The Many Bags Of

The Many Bags of Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex

From Actress to Her Royal Highness to Duchess...

Spare, by Prince Harry, was officially released today, and I highly doubt you’ve been able to avoid news and opinion pieces on The Duke and Duchess of Sussex over the past few weeks. This memoir details Harry’s life from his perspective, including the issues leading him and his wife, Meghan Markle, to step down from royal duties and much of the scrutiny they have faced since that time.

But before she was the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle was an American-born actress, most notably known for her role on the TV drama Suits. Once news broke that she and Prince Harry were dating, the following of every aspect of their lives became a prominent feature across media outlets and gave us a look at the outfits and bags she wore.

When it comes to her bags, Meghan, like many other Royals, chose not to carry bags with logo prints. Her style shifted from when she was an actress running a lifestyle blog to a more curated wardrobe for engagements and events. For many of her Royal engagements, the bags she carried were small clutches, which we see other members of the Royal family favoring as well.

Meghan appreciates a great designer bag and has been seen carrying everything from independent labels to classics to British labels as well. After stepping down as an active working member of the British Royal Family, we’ve seen Meghan carrying bags that show a bit more of her personal style and liking, including more standout logo hardware.

Without further ado, let’s look at the many bags of Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex.

Small Brand and British Brand Love

When she was quickly thrust into the spotlight in Great Britain, Meghan opted to carry bags from British designers, which is a great way to use fashion to support local businesses. Strathberry and Demellier are two British brands she was seen carrying more than once, and other small brands were also supported.

Meghan Markle with Strathberry Midi Tote in Tan Bridle Leather

Strathberry Midi Bag
via Strathberry

Meghan Markle Mulberry Clifton Bag In Rosewater

Meghan Markle with her Victoria Beckham Black Mini Vanity Bag

When a well-followed celebrity is spotted carrying a small label, it can be life-changing for that brand. Immediately after carrying this Australian-brand bag, it sold out.

Meghan Markle with her Oroton Avalon Zip Top Crossbody Bag

Oroton Bags
via Net-A-Porter

Meghan Markle with her Rejina Pyo Nane Weave Bag

Meghan Markle with her Altuzarra Ghianda Mini Saddle Bag

Stand-Out Ensembles

The ins and outs of Royal dressing for various engagements are well-thought and planned in advance, including all members of the family set to attend the event. When a Royal opts for a bright and bold ensemble, it is to stand out amongst the crowd, and these are some of my favorite outfit and bag combos from Meghan.

Meghan Markle with her Manolo Blahnik Capri Jewel Buckle Clutch

My favorite looks from Duchess Meghan were when she was carrying these Gabriela Hearst Bags. The all-green look was engrained in my brain, and I also loved the red and purple combo as well. Plus, these bags, one a smaller version of the other, are under-the-radar luxury items.

Meghan Markle Gabriela Hearst Demi Emerald Green Satin Bag

Gabriela Hearst Demi Bag
via Gabriela Hearst

Meghan Markle Gabriela Hearst Nina Bag

Gabriela Hearst Nina Bag
via Gabriela Hearst

Not this exact photo, but from this evening, a photo that defined the couple was born – a picture of the Duke and Duchess in the rain with the light and water hitting just the right way. This clutch isn’t as extraordinary as the picture, it is just fine, but this had to be included!

Meghan Markle with her Stella McCartney Lucia Blue Marbled Plexi Clutch

Her Clutch Game

When attending Royal engagements, there are aides with each person, so it would seem that carrying a bag is unnecessary. However, according to royal insiders, the reason Royals carry a small bag is to have something to hold during awkward encounters when someone wants to shake their hands. This allows the hands to be taken in case the person decides not to shake hands. On top of this, how the Queen placed her bag offered different signals to her team.

Meghan Markle with her Givenchy Cross3 Leather Crossbody Bag

Meghan Markle with her Victoria Beckham Black Powder Box Bag

Meghan Markle J. Crew Bag

Meghan Markle Dior D-Bee Clutch

Meghan Markle Ralph Lauren Ricky Chain Wallet

Larger Bags and Recent Carries

After moving back to California, Meghan has been able to carry bags that most likely are more true to her personal style. We’ve seen a popular Celine bag in her rotation and larger bags, which means the functionality is back in play.

