The idea of summer right now may be hard to comprehend, trust me, I know. It’s either that or summer remains constantly on your mind—a pipe dream of sorts, a mystical future world that exists only in your head. I think about these better days ahead and I find comfort in knowing that every interaction, every hug, every moment that comes after will become a cherished memory in 5, 10—20 years. As we all come out of this I have faith we’ll hold even the most mundane memories close to our hearts.
While we’ve covered spring and summer bag trends over the last couple of months, we’ve yet to take a good look at the contemporary set. Well get your eyes ready, because SS20’s Under $600 options are good, they’re really good!
Indie and contemporary bag brands have led the way in this category as our selection below indicates. If there’s a trend you want to try or you’re just looking for something a little different, we’ve got you covered! You no longer have to pay four figures to get a seriously stylish, new bag that’s of good quality, but also won’t break the bank. Below we found over a dozen to pick from, all under $600.
Coach The Originals Willis Top Handle Bag ($350)
Mansur Gavriel Cloud Clutch ($595)
The Marc Jacobs Eclipse Bag ($375)
Marge Sherwood Vintage Brick Croc Embossed Bag ($525
Vasic Luca Bucket Bag ($345)
Hereu Coloma Bag ($435)
Strathberry Mini Stylist Bag ($355)
Mansur Gavriel Crossbody Bag ($550)
BOYY Buckle Travel Clutch ($435)
Elleme Madeleine Leather Shoulder Bag ($445)
Alexander Wang Rockie Small Tote ($495)
Acne Studios Mini Crossbody Bag ($420)
FRAME Les Second Croco Cube Bag ($295)
Loeffler Randall Katalina Shoulder Bag ($395)
Coach The Originals Top Handle Turnlock Bag ($350)
By Far Textured Logo Plaque Tote ($530)
STAUD Ronnie Mini Leather Bag ($325)
Low Classic Curved Shoulder Bag ($490)
Rucksack TOMMY JEANS Tjm College Flap Backpack AM0AM08832 CT7.
Backpack Mini Puff Backpack Max I AI 22-23 PLTT 1P22YU A0AJ Black Z99Q!
The Staud bag looks so feminine and chic. I also appreciate that it was created in 2015 by a now 27 year old woman and her male co-founder. Furthermore, these quality, affordable bags are made in Los Angeles which employs workers in the U.S.A. vs. overseas.
I bought the Coach Charlie bag in the same blue you are showing the Willis Top Handle in. The first bag I bought in about five years that wasn’t premier designer. It was just so beautiful and functional. I can’t wait to wear this summer…..if we get to enjoy summer this year!
I really missed the Original Coach! They are the only Coach that I love, so beautiful in great quality leather!
I recently purchased the larger Coach Willis bag in oxblood and LOVE it. So glad to see Coach going back to great all leather bags with minimal logos. I was surprised to see how small some of the new bags were in person. I’m talking too narrow to fit a phone, keys and card-case. Not a knock on them just something to consider when looking online.