We’ve all dreamt of that moment when we can finally afford to purchase our dream designer bag. Even those of us who aren’t driven by such ownership have experienced that moment when the perfect designer bag has caught our eye while unintentionally window shopping. From that moment on, there’s no going back. Making the bag in question your own remains a constant in your sub-conscious. You start planning outfits round it – intentionally or not. Suddenly on your radar, you begin noticing it everywhere you go. You’ve even gone so far as assessing your current budget, evaluating just how long it would take you to save for that designer bag that has your name written all over it. You’ll do what it takes to make it yours, regardless of whether or not it fits into your budget right now. But what if it didn’t have to be so far fetched? What if you could afford that bag right now or as little as a month from now?
Designer bags are serious purchases, even if on the lower end of the pricing spectrum. For most, it’s not as spontaneous as our attitude to browsing the ASOS new in section first thing in the morning. At the same time, they don’t always need to cost your entire life savings either. There are plenty of bargains to be had, you just have to know where to look and what it is you’re looking for.
Check out our round up below of the best designer handbags available for under £300.
Cult Gaia Ark Small Clutch, £135
Add this to the mental packing list for that winter getaway you’ve got planned.
Kate Spade Cameron Street Hilli Leather Cross-Body Bag, £150
The perfect nude pink neutral to complete every outfit.
STAUD Shirley PVC and Croc-Effect Leather Tote, £175
Sure you could go with a high-street dupe of this cult-status bag but nothing beats the real thing, especially the test of time.
Miu Miu Print Nylon Drawstring Pouch, £180
Multi-functional Miu Miu? Yes, please. Use for storage when packing delicates or as a little arm candy for a night on the town.
Coach Grained Leather Belt Bag, £195
Belt bags aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. The time is now to make the investment.
Ganni Embellished Satin Pouch, £213
Pretty, pink and much more practical than given credit for. Sign us up.
STAUD Mini Sadie Monochrome Leather Box Bag, £270
For the fashion forward female ready to treat herself.
See By Chloé Square Textured-Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag, £280
Channel your inner 70s chic with the brown suede number.
Marc Jacobs Snapshot Cross-Body Bag, £285
New season neons are just around the corner. Stay ahead of the curve with this Marc Jacobs beauty.
