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A logo should be the result of exceptional craftsmanship, not the reason you bought the bag. If you’re buying it because you love the leather, construction and design, that’s luxury. If you’re buying it because everyone recognises the logo, you’re buying status. Not everyone wants or can justify a £4,000 bag. That’s why I linked the best-designed bags under £500 that look beautiful regardless of the name on them.

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Ella natuura™ Drawstring Tote: Women's Handbags | Tote Bags | Tory Burch UK | Tory Burch (UK)

Le Bateau Leather Tabacco - French Bags for Women - Elleme | Elleme

Jet leather shoulder bag | Harvey Nichols

Rosanna woven leather shoulder bag | Harvey Nichols

Siena grained leather saddle bag | Harvey Nichols

Envelope Slim Leather Tote Bag | Selfridges

The New York grained leather shoulder bag | Harvey Nichols

Hobo mini grained leather top handle bag | Harvey Nichols

The Hudson small grained leather top handle bag | Harvey Nichols

Mosaic Bag - Croc-Embossed Leather Mahogany | Strathberry | Strathberry

VERAFIED Clutch Shoulder Eclair Bag in Ivory from Revolve.com | Revolve Clothing (Global)

Soho Small Crescent Suede Shoulder Bag | Selfridges

Portobello Grained-Leather Cross-Body Bag | Selfridges

Stockholm Suede Shoulder Bag | Selfridges

Vera Leather Shoulder Bag | Selfridges

The Siena Suede Bucket Bag | Selfridges

The Siena Grained Leather Bucket Bag | Selfridges

Kate Suede Shoulder Bag | Selfridges

Vancouver canvas cross-body bag | Harvey Nichols

ATP Atelier Vadena Shoulder Bag in Mandorla Grained Calf from Revolve.com | Revolve Clothing (Global)

OSOI Folder Brot Bag | END. Clothing

OSOI Boat Wide Mini Bag | END. Clothing

Osoi Shoulder Brocle Mini Bag | Cettire Global

T-Lock Mini Leather Clutch Bag | Selfridges

Doll Xl Crocodile Body Bag | Flannels UK

Franca Arrugado Leather Shoulder Bag | Selfridges

MINI LEE RADZIWILL PEBBLED TOP-HANDLE BAG | Tory Burch (UK)

Suede Bag for Women Leather Crossbody Bag for Ladies, Crossbody Suede Handbag with Retractable Sh... | Amazon (UK)

By Anthropologie Woven Shoulder Bag | Anthropologie (UK)

Santa Croce Big woven leather tote bag | NET-A-PORTER (UK & EU)

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