You don’t need a Celine budget to stay on trend — nor do you need to spend a fortune to find a durable shoulder bag if priority number one is a style you can shove your life into. When it comes to material quality, longevity of design and craftsmanship, however, you often do get what you pay for, making handbags a popular splurge. It’s exceedingly easy, however, to save on some styles (like a straw beach bag) and justify splurging on others (your everyday bag). To prove you have options, here’s a look at luxury and budget picks for all the most popular handbag styles this season.
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Splurge vs. Steal: Shop All The Must Have Handbag Styles
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Straw Beach Bag Splurge: Poolside Bags
Weekend Tote, $175 at Poolside Bags
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Straw Beach Bag Save: South Beach
Wrapped Handle Straw Beach Bag With Pom, $40 at ASOS
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Backpack Splurge: See by Chloe
Olga Medium Textured-Leather Backpack, $525 at Net-a-Porter
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Backpack Save: Lululemon
Carry Onward Rucksack 12L, $138 at Lululemon
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Clutch Splurge: Bottega Veneta
The Knot Watersnake-Trimmed Intrecciato Satin Clutch, $1,800 at Net-a-Porter
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Clutch Save: Mar Y Sol
Giselle Clutch, $110 at Shopbop
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Gym Bag Splurge: Sweaty Betty
Barre to Bar Gym Bag, $145 at Sweaty Betty
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Gym Bag Save: Ban.Do
Pink Available for Weekend Duffle Bag, $60 at Tobi
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Everyday Carryall Splurge: Valentino
Rockstud Leather Shopper, $1,295 at mytheresa.com
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Everyday Carryall Save: Zara
Studded Leather Shopper Bag, $129 at Zara
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Belt Bag Splurge: Gucci
Sylvie Leather Belt Bag, $1,980 at Gucci
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Belt Bag Save: Rebecca Minkoff
Bree Belt Bag, $145 at Rebecca Minkoff
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Top Handle Splurge: Sara Battaglia
Toy Leather Tote Bag With Contrast Gussets, $950 at Bergdorf Goodman
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Top Handle Save: Kate Spade New York
Cameron Street Sally Leather Satchel, $378 at Nordstrom
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Bow Bag Splurge: Oscar de la Renta
Rogan Bow-Embellished Satin Box Clutch, $2,275 at Net-a-Porter
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Bow Bag Save: Ted Baker
Bow Crossbody Bag, $184 at Psyche
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Bucket Bag Splurge: Mansur Gavriel
Black Mini Bucket Bag, $495 at Mansur Gavriel
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Bucket Bag Save: Matt & Nat
Lexi, $150 at Matt & Nat
