weighs 1 pound. Oh, and that yummy Iris blue! This one definitely goes on my Gotta Have It list.
Yep! It’s a GREAT one. I found it and thought it was like finding gold haha. I love Ferragamo and their bags are so well-made, it’s quite a great bag and price!
So many from Neiman.. don’t you just LOVE how they have actual videos of the bags??
How big is the Givenchy wristlet? I carry a iphone6, lv card case, keys, and wallet. Will it hold all of this? Thanks 🙂
You should look at Lotuff! I love their #9 zipper satchel. $940. Lined in leather. It’s really fine craftsmanship. Very elegant. Understated. Beautiful.