Meghan Markle Valentino One Stud Bag

Meghan Markle Celine Triomphe Chain Shoulder Bag

It’s hard not to compare to Princess Diana and her affinity for the Lady Dior bag when you see Meghan carrying it. This was part of her post-Royal duty life and is a very luxurious bag that holds sentimental value because of her late Mother-in-Law.

Meghan Markle Lady Dior Bag

Meghan Markle with her Fendi Peekaboo

Meghan Markle with her Carolina Herrera Matryoshka Locked L Shoulder Bag

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Selene

Awful woman. Even the nice and clothes and bags cannot hide what she did. The way she and Harry portrayed the Royal family as racist and let an innocent non racist family get attacked for two years is beyond indecent. Their only excuse, we never said they were racist nor will we correct our reference( as they need to give us what we asked for). That said I always liked that Celine tweed jacket and bag combo though it screams Chanel.

Kelley

You’ve lost your bloody mind. Stay home. The RF are the biggest racist pr*cks on the planet. They abused his wife so Harry took her and left. Simpleton.

Carlotta M. L.

LOL … MM abuses and sucks out the royal titles she only got by marriage 😀

Kelley

Why you think that’s funny I’ve no idea. She does no such thing. Only in your tiny little mind. So back on your meds, dear. She hasn’t abused anything. It’s the RF and their sycophantic press that’s done all the abusing. How did you survive to adulthood?

Seun

Well said.

Anonymous

Well said

Tara

no need to chime in.

Mick

She is true evil 👿 No respect for others. Just selfish no class woman.

Kelley

You haven’t got a single clue. Do you know her? Stay home, save lives.

Shopgirl65

The royal family is racist and I can’t stand some white person who doesn’t want to realize that the are. They are not innocent and the are for sure RACIST. Sound like you need a lesson in in but people like you don’t want to acknowledge history. Do me a favor learn something other than bags

C Schofield

Who do you think actually sold black slaves in Africa ? Hint ; they weren’t white . You’re the one who needs to dig a little bit more into your history ,not just stop where it is convenient for you and what feeds your narrative .

Fab

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Tara

True; but this here is about handbags so all comments needs to stick to that, hand bags!!!!!!!!!!

Didi Bello

Selene, I have read your comment, and arrived at the conclusion that you are the only awful person I see.
Meghan is a loving, caring princess. PERIOD!

Carlotta M. L.

MM is a social climber and gold digger. Without her marriage into the so-called racist “firm” she wouldn’t even be seen in such crap cable tv productions like Suits. Her royal title – and the money of this “horrible colonialist” – is the only reason she has this luxury stuff and is seen in media.

tara

agree!

Meg

Bs.. Selene is 100% accurate and I could give a hoot about how many purses evil Meghan Markle has what a joke

tara

again, this is about hand bags ok……… how many nice designer handbags you own?

psny15

Apparently the racists who are calling you out have forgotten you a right to share your opinions 🙏🏼

Sass

Apparently you forgot we have the equal right to inform Selene of her ignorant, unwarranted, incorrect, racist-based opinion. That’s how it works. You wanna talk smack, be prepared for a smack back. 🤷‍♀️

@hermeshermione

There is only one awful woman on this thread and disappointing to see such a thread hijacked. Meghan’s bags were certainly interesting.

Jamie

She really has a great bag collection. Really disappointed but this top-level comment.

tara

all just very classy and pretty.

SnoreMore

You’re a disgusting person

Fabuleux

Your comment is really inappropriate. You can disagree without calling people names.

tara

exactly!

Angelique

Selena, I’m with you! All you said is true! I like Celine bags!

Michelle

an awful woman is usually one who comments such things about other people

Lisa

Wait….why is this being discussed on a handbag blog? So distasteful to hijack an article that someone took the time to research and write only to insert your opinion regarding a highly controversial subject. Shame on you for doing that, very selfish!

Tara

so agree,………

Sandra Hohn

Agree,let us discuss handbags,please

Slim

What did shoe do???

Vanessa

It is apparent that Selene believes what she learns through the mainstream media. At no stage did Meghan or Harry state the royal family were racist during the Oprah interview.

Meg

Your commentary is absolutely false. They intentionally floated racism in the Oprah interview. Oprah was more than delighted to assist. They left it out there for two years now they’re begging to get back into the royal family. I don’t think so.

