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10 Minimalist Bags Worth Splurging On
Bags that are not only worth their lavish price tag, but will transition with you from season to season.
by : Kenisha Alexander- Jul 21st, 2022
Once summertime rolls around, a lot of us ship our trusty winter totes to the attic and make a beeline for seasonal accessories. The good news? There always seems to be an abundance of sunglasses, sandals and purses in fun summer shades. The not-so-good news? If your style is more on the minimalist side of things all those pastel-hued clutches may not peak your interest as much. We scoured the web and found 10 of our favourite minimalist bags and purses that are not only worth their lavish price tag, but will be able to transition with you from season to season.
Mini Hana Leather Bag, See by Chloė
No one does a crossbody bag quite like Chloė. The French fashion house has been able to successfully capitalize on its audience’s need for function and style and their Hana Leather bag serves as the perfect example. Adorned with Chloe’s signature O ring and made with leather so soft you’ll want to place it on top of your pillow, this is a crossbody worth crossing oceans for.
Price: $385
Brown Rey Bag, Staud
Staud is perhaps one of those brands that is on every fashion girl’s wishlist, and their Brown Rey Bag is the one to finally buy. Made with croc-embossed leather and paired with a sleek and simple design, the Rey Bag is the perfect everyday bag to throw into your rotation. Sure, it’s big enough to hold your everyday personal belongings, but it’s also small enough to not overwhelm your outfit, and the structured shoulder strap ensures it won’t be going anywhere.
Price: $430
Signature C Quilt Shoulder Bag, Carvela
Its quilted construction and bold hardware may give this Carvela bag the look and feel of luxury, but its price tag makes it a luxury most can afford. The pink-toned nude colour often pairs beautifully with denim so feel free to style it with everything from daisy dukes to dark wash wide legged denim trousers.
Price: $85 (was $250)
Black Large Hobo Bag, Marge Sherwood
You know that bag that you throw half your makeup and skincare routine in and there is still somehow ample room? This is the Marge Sherwood hobo bag. Beautiful, practical and oh-so-chic—plus you can fit everything and the kitchen sink inside? That’s a win- win situation, if we ever saw one.
Price: $490
Cleo Croc Crossbody Bag, Topshop
If this silhouette looks somewhat familiar that’s probably because it’s slightly reminiscent of one this season’s most coveted IT bag—Dior’s Saddle Bag. This Topshop crossbody gives you all the elegance and sophistication of the saddle bag for less than a tenth of the price. The gold hardware adds a polished finish and its crisp white colour makes it the perfect pairing for all your summer outfits. Bonus points because you can tuck the shoulder strap inside and convert it into a real life handbag.
Price: $66
Red Moon Bag, Staud
We’ve seen everyone from Gigi Hadid to Kendall Jenner rock this Staud staple, so it’s only right you make room for it in your closet too. Fashioned with a detachable strap pad for extra comfort and exquisite white stitch detailing, the Staud Moon Bag is one of those effortlessly stylish bags that are not only built to last but built to impress too. Let’s be real, would Gigi ever lead you astray?
Price: $395
Plait-Handle Rounded Shoulder Bag, LIU JO
The crescent shape is truly the handbag silhouette of the moment. Everyone from Prada to Gucci has created their own interpretations, and this shoulder bag by Liu Jo is truly this trend at its best form. Not only does the colour go with everything, but the gold-toned logo makes this under $200 bag look like you could add a few zeroes to it. Not to mention that the braided handle adds a unique element that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Price: $158
Black Pencil Case Bag, LITTLE LIFFNER
While it might have a pencil case in its title, there is nothing elementary about this Little Liffner bag. It’s croc-embossed, manufactured with a magnetic flap that provides you with easy access and its one-of-a-kind shape will have all your friends asking you where you got it from. Oh, and did we mention it’s on sale?
Price: $250 (was $480)
Gaia's Ark Flap Crossbody Bag, Cult Gaia
We’ve all seen the basket trend take over our social media feeds and it’s part of almost every fashion girl’s summer wardrobe. Cult Gaia, however, has decided to take things one step further and recently introduced its Ark Flap Crossbody bag in tortoise. Not only does the tortoise shell finish add an unexpected aspect to any outfit (we’re picturing an all white monochromatic moment) but the gorgeous gold chain strap means that you don’t have to worry about carrying around this delicate beauty by hand.
Price: $395
Black Rachel Shoulder Bag, By Far
We get it, you want to hop on the Y2K train and honestly we don’t blame you. It’s fun, it’s trendy and honestly there are a ton of ways to incorporate it into your wardrobe without going full on Paris Hilton in head to toe Juicy Couture. This By Far shoulder bag gives you the rhinestone detailing we love with a shape that’s easy to pair. It’s by far (pun intended) the best choice.
Price: $224 (was $640)
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