You guys should know by now that I am a sucker for handbags. If that isn’t already obvious, you guys haven’t been visiting my site enough. After being a handbag lover for many years, I decided that in this post I would sit down and share with you guys a list of the best handbag designers that I always revert back to. These are the brands that stand out in my collection and that I always go back to, time after time.
These will be the brands that I have spoken about countless times here on my site and that I would instantly replace if I was without them.
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Louis Vuitton.
The first brand that I need to mention in this post is without a doubt Louis Vuitton. When I was growing up, it was this brand that I wanted to invest in and nowadays I have shelves that can rival the walls of Harrods. Each and every bag that I have used by Louis Vuitton, I have fallen completely head over heels in love with. They stand the test of time, always look chic and are incredibly practical. I am yet to find a Louis Vuitton handbag that I don’t completely adore and use within an inch of its life.
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Mulberry.
I feel like Mulberry was really my first dip into the luxury handbag market. It was a brand that I had seen a lot about online and the fact that it was a British brand made me want to get my hands on a few items even more. Needless to say, after treating myself to a few items including the Lily, Alexa and Bayswater, I fell in love. Quality that is out of this world. Leather that is like butter. Designed to last and more importantly, the designs are timeless and truly beautiful. So many outstanding items in the range and I will continue to buy from the brand for that reason.
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Dior.
When I was looking at my collection, there was one brand that I didn’t really know whether to mention or not, and that brand was Dior. For as long as I can remember, Dior has been a brand that is simply iconic. However, it seems to stay in the shadow of some of the other luxury brands in the space such as Hermes and Chanel. As I looked at my collection, there is no denying that the items that I own from Dior are some of the best in my collection. Whether that is in terms of practicality, craftsmanship and overall appearance. My personal favourite at the moment is the Lady Dior, a true classic and a piece that I always get countless compliments on.
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Hermes.
I really do wish that I didn’t have to mention Hermes in this post, but there is no denying that the quality of the handbags is on another level. Back when I first got into designer items, Hermes was a brand that I couldn’t avoid. However, at the time, never did I think that I would own an item from the brand. The price tags are astronomical, as are the quality of the items. It wasn’t until I took my first visit into a Hermes store that I realised why these brands command such a high price tag and why they are renowned around the world for their exceptional quality.
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Longchamp.
Some people may not say that Longchamp is a high-end brand, but I would strongly disagree with them. To be honest, when I did go to buy my first item by the brand, I was shocked at the low cost of the item. I thought that I would be paying at least £400 per handbag and was pleasantly surprised by the £100 price tag. For such a low-price tag for a higher end brand, I am so insanely happy with the amazing quality of the items. My Longchamp Le Pliage has been my day-to-day handbag for months at this stage and if anything, I love how much better the extra love makes the handbag look!
As always, I hope you guys enjoyed this post about my favourite handbag designers. It has been trial and error collating this list and over the years I have tried some brands that didn’t live up to my high standards. I know that if I was to go ahead and pick up a handbag by any of these brands, they are going to be constructed to the highest quality of craftsmanship and last forever and a day in my collection. If possible, I will link below to some of the items that I have mentioned. Be sure to leave me a comment below, let me know some of your favourite handbag brands and I will check them out for myself.
Great article! The designers you’ve featured have such a distinct style. It’s fascinating to see how their creations can transform a look.
Fantastic post on the best handbag designers! Your picks showcase a great mix of classic and contemporary styles. It’s wonderful to see such a well-curated list of designers who make truly iconic bags.