The Row Taste on a Staud Budget—10 Designer Bags I'm Realistically Considering
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@endlesslyloveclubManu Atelier's Three Zipped Baguette Bag is a social media favorite, earning fans from Jen Caballos to Elsa Hosk. It's also a personal favorite. It has cool asymmetric zippers and a slouchy shape that offers a hint of edge. At $500, it's a quarter of the price of any higher-end designer bag on my wish list.
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@annadominguezIf we're talking designer bags in the mid-price range, we can't skip BY FAR. I honestly had a hard time narrowing down its selection to just one, but if I had to, it would be the Miranda shoulder bag. Sleek and retro inspired with just the right amount of hardware, it looks so elevated and on par with designer bags that are double its price.
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@tylynnnguyenMeet the quiet-luxury bag that fashion insiders can't stop talking about: the Polo ID by Ralph Lauren. Its crescent shape, barely-detectable logo, and refined hardware give it an elevated feel that's akin to any bag from The Row or Khaite.
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@staud.clothingWhen I say I'm on a "Staud budget," this is exactly what I mean. Staud's bags are shockingly priced for how much style they bring to the table. They're also practical, which I can't always say about other designer bags. Of all the Staud styles on offer right now, the beaded Tommy bag is topping my list for its timeless silhouette.
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@bubblyaquariusIf this is the first time you're hearing of Dragon Diffusion, let me introduce you to your next bag obsession. Founder Craig Wright launched his accessory line in 1985, but the label has recently gained traction with a new generation thanks to the likes of Jeanne Damas and Ashley Olsen. I'm partial to its Santa Croce bag, which features a curved trapezoidal shape that lends a fresh feel to its timeless woven leather.
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@reeprojectsRee Projects is relatively new on my radar, yet everything it's making is really doing it for me. I can't get over how effortlessly cool the Riva bag is with its crescent shape and chic layered leather finish.
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@anna__laplacaIf you know me, you know that I have a thing for Mansur Gavriel, and the brand's latest launch, the Mini Cloud Clutch, is no exception. It's big enough to fit all the essentials but has the right details to make it exciting to grab as an evening clutch or daytime crossbody bag.
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@anoukyveDeMellier is a trove of elevated and minimal bags of all shapes. The New York tote, in particular, is logoless, comes in a range of chic neutral hues, and features beautiful gold hardware.
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@elizagracehuberI spotted my colleague Eliza wearing a style from NYC-based label Freja and immediately had to know more. The retro bowling-style shoulder bag reminded me of one from The Row, albeit at a fraction of the cost.
