I Always Buy Designer Bags When They're on Sale—These 33 Are Excellent Finds
As soon as I see any discounts begin there is only one thing on my list: designer handbags on sale. Rather than get swept away by a clothing trend or buy yet another navy jumper (although, that's never really a bad move), I think it's sensible to take stock of what you own and, if you're set on spending some hard-earned cash, consider a big-ticket number that will end up being used week after week, year after year. No other fashion item can claim to do that quite as effectively as a great quality handbag. Invest wisely, care for it, and you will indeed have a bag for life.
While you will find that the designer handbags in the online Christmas sales often fall into the "fun" category—think embellishments, party clutches or more trend-driven silhouettes—there are plenty of luxurious, understated options that are worthy of your time and attention. It's worth buying a handbag in the sales that is as classic as can be, but that also still makes your heart skip a beat. Your chosen piece—whether it's a Muun basket you'll use all summer or a Fendi baguette that can be your plus one for every party—still needs to speak to your personal style. For me, I like polished, grown-up handbag styles that you can still ram a good amount of crap into, so you'll find plenty of leather totes and roomy shoulder bags below.
Right now you'll discover some pretty excellent discounts across the board in the early Christmas sales—especially at Matches, Harvey Nichols, NET-A-PORTER and 24S. Below are the kind of styles that are fashionable and covetable no matter whether they're reduced, but it sure makes them a whole lot more tempting to invest in when they are… Keep scrolling for 23 of the best designer handbags on sale right now.
SHOP THE BEST DESIGNER HANDBAGS ON SALE
JW Anderson bags are amongst some of the best at a contemporary price point—this looks far more expensive.
I love how slouchy and oversized this is—it feels very 2024 ready.
Savette is the insiders' brand every editor wants to own.
This may sill be a hefty investment, but The Row's quality is impeccable, and their anti-trend designs are made to last forever.
Roomy, luxurious and timeless. What's there to argue with?
Rabanne party bags are iconic, and will always be a chic addition to dressed-up outfits.
I'm in the market for a timeless, satchel-style crossbody and this ticks all the boxes.
Animal print may seem like a statement, but in bag form I always find it to be surprisingly versatile.
I already own a Dragon Diffusion bag, and I bring it out every summer, all summer long!
A neatly compact crossbody to fit your essentials in for evenings, events or even just running errands hands free.
I have a feeling that soft suede bags are going to be a big trend next year.
This would look so chic on summer holidays, but it works for the city too.
The kind of chuck-it-all-in bag that still looks good when it is fit to burst!
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This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.
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