
10 Designer Bags Under $300 USD You Can Shop for Your Summer Wardrobe
Featuring brands of the moment like Jacquemus, Marine Serre and Cult Gaia.
Summer is honestly our favorite time of the year solely for the fact that you can wear sandals almost every day. It’s also a great time because we can get away with wearing quirky handbags, denim cut-off shorts and pastel colors. If you’re the type of person who has been waiting patiently waiting for the sticky and cloudless feeling of summer, now is the time for you to treat yourself to a few accessories.
In our latest roundup, we searched high and low to find the most affordable designer handbags ideal for the Summer 2019 season. Brands of the moment that made the cut include Jacquemus, STAUD and Marine Serre. For those who are into emerging fashion brands, we’ve managed to compile options from Danse Lente and Cult Gaia to name a few.
Keep scrolling to take a look at each editor-approved designer handbag.
Jacquemus Le Petit Chiquito Leather Bag
Material: 100% Leather.
Style Notes: Features a top handle, a designer plaque and a detachable adjustable shoulder strap. Appeared at the brand’s Resort 2020 runway presentation.
Buy Now: $300 USD at Moda Operandi.
Cult Gaia Ark Small Bamboo Clutch
Material: Created with natural bamboo.
Style Notes: Can fit summer necessities including tees and bikinis. Comes with an open top and also fits perfectly inside a suitcase.
Buy Now: $84 USD at Net-a-Porter.
STAUD Frida Croc-Effect Leather Bag Black
Material: Created with PVC and leather.
Style Notes: Features a transparent exterior and an interior croc-embossed calfskin pouch. You can carry the piece with and without the inner pouch.
Buy Now: $135 USD at Moda Operandi.
Danse Lente Johnny Mini Leather Bucket Bag
Material: 100% Leather.
Style Notes: Features a top handle and an adjustable strap. Additional details include the brand’s trademark silver D-ring clasp, an origami-style opening and luxe hardware.
Buy Now: $215 USD at Moda Operandi.
Gelareh Mizrahi “Thank You” Shopping Tote Bag
Material: 100% PVC.
Style Notes: Comes with a logo patch. Additionally, this bag features flat top handles.
Buy Now: $195 USD at Barneys New York.
Burberry Beige Nylon Drawcord Check Pouch
Material: Created with nylon and leather.
Style Notes: Constructed in beige and features a check pattern in red, black and white throughout. Detailing is rounded out by branding in black across the front and the zippered pocket at the face.
Buy Now: $280 USD at SSENSE.
Marine Serre Hardcore Couture Tote
Material: Created with PVC.
Style Notes: Features matching top handles. Arrives with a stamped logo across the front in black.
Buy Now: $202.50 USD at HBX.
A.P.C. Half Moon Crossbody Bag
Material: 100% Leather.
Style Notes: Created in a stunning pink colorway. Detailing includes a two-way zip closure on the top and shoulder straps that adjust with the help of a buckle.
Buy Now: $234 USD at HBX.
Simon Miller Bonsai 15 Calfskin Leather Bucket Bag
Material: 100% leather.
Style Notes: Features expertly crafted top-stitching. Topped off by gold-tone ring handles.
Buy Now: $273 USD at Nordstrom.
Mansur Gavriel Pascucci Canvas Summer Tote
Material: Created with cotton canvas and leather handles.
Style Notes: Features a round base and tonal stitching. Arrives with an exclusive sun print in yellow and blue.
Buy Now: $235 USD at Mansur Gavriel.