SHOPPING GUIDE - 9 Mar, 2025

Women's Bags: 41 of the Best Designer Handbags in 2025

By Gemma Prior
Woman holding black demellier tote bag

Image: Demellierlondon.com


Women’s bags serve a purpose far beyond carrying our belongings. For many women handbags are like the icing on the cake for every outfit. 

Especially in a minimalist wardrobe where the handbag can be the distinguishing feature. Or the piece that ties the outfit together.

The fashion scene, whether it's fashion events, social media, or magazines, is always awash with popular colours and trends. Pieces that are created with a focus on the short term thrill.

I prefer to be a champion of minimalism. To celebrate and share pieces that are made to withstand and outlive trending fashion.

Those wearable gems that will remain valuable in your wardrobe.

So that's what I share here; those gorgeous bags from designer brands, as well as some more affordable minimalist brands, that you'll be styling with outfits for many years to come.

And when I look for women's bags I’m looking for the designs that will serve your lifestyle and your wardrobe.

Whether small or large, a clutch or shoulder bag, smooth leather or suede, there are so many options to choose from.

Keep scrolling to see 41 of the best timeless women’s bags I’ve found, both new and pre-loved, luxury and more affordable, to serve both your needs and your desire.


Little Liffner black belted leather bucket bag
liffner belted bucket bag $1065 AUD, FROM liffner
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LOCATION: europe
Oroton Cali tote currant
oroton cali tote $629 AUD, FROM oroton
ethics Rating: unknown
LOCATION: australia
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DeMellier The New York Shoulder Bag
demellier the new york shoulder bag $781 AUD, FROM shopbop
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LOCATION: us
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Arket brown leather tote bag
arket tote bag $630 AUD, FROM arket
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LOCATION: europe
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Oroton black baguette bag
oroton carter baguette bag $479 AUD, FROM oroton
ethics Rating: unknown
LOCATION: australia
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By Far Miranda Nutella Croco Embossed leather bag
by far shoulder bag $328 AUD, FROM the real real
ethics Rating: pre-loved
LOCATION: us
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Oroton Clara Wicker mini bag
oroton wicker mini bag $579 AUD, FROM oroton
ethics Rating: unknown
LOCATION: australia
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Flattered black suede tote bag
flattered lesley suede tote bag $843 AUD, FROM flattered
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LOCATION: europe
Gucci GG Supreme Blondie small brown bag
gucci gg Supreme shoulder bag $4105 AUD, FROM the real real
ethics Rating: pre-loved
LOCATION: us
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Sezane Justine raffia basket bag
sezane justine raffia basket bag $460 AUD, FROM sezane
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LOCATION: europe
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Elleme Paris Trousse black woven leather bag
elleme trousse woven leather bag $784 AUD, FROM elleme
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LOCATION: europe
Neous Phoenix brown Baguette bag
neous phoenix baguette bag $1650 AUD, FROM neous
ethics Rating: unknown
LOCATION: uk
Coach white shoulder bag
coach tabby shoulder bag $795 AUD, FROM coach
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LOCATION: us
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Louis Vuitton Monogram leather vernis sherwood bag
louis vuitton monogram vernis bag $1552 AUD, FROM the real real
ethics Rating: pre-loved
LOCATION: us
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Liffner brown suede tote bag
liffner penne suede tote bag $937 AUD, FROM liffner
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LOCATION: europe
Polo Ralph Lauren Raffia bucket bag
polo ralph lauren raffia bucket bag $738 AUD, FROM shopbop
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LOCATION: us
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Madewell transport early weekend woven leather tote bag
madewell weekender woven tote bag $312 AUD, FROM shopbop
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LOCATION: us
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Wandler Penelope olive Slouch bag
wandler penelope slouch bag $865 AUD, FROM wandler
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LOCATION: europe
Flattered black clutch bag
flattered clay clutch bag $506 AUD, FROM flattered
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LOCATION: europe
DeMellier The Santorini Basket bag
demellier the santorini basket bag $555 AUD, FROM demellier
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LOCATION: uk
Arket beige suede bag
arket curved suede bag $427 AUD, FROM arket
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LOCATION: europe
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Aesther Ekme Phantom black bucket bag
aesther ekme phantom tote bag $1280 AUD, FROM ssense
ethics Rating: unknown
LOCATION: canada
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Massimo Dutti large brown leather braided nappa tote bag
massimo dutti braided tote bag $684 AUD, FROM massimo dutti
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LOCATION: europe
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& Other Stories brown suede bag
& other stories suede tote bag $376 AUD, FROM & other stories
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LOCATION: europe
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Dragon Diffusion woven leather tote bag
dragon diffusion santa croce tote bag $714 AUD, FROM shopbop
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LOCATION: us
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Toteme black belted tote bag
toteme belted tote bag $1840 AUD, FROm toteme
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LOCATION: us
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Mansur Gavriel black tote bag
Mansur gavriel cabas tote bag $1102 AUD, FROM shopbop
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LOCATION: us
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Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Arco brown tote bag
bottega veneta intrecciato arco shoulder bag $2489 AUD, FROM the real real
ethics Rating: pre-loved
LOCATION: us
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Loewe Raffia Anagram 2022 raffia bag
loewe raffia anagram tote bag $1706 AUD, FROM the real real
ethics Rating: pre-loved
LOCATION: us
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Saint Laurent Lambskin Le 5 a 7 2023 bag
saint Laurent le 5 a 7 2023 shoulder bag $2767 AUD, FROM the real real
ethics Rating: pre-loved
LOCATION: us
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Elleme Trousse black shoulder bag
elleme trousse leather bag $739 AUD, FROM elleme
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LOCATION: europe
Massimo Dutti Suede Leather bucket bag
massimo dutti suede leather bag $290 AUD, FROM massimo dutti
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LOCATION: europe
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Oroton Etta black clutch shoulder bag
oroton etta clutch bag $529 AUD, FROm oroton
ethics Rating: unknown
LOCATION: australia
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Toteme brown suede belted tote bag
toteme belted suede tote bag $1780 AUD, FROM toteme
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LOCATION: us
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Christian Dior black Leather Saddle mini bag
christian dior saddle shoulder bag $3755 AUD, FROM the real real
ethics Rating: pre-loved
LOCATION: us
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Boteega Veneta Braided leather tote bag
bottega veneta andiamo shoulder bag $7583 AUD, FROM the real real
ethics Rating: pre-loved
LOCATION: us
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Elleme Raisin Raffia black bag
elleme raffia bag $289 AUD, FROM ebay
ethics Rating: pre-loved
LOCATION: australia
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DeMellier burgundy New York tote bag
demellier the midi new york tote bag $1039 AUD, FROM shopbop
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LOCATION: us
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ATP Arezzo black saffiano bag
atp atelier arezzo saffiano bag $1014 AUD, FROM atp atelier
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LOCATION: europe
Wandler Maggi Saddle bag
wandler maggie saddle bag $935 AUD, FROM wandler
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LOCATION: europe
A-Esque brown mini barrel bag
a-esque barrel shoulder bag $750 AUD, FROM a-esque
ethics Rating: unknown
LOCATION: australia 



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