There are certain things in life that are worth waiting for—finding your one true love, buying your first house, embarking on the trip of a lifetime. Purchasing your dream bag at a heavily discounted price could also fall into that category, or at least that's what I tell myself in order to restrain myself from clicking "add to cart" at the beginning of every season. I know that if I have the willpower to wait, that gorgeous designer handbag is extremely likely to go on sale (unless it's Bottega Veneta, that is) at some point, and I'll end up saving myself hundreds of dollars.
That time has finally come. My self-restraint has paid off, and all of the bags I've been eyeing for months are now on sale at retailers like Net-a-Porter and Fwrd. From the chain-mail Paco Rabanne bag you've seen all over Instagram to the croc-effect Chloé bag you'll keep for the decades, below I'm highlighting the 27 best designer bags on sale right now that were well worth waiting to buy (until now).
Between the print, the shape, and the chain detail, I can't decide what I like most.
ICYMI: Nanushka makes dreamy bags now.
The perfect crossbody if there ever was one.
Just in time for spring!
This color combo is just too good.
This shape is indeed unique.
Buy this now; wear it for decades.
The perfect pop of leopard and texture for any outfit.
The mock-croc texture on this bag makes it look so expensive.
Shoulder bag + mock croc = a perfect match.
A Saint Laurent bag is always a good idea.
This Loewe style feels so sophisticated.
This color-and-print mix is so striking.
Another dreamy Nanushka number.
This is the chain-mail bag I mentioned earlier, and I did not overhype it.
This white version is ideal for spring.
I love the chain strap detail.
When you need a pop of print.
Perfect for a tropical trip.
How pretty is this color?
Another alligator-like print that looks so luxe.
If you're looking for a handbag that's unlike anything else you own, look no further.
Classic bag styles like this rarely go on sale, so don't sleep on this one.
Maybe the coolest bag ever created.
Hello, new going-out bag.
This shape feels so modern.
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