Anonymous

Meg, get your head out of your arse

Chris1011

Guess Harry noting that someone in The Firm wondered what color the kid’s skin would be isn’t intended to claim racism. Otherwise, why be upset about that comment and bother to bring it up during the CBS television Oprah interview? You know, that alternative media outlet called CBS but certainly NOT that CBS mainstream media outlet. “It is apparent that Vanessa believes what she learns through the mainstream media.” Hilarious hypocrisy!! Thanks for the laughs.

Meg

U r spot on. Bravo

7thgenerationtexasgrrrl

and here I am, thinking we were discussing bags.

Meg

I could be really crass gross and say who the bag is but I’ll leave that for your imagination

Slim

Thank you!!!

Olivia

You really need to read about world history if you believe the British Royal family are innocent. They are beneficiaries of wealth and privilege gained during an era of colonial domination.
The fact they still head of state in UK and other Commonwealth nations is truly bizarre.

Selene

No one said they were innocent or their ancestors were innocent for something non related to the discussion. Infact the same abuse is going today and “legitimized” in the middle east as can be seen by a fake war and mass destruction for resources and control. However no one deserves to be falsely accused or framed. To say a family deserve to be falsely accused of a lie because of another crime by their ancestor makes no sense. A royals role in the UK is ceremonial. You obviously do not just need to read about history but current events too.

Meg

Love your enthusiasm and I support you 100%

psny15

❤️ well said

Kech

Can you just shut up please.

Ella

Do you know her personally to call her an awful woman? I don’t think it would be easy for someone like her to join the royal family which is entirely white and privileged so no doubt she perceived some experiences/questions as racist. As did the lady who had the unfortunate experience of talking to Prince William’s godmother.

Selene

I think Harry and Meghan accepting a phony reward for exposing racism in the Royal family and then denying they made the reference should be enough for anyone to call out their toxicity and duplicity.
In addition to Harry’s God mother he has defended his God mother and inferred the situation as a misunderstanding. So there you go. I believe the woman who had the unfortunate experience however and nothing from these two awful people. I feel so bad for the Queen to have to put up with these lies the last few months of her life. I am glad they have been exposed now and from the horses own mouth.

Meg

I love your strength and your knowledge I’m in full agreement with you. I find both of them to be evil and dangerous and horrific role models for our world today.

psny15

They both are scam artists in my opinion

Angelique

Selene, you are so right!!!

Shelala

The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights website says nothing of them receiving their award “exposing racism in the Royal Family”.

https://rfkhumanrights.org/press/robert-f-kennedy-human-rights-announces-the-duke-and-duchess-of-sussex-as-recipients-of-the-2022-ripple-of-hope-award

Now now

What did they receive it for?

Sass

Read the article they linked. All this laziness just to remain ignorant and stir more trouble is tacky.

Ella

Maybe we are all reading different things but I feel compassion for Harry. I think he comes across as a good person who is actually showing courage for exposing the toxic way the media works with the RF. If my brother sat silently on the side because it suited his position I would feel betrayed too. And as for Meghan, what did she do? refuse to have her mental health damaged for someone else’s entertainment. People are way too brainwashed IMO – Jeremy Clarkson’s deranged comments show how far this has gone and how right they are were to go. Hating on people we don’t know at all is energy better spent elsewhere.

Pat

Thank you. She hasn’t done anything to warrant the magnitude of hatred leveled against her. It’s inhumane.

Zoe

Well said!!

Olivia Penzey

People are absolutely deranged by Megan for some reason. To paraphrase T. Swift, they need to calm down, lol.

Sandie

ABSOLUTELY.

Ella

Love Meg’s style and most of her bags especially the Valentino and Celine!

AshleyGJ

Loved Meghan ever since Suits and love her style. I wish that she’d had the fairytale princess experience that many of us hoped it would be but I do wish her the best and I hope her and Harry have or find peace.

Sam

Sometimes I hate reading PB for the fact that people get off topic and discuss issues not even remotely related to bags. Leave this divisiveness off of this platform.

7thgenerationtexasgrrrl

You beat me to this comment. Thank you.

Fabuleux

Handbags don’t exist in a vacuum. They are part of a larger political, social, and cultural landscape. They are a means of communication and self-expression. It’s only natural for discussion to encompass more than the object itself.

Sam

If this discussion needs to happen this isn’t the platform.

Brazen Hussy

Wait ’til we tell you about the thriving, rabid anti-Meghan thread that’s alive and well in The Purse Forum, which is an appendage of this blog.

Fabuleux

On the contrary, this is the perfect place. Power to the people!

