The best value-for-money luxury bags to buy
These affordable luxury bags should be staples in your wardrobe
By Navin Pillay & Hayden Ng -
It's time for a little retail therapy. You've been cooped up at home for so long and want to splurge a little on yourself? Sure, go ahead.
But that doesn’t mean making purchases on impulse (we see you carting out for the third time this week on Shopee). Here, we’ve rounded up the best affordable luxury bags to put your money towards.
Aside from its classic style, we love that the Longchamp Roseau bag comes with a detachable strap which gives us the freedom to carry it in multiple ways: As a top handle, shoulder or crossbody bag to suit different occasions. Its roomy interior also provides ample storage space for our belongings, making it the perfect go-to bag for work.
Add a splash of colour to your work or weekend outfit by reaching for this orange tote. Contrast it with an all-black ensemble or go big by matching it with a party dress. Besides making your look more striking, the bold hue on this bag also has a mood lifting effect, chasing away those Monday or mid-week blues.
When the weekend rolls around or whenever there’s no need for you to carry a big bag, keep your hands free with this mini crossbody bag. The gold accents against the brown leather exude a graceful and grown-up appeal for the stylish set. Plus, it’s easy to match: Wear it with a simple tee and jeans combo or a long floral print frock — you decide.
For those of you looking for something light, compact and with a touch of luxury at an affordable price, you can consider the Nicola twist-lock medium shoulder bag from Kate Spade.
It features a logo plaque, adjustable shoulder strap and internal zip pocket. Which makes it the perfect bag for when you’re out having brunch with the girls, running errands or simply walking about Gardens by the Bay with your beau.
Furla’s new season Piper tote bag in this ultra feminine pink shade will be a great addition to your back to work wardrobe. There’s something quite elegant about it yet, fun and playful.
So if you identify with those keywords, dare we say this is a match made in heaven? Crafted from 100 per cent leather, the bag features a top zip fastening, round top handles and a main internal compartment and logo patch and a front zip pocket—fully lined.
It comes in beige and black too, which’ll pair wonderfully with monochrome outfits.
Here’s a contemporary cool option from Charles & Keith that’s sleek, sophisticated, ultra cool and doesn’t cost the world. Featuring clean lines and silver-tone metal hardware, this faux suede bag comes in three colours: midnight blue, black and nude.
The black and nude versions feature gold-tone hardware. We particularly like the midnight blue version for its everyday-bag appeal, but the gold-toned editions have their place in your wardrobe too—especially for dressier occasions or even for date night.
Here’s an editor’s favourite from all over the world. Straight off Tory Burch‘s spring/summer 2020 runway, this fabulous colour-blocked bag pays homage to Lee, Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ younger sister.
Made of canvas and leather, it also features lock-and-key hardware and a detachable shoulder strap. Use it as your everyday bag or for when you want to dress like a #bosslady but still want to keep it fun. If that isn’t enough to entice you, it also has a new removable weather-proof raincoat so it’s perfect for our tropical climate.
If you’re all about that tote bag life, Coach’s rendition featuring a horse and carriage print is your best bet. It’ll pair beautifully with any neutral-toned outfit.
Crafted from polished pebble leather and sturdy coated canvas, it’s large enough to fit all of your daily essentials, and at a very affordable price point too.
This article was originally published in Harper's Bazaar Singapore.