Even though the majority of our daily coverage at PurseBlog is dedicated to premier designer bags, we’re try to stay conscious of what’s going at at every level of the accessories market; after all, a big budget isn’t a qualifying factor in developing strong personal style.
$600 isn’t an objectively “affordable” price point for handbags, but compared to the designer market, it’s a much more attainable option for a much larger number of women who want to splurge a little bit. As we do every season, we’ve surveyed the Spring 2016 new arrivals and come up with more than two dozen bags that will freshen up your warm-weather wardrobe immediately. This year, the lineup is heavy on several trends that are popular across price points: saddle bags, bucket bags and pale pinks and blues.
Check out our favorites below and get your shopping lists ready.
B-Low the Belt Miguel Tote
$395 via Shopbop
Botkier Cooper Bite-Size Crossbody Tote
$198 via Bloomingdale’s
Cambridge Satchel Twist Lock Bag
$245 via Shopbop
Clare V Petite Jeanne Shoulder Bag
$415 via Net-a-Porter
Coach Ace Satchel
$595 via Coach
Diane von Furstenberg Stella Crossbody Tote
$298 via Bloomingdale’s
Elizabeth and James Scott Small Moon Saddle Bag
$495 via Shopbop
Everlane Petra Crossbody Bag
$365 via Everlane
Foley + Corinna Apollo Calf Hair Tote
$295 via Bloomingdale’s
Furla Metropolis Top Handle Mini Bag
$298 via Amazon Fashion
Joanna Maxham Cotati Crossbody Bag
$375 via Anthropologie
KARA Mini Tie Shoulder Bag
$350 via Shopbop
Karl Lagerfeld Leather Shoulder Bag
$425 via Shopbop
Kate Spade Cedar Street Flag Stripes Maise Bag
$278 via Amazon Fashion
Loeffler Randall Saddle Bag
$395 via Amazon Fashion
Longchamp 2.0 Crossbody Bag
$495 via Bloomingdale’s
Louis et Cie Jael Bag
$258 via Nordstrom
Luana Italy Paley Satchel
$328 via Saks
Marc Jacobs Gotham City Bauletto Satchel
$550 via Nordstrom
MICHAEL Michael Kors Romey Shoulder Bag
$298 via Bloomingdale’s
Mother of Pearl Crossbody Bag
$495 via Shopbop
Rachel Ruddick Saddle Bag
$460 via Shopbop
Rag & Bone Flight Mini Saddle Bag
$495 via Saks
Rebecca Minkoff Suede Isobel Saddle Bag
$345 via Rebecca Minkoff
Sancia Babylon Saddle Bag
$398 via Shopbop
Skagen Aften Backpack
$325 via Nordstrom
Sophie Hulme Mini Saddle Crossbody Bag
$495 via Shopbop
Tory Burch Leather Saddle Bag
$595 via Tory Burch
Vince Camuto Tobi Drawstring Shoulder Bag
$244 via Amazon Fashion
Vince Fringe Medium Shoulder Bag
$495 via Vince
Some of these bags are great. I especially like the DVF bag. Leave it to Rebecca Minkoff to rip off the new line of Altuzarra bags.
I thought of Altuzarra, too when I saw the Rebecca Minkoff bag.
I actually had to do a double take and scroll back up to check that that wasn’t Altuzarra.
I really wish that I liked the functionality of a bucket bag because that Vince Camuto is gorgeous.
My favorites were numbers 7, 12, and 16. The one that I would save up for, however, would be the Sancia Babylon. Beautiful.
That DVF bag is not bad at all. First I’ve seen Everlane featured here, there will be some that are glad to see it 🙂
Maybe they will stop calling me an anti-Everlane saboteur now! (Prob not though.)
I prefer these to the premier bags featured the other day.
Very nice options for light color bags. I don’t like to spend a lot on light colors as they get dirty and discolor easily.
Completely agree that these are far better than those ugly, overdone pre-fall bags.
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I WANT THEM ALL. But the white/pale colors scare me. Especially after reading the blogpost about white stains.
I’m such a clumsy person that even not doing anything would stain 🙁
Wow. This IS a nice line up! Much better than the over designed junk in the premiere designer pre-fall post.
I like the Miguel & F+C totes. And several of the saddle bags are gorgeous. I wonder how the quality is in person. I may have to check some of these out. Thanks for the post.
Yay!! Thanks for finally acknowledging Everlane!! What a great day for handbags.
I love the clean lines of the Skagen backpack.
Wow. Exceptionally well-curated collection at a (more) accessible price point. Thank you for this. Outstanding!
Thank you for these. Perfect price point for most of my purchases. I love the Coach Ace Satchel, the DVF, and many of the others.
Love the color on the Rag & Bone and on the Tory! Thanks for this roundup!!
Contemporary brands are definitely having my attention now. These are really great. I have two of the coach ace satchels (indigo and cornflower blue as pictured). I own numerous bags from premier designers and I have to say that the ace is my top 3 favorite handbags of all time. The structure, quality, detailing, hardware, etc. is superb. The coach nomad hobo is another fantastic handbag. Really love Stuart Vevers’ direction.
nice bags but sometimes I think too expensive. Not all are worth the money. I founded nice handbags very original.I bought only one bags and now I can change only flap.So if i want change color I can buy flap:) Price is good because only 35 pound very cheap:) What you think about this bag?
The flap idea is cute, but I don’t like the shape much.
No Mansur Gavriel?