Sam

No, this is still not the place. Despite that you want “Power to the people” which is again out of context for this platform. (That is a 60’s slogan for the Vietnam War). Anyway, I’m done here. I’ve made my point.

Fabuleux

Bye! 😋

Jakob

You all have allowed a multi-thousand page thread to slag this woman every day with every insult under the sun then publish this?

Pat

Purseforum fell off big time. These people are obsessed with this woman.

Brazen Hussy

THAT PART. It’s a large part of why I left tPF because that thread became a cesspool, similar to Lipstick Alley and Mumsnet.
Nobody needs to “like” or “love” someone, but the kinds of things people say about this woman, it’s like mass hysteria.

ladyet

Thank you, Jakob. PB has zero boundaries/sense of decorum when it comes to ppl of the Black African diaspora. Telfar and Meghan are fantastic examples. They do this to run up site traffic, I’m convinced.

Jean

Just because someone is BIPOC doesn’t mean they are a good person. Just because a brand is own by BIPOC owners doesn’t require people to refrain from criticizing it. SJWs like yourself should probably approach these issues with more nuance. And I say this as a proud Black woman.

ladyet

“I say this as a proud Black woman.” Sure, Jean. What an embarrassment.

joanNYC

Yeah. You sure are an embarrassment. You won’t make anyone more interested in Black culture by constantly posting aggressive, harassing, and judgmental comments on PB every time someone says “I don’t care for Telfar.” Geez.

psny15

Some people are while – I just ignore them and block them example …,

ladyet

Oh, please don’t mistake me — I’m not begging you or anyone to be interested in Black culture. Feel free to leave us alone, frankly. But I will not tolerate the disrespect of Black culture. And every time I see differential criticism of Telfar (compared to other brands), I’m going to say something about it. Some of y’all get giddy coming for Telfar and it’s WEIRDO BEHAVIOR. Same with Meghan Markle. Mind your business!

“Aggressive, harassing, judgmental.” LOL. Nice, Karen.

joanNYC

Unfortunately, the record is clear because your posts are consistent in their nastiness. Look in a mirror and you’ll see the queen of Karens. Telfar receives no more hate and no more love than any other brands from comments on PB. For some reason, you are triggered by the opinion of random people looking at purses. I suggest you seek medical care for this disorder. You can call SAMHSA for free here: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Best of luck.

psny15

She bullies everyone all the time

Steph

Joking about substance abuse and mental health. Well, my, how classy.

joanNYC

That’s not a joke. This person is clearly in need of urgent mental health counseling.

ladyet

Do you know the degree of cognitive dissonance you have to be practicing to be defending people denigrating Meghan Markle while simultaneously calling the a person refusing to tolerate such toxicity a “bully” and “in need of urgent mental health counseling”? What kind of mental gymnastics are going on in your heads?

It’s funny bc I’m clearly not alone in my analysis of tPB & tPF, and yet here you both are, simultaneously defending nasty behavior and playing the victim.

My very first comment was just me agreeing with Jakob. Joan and psny15, you two in particular made the active uninfluenced decision to insert yourself where I am. In fact, *I asked Joan* to disengage with me, and yet they remain, still talking about me.

So who is “harassing” whom? Who is “bullying” whom? If you insist on taking it to that level, who is it that’s actually “clearly in need of urgent mental health counseling”? The person who simply agreed with someone else or the person who continues to engage with a so-called “bullied” despite being asked by said “bully” to leave them alone?

Go back to that weirdo thread attacking Meghan Markle because you clearly cannot handle operating outside of it.

ladyet

Worms for brains, low vibrational analysis.

🎶 Why you so obsessed with me? 🎶 Please make my life easier and block me. Thanks.

Emily

There is also Appreciation thread if you cared to notice

Sylvia

Clicks = ad revenue.

Gia

Ugh I m so sick of these two. No one cares about your pretend struggles. At the end of the day, you live a life of extreme privilege while the rest of us barely survive.

psny15

Totally agree

Michelle

“extreme privilege” says the person commenting on a PURSE blog highlighting >$400 USD handbags. The unchecked privilege is hilarious.

Jojo

Are you referring to yourself? Lol

Vanessa

Any opinion on the handbags? Your comments on “these two” are not welcome.

Gogo

Judging from this thread, the comments are more than welcome and the opinion is widely shared. Stay in your lane.

Tam

Agree. Take your money and go away.

