I'm a Handbag Collector, and I'll Be Wearing These 28 Cute Styles on Vacation
While I consider myself a minimalist when it comes to my wardrobe, the same can't be said about my handbag collection. Some people care about shoes or jewelry, but I'm a purse girl through and through. While I already have at least 50 bags in my small New York apartment, it seems like my wish list is never-ending. Now that summer is here, I'm leaning into trendier silhouettes I can take on all the vacations I have planned this year. From Miami to glamping in upstate New York, these 28 handbags are coming with me everywhere. I've rounded up all the best summer bags at every price point and style. You can thank me later!
Under $50
The sculptural shape of this purse feels so rich.
Under $100
This looks so much more expensive than it actually is.
I already own this clutch in pink, and I'm eyeing this versatile white hue.
Longchamp's resurgence is one of my favorite things to hit the trend cycle.
This faux-leather bucket bag looks so expensive for being under $100.
Under $250
This beloved clutch is owned by nearly all fashion people.
I'm living for this boho bag after watching Daisy Jones & The Six earlier this year.
If you're looking for a versatile work bag, this Longchamp tote won't disappoint.
This bag looks suspisicouly like another high-end designer bag at a fraction of the price.
Under $500
After seeing this Brandon Blackwood bag in person earlier this spring, I have to admit it's at the top of the list.
This Simon Miller mini bag packs the perfect pop of color for summer whites.
Under $1000
This investment bag has to be one of my favorite bags on this list—period.
After seeing this bag photographed on Instagram by one of my favorite influencers, I knew I had to have it.
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Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor whose work ranges from dissecting size inclusivity at fashion week to discussing how American Girl Doll meme accounts are the the answer to society's collective spiral. She's covered it all: Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Roe v. Wade frontline protests, and the emergence of jorts (or jean shorts for the uninitiated). At Who What Wear, Ana is responsible for delivering smart, insightful, personality-driven shopping guides and trend features for a digital-first generation.Before joining Who What Wear, Ana was Glamour magazine's editