15 Expensive-Looking Marks and Spencer Handbags I Love

last updated 7 March 2024

Even the most well-put-together outfit can be let down by a less-than handbag. You might not think it, but it can set the tone of your look—for good or bad. However, you needn't spend a fortune to secure a handbag of chic stature.

Don't get us wrong. Designer bags are undoubtedly lovely, but you really don't need one to look stylish this spring. In fact, there is one brand that creates affordable handbags that no one will be able to guess the price of.

Zarah carries the Faux Leather Top Handle Bag by M&S

Marks & Spencer has long been our go-to when outfitting our lingerie drawers. Lately, however, we find ourselves gravitating toward its handbag department to see its offering of accessories, which continuously impresses us.

As we speak, the handbag section is stocked with some of the sleekest crossbodies, top-handles and totes we've seen in a long while, in every fabric from premium leather to trending canvas and quintessential straw for spring 2024.

To save you the time of scrolling through the entire site, we've rounded up 15 of the best Marks and Spencer handbags for you here. So keep scrolling to uncover your new carryall.

SHOP THE CHICEST MARKS & SPENCER HANDBAGS

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Faux Leather Top Handle Tote Bag

Zarah, above, shows just how elegant this is.

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Straw Top Handle Tote Bag

The intricate weave and leather straps had me believing this was designer.

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Leather Tote Bag

This large tote is not only practical, but so understated that you'll use it for years.

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Faux Leather Cross Body Bag

We couldn't have an M&S handbags roundup without this much-loved bag.

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Braided Top Handle Shoulder Bag

Inject some joy into your looks with this playful red bag.

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Canvas Cotton Rich Grab Bag

The contrast stitching is a nice touch.

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Lock Detail Shoulder Bag

The mix of cream and black feels particularly premium.

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Faux Leather Woven Cross Body Bag

A crossbody bag is a wardrobe staple, and the wave-design of this one is particularly chic.

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Straw Shoulder Bag

This also has a cross-body strap for various ways to wear.

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Leather Croc Effect Shoulder Bag

This dark brown shade adds to the elevated feel of this bag.

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Faux Leather Shoulder Bag

This also comes in classic black.

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Straw Striped Tote Bag

The countdown is on to warm sunshine days.

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Leather Underarm Shoulder Bag

The almost baguette shape gives this a 90's feel.

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Faux Leather Ruched Clutch Bag

Clutch bags have returned to fashion favour, and a cream shade always adds a chic finishing touch.

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Faux Leather Woven Tote Shopper

Your work bag just got a fresh new upgrade.

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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.