Roxana

Aww poor Meg. Living in a mcmansion inspired by Oprah. Never liked her style except the green ensemble and the Wimbledon look. Even her wedding dress was Ill fitting. In the words of Tyra banks “I was rooting for you. We were all rooting for you”. They are both playing the victim when i. Fact they are the villain.

psny15

Hahaha well said

Brazen Hussy

you know what the good news is? Her dress was pleasing to HER. Her style is pleasing to HER.
I’d like to see you put up with even a quarter of the abuse heaped on those two for half a day. You’d be screaming about how terrible you have it in no time.

Vanessa

Roxana, perhaps you may care to post a photo of yourself, so we may compare you to Meghan? Please direct us where we can comment on your style.

psny15

Hahahahaha – you think she has style worthy of comment? 😇😇

Raven Espinosa

Meghan chose to be in the public eye and she loves the attention. I am so glad their victim act has backfired on both her and her hubby. It’s so obvious they are both so jealous of Kate & William.

psny15

Couldn’t agree more – they are scam artists

The Shavings From William's Beard

NO, REALLY? Award winning podcast, successful books, and the joy of healthy happy children that the UK doesn’t have to pay for?
Also, Harry’s book is the fastest selling non-fiction book since Michelle Obama and Barack Obama’s books, but go on and tell us how things have “backfired” for them.

Hervé

I tend to agree with you.

Tam

Agreed

PinkSky999

Jealous of rage beast William and waity Katie? Hahaha! Dream on.

lulilu

What an inventive thought. Gee.

Tam

Agree! Megan is Toxic and Prince Harry is blinded by “Love for Megan”…Like they say “Love Is Blind”. She is such an Opportunist

psny15

She found the perfect stupid dummy who is now her puppet

A Girl Named Rose

…this article is about handbags, but go off about Meghan.

Tam

Hi AGNRose, the article is about the purses and I was responding to all the other comments about Megan.

Vanessa

I disagree! Remember, Meghan was successful way before she met Harry!

Tam

No. Not really….She had a few appearance on TV sitcoms and a Game Show. Suits was what made her known. I don’t even watch Suits so I still don’t know who she was before she married Price Harry…So marrying UP got her attention….I mean it comes with the territory.

Vanessa

Marrying UP to a RF member does not make you successful, but gives you public exposure and attention. I recommend that you look into Meghan Markle’s commitment to championing women’s rights.

As a humanitarian, Markle has made a name for herself in the activism world by getting involved in a number of philanthropic projects. Hence she was bestowed with the title of global ambassador for World Vision, advocate for UN Women, and counsellor for One Young World, a U.K.-based charity.

While Meghan Markle has been seen as a key figure in raising global attention to gender equality as of late, she herself claims her activist nature dates back to before she was a teenager.

Fact check…!!

Tam

Ummm..Okay…So has other people, celebrities and non celebrities alike.

Sophia

Love her bag collection and her, she always looks fabulous and stylish, and really elegant

ladyet

I knew these comments were going to be a mess, and of course the first one I see is calling her an “awful woman.” I’m not even going to start with you zealots. All of you need to touch grass.

Gwen

But touching grass isn’t as fun as reading the Daily Fail and stewing in their own vitriol.

C L

Second to last photo with the greige dress and black Fendi Peekaboo has lived rent free in my head since Meghan wore it IRL. She carried the bag SO well and it jump started my obsession with the Peekaboo Essential line.

Antonia

Yes, I love this whole look!! I want to know who makes the dress, it’s fabulous!

Chris1011

Not a fan of promoting self-promoters. Focus elsewhere.

psny15

Also they are throwing everyone under the bus to make a buck

queenmonette

Yes. It’s definitely a shameless money-making scheme. But the good news is the public is clearly watching this as the train wreck it is.

psny15

I hope America media gets over them – they are very boring

The Inkpot Charles Rejected

…so what does the Royal Family do, beloved?

Chris1011

Guess you forgot how QEII comported herself, over 60 years, huh? She HELPED OTHERS, often at emotional deriment to what SHE and her sister wanted. She put herself SECOND to the trying to help the British public, understanding that she was being funded to DO HER JOB and NEVER WHINE about it. Perhaps do some historial reading, including WWII….Might help.

