These days, luxury fashion houses aren’t the only places creating fashion-forward, high-quality bags.
Below, you’ll find the best purse brands that we, as style editors, are obsessed with.
The wordinspirationis key here since you won’t find any knockoffs or direct dupes.
Instead, you’ll get fresh takes on famous bags.
Other bags, like JW Pei’sunique abacus bag, have rocketed to iconic status on their own merit.
The bags range from modern silhouettes to classic pieces that take inspiration from luxury fashion houses.
But the best part aboutCharles & Kiethis the bang you get for your buck.
All the purses below retail for under $80 but look like you spend a pretty penny on them.
Best resort-ready: Cult Gaia
Cult Gaiais one of those brands that’s really doing something different.
As a style editor, I’m continually impressed by the unique pieces they put out season after season.
The organic shapes and materials never cease to impress me.
Plus, if you want to add a personal touch to your beautifully simple bag, they offermonogramming.
But be careful because once you get it, you may just want to keep it for yourself.
Best sculptural: Alexis Bittar
The world ofAlexis Bittaris one of metallic and lucite.
Every piece fromAupenembodies luxurious minimalism, with tons of asymmetrical shapes, clean lines, and high-quality materials.
Best quirky: Susan Alexandra
If there’s one word that describesSusan Alexandra, it’s fun.
Expect 3-D butterflies, food-shaped purses, kitschy collabs, and tons and tons of color.
But just because you get designer craftsmanship doesn’t mean you have to pay designer prices.
And if it’s good enough for the royals, it’s good enough for us.
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