The Inkpot Charles Rejected

Margaret lushed her way to a painful end, so all that “she did this for the Crown” mess you tried to throw in here isn’t the flex you think it is. QEII comported herself well, I’m sure. But you can’t tell me how they treat the spares is anything worth writing home about.
Maybe helping one’s own family first (marrying a divorced person wasn’t as tragic as they thought it was) so that they don’t live unfulfilled, painful lives should come first. And QEII knew this, because 3 of her 4 kids are divorced.
*signed, a Commonwealth country citizen who did a lot of ‘historical reading’ in her lifetime and doesn’t need lessons from randoms on the internet

Hervé

You summarized it well. 👏

Michelle

Love her style and handbag collection. I love that she highlighted a lot of British brands and really brought the likes of Strathberry and Mulberry to light. What a gem

Raven Espinosa

She makes everything look cheap and classless, just like her. And when she stands next to Kate it is even more obvious; Kate is beautiful, elegant and classy. Meghan tries so hard to be Princess Diana but she’s no where near an 1/8 of what Princess Diana was and stood for. I am so happy all their lies are blowing up in their faces and people are seeing how low and worthless Meghan and Harry are. Please Charles take their titles away!! Then she’ll really have a lot of free time to play with her purses. 😄😄

kang504

Kate looks fine and nice. But dull and blank. Like a good royal wife. Megan is her own person and glows.

psny15

I agree – they should not have titles

Call Her Madam Duchess

I see you’re trying to repeat the line about “backfiring”
Harry and Meghan are healthy and happy. They’re raising their kids, and existing. You, on the other hand, sit here steaming ’cause what you’d hoped would happen to them didn’t.
Did you see all the pictures of Meghan, skin glowing and happy? That’s what happens when your food is seasoned, you pay your own bills, and the unhappy people who spend hours scheming for your downfall instead find themselves drinking the laced tea they hoped to serve you.
P.S. The titles aren’t the ones doing the work. If that was the case, the Royal Family would hit 300+ engagements per family member.
And while you’re at it, beg Charles to take away the titles of the one that had his mummy paying $12 million to a woman he allegedly “never met.”

Fabuleux

The fun part is that—thanks to your IP address—we can see you are the same person posting under different screen names over and over so desperately defending H and M for some mysterious reason. 🤣🤣🤣

Over 1.4 million books sold!

ICYMI, I’m mocking y’all. I KNOW that I’m posting under different names, and it’s on purpose.
The ‘fun’ part is tyou being a weirdo, looking up my IP address because your brain can’t fathom how possible it is for people to NOT hate Harry and Meghan.
Notice my screen name here? That’s 1.4 million unique purchases of a book. Sound desperate.
That’s some creepy ish right there. You might want to talk to someone about it. It’s giving desperate derangement syndrome.

Shelby33

You made my day!

A Rose By Any Other Name

DID HE? DID HE THO’?
you really don’t get it, do you? I guess you’re one of those ‘olds’ that don’t understand the concept of trolling

Shelby33

I know wtf a troll is. How desperate to make up different names etc to keep posting the same thing. Must have killed you when /b/ went to sh*t.

Olivia Penzey

Worthless, huh? Lots of vitriol for someone you’ve never met.

Ella

Luckily there are those of us who admire her for having her own mind, career and style rather than being a Stepford wife. Also it’s only “blowing up in their faces” among the sheep who read the tabloids.

Tam

Ella, You sound soo American! Yes, it’s great to have your own mind and opinions BUT if you’re entering into a different culture, you need to respect that custom and follow their traditional ways….

C Gray

Thank you purseblog for another article with full links. Love it when I can go down a rabbit hole and learn about brands I may not be aware of.

I have to say that I love this post mostly because it shows how logos and super expensive bags should not have a strangle hold on the market. Yes, Chanel is gorgeous but it is expensive and therefore it’s hard to budget for anything but the classics.

I personally own Chanels and Strathberry but my strathberry leaves the closet more. Also, I am dying for a Gabriela Hearst Demi bag. I love the shape and the craftsmanship. It’s elegant, edgy and pleasing in its simplicity.

Last shout out…I have the J.Crew clutch and it is my go-to on vacation. Dress it up or dress it down, it works!

Mila

I am grateful she put Strathberry on the map – I love their bags, only recently purchased my first one, hoping to get the Melville wallet in ombre….

Missy

It’s sad to see how this story has brought out the racist haters.

joanNYC

You’re the first person in this thread to bring up the word race.

Kitty

Yep, the first to state the obvious – thanks Missy!

itchy

How disgusting that you left those disgusting comments up. Are you guys really that desperate for engagement?

Olivia Penzey

I wish people would comment on the threads that are about bags, lol.

Jojo

The most disgusting comments are those from people who don’t allow others to hold opinions different than their own. Cancel culture is a disease.

Tam

Absolutely Agree 1000%. Everyone is entitled to have their own opinions even if people don’t agree with it….Agree to Disagree…And move on

B.irkin

The photo with Kate shows clearly what class can be

ladyet

They are wearing almost the same thing, just different colors…go back to your Birkins.

B.irkin

If you run out of arguments just abuse your opponent !

psny15

You are to funny – why argue with Karens like her

ladyet

psny15, please 1. read the rest of our exchange where everything was clarified, and 2. grow up.

ladyet

Oh, THAT’S what you were doing, abusing Meghan. Makes sense now.

B.irkin

Steady, steady young lady. Meghan wears everything with pride and she looks good in everything. I like her choices in handbags – and that is what it is all about here, isn’t it ?

ladyet

Your initial comment made it seem like Kate was classier than Meghan for wearing almost the same thing. If you were actually appreciating both of them then I fully apologize for misreading and carry on appreciating!

Irene

Read the caption of this article and thought, “here we go…”. You MUST have realized the debate and controversy that would ensue .. and none of it about handbags .

Fabuleux

Handbags don’t exist in a vacuum. They are part of a larger political, social, and cultural landscape. They are a means of communication and self-expression. It’s only natural for discussion to encompass more than the object itself.

Irene

Wow, handbags are part of a political landscape? You are delusional and full of yourself. This blog is called
”the PURSE blog”. I log on so I can find bags I may like to purchase . “Self expression” comes in many forms . Bags fall under self expression in the form of FASHION.
This article sparked off a hot topic that is decisive . If I needed any more of that, I’d tune into CNN. So ,you pompous, ridiculous, full of yourself nobody, STFU.

Shelby33

Hahahahaha why so mad? Why don’t you start your own blog so you can dictate every word written in it?

psny15

You set them straight. everyone thinks they are a Karen and have the right to call out others opinions now a days but we are supposed to respect them? Sigh

Fabuleux

I replied to your post with a polite, respectful, and thoughtful comment to further contextualize why everyone is so passionate about the topic, and all you can do is insult me? That says a lot about your character.

Irene

i was correct in saying that Megan as a topic would have people going at each other and I was nothing but right. Your comment says a lot about your character as well. “ annoying “.
confident I hit the nail on the head with that .
As for Megan, I think she is beautiful and I absolutely LOVE her style. That doesn’t mean I support the two of them whining for attention.

I'm A Polite Respectful And Thoughtful Commenter

…see? That’s how trolling works.
That’s all I came to say, really. And I used the same IP address, you absolute stalker!

It’s not his fault you’re an ass. You’re really not even a decent troll. Are you still in High School?

Person on the Internet

It is not beneath them to behave in this type of way. You’re right – this poster is a maniac

Jean

Like all the bags not the person.

memsy

The bags are ok. Her clothes, on the other hand, I love!

kang504

She really does a great job of elevating boring royal style. Her beauty, smile, hair, make up and accessories really help.

Sarah

Wow the hate for this woman is INTENSE! Honestly – if I had to be neighbors with either H&M or W&K – I would probably go with Meghan. She seems like she’d have something to talk about over coffee (I’d love some stories from the set of Suits)! I don’t know what Kate is about other than being married to William – although I have no reason to believe she’s anything other than a lovely person. As far as the handbags go – I love the Gabriella Hearst bags. I have a Demi and I’ve used it on more date nights and weddings to count any more.

psny15

Meghan has excellent style (off duty and on duty) and is a beautiful lady but Harry is a dumb guy to marry her so it is his fault and not hers – she set her trap and caught the mouse. People should blame Harry for his own stupidity and not Meghan!

I wish these morons stayed in the UK for enough time so we could get to see Meghan in the royal jewels – she would look so much better than the current lot of dowdy British Royals

CatchAllCary

Love her style and handbag collection-not what I was expecting and no Birkin or Kelly which is refreshing! She is stunning!

AmGoralski

Sounds as if she lives rent free in your head as you can’t stay on topic. What’s sadder is you listen to the press/gossip. Unless you were there, you have no idea what she, Harry, Charles or anyone of them did.

Laura W

I like the diversity of her collection. She has high end through to mid range and carries some brands not generally seen on here often.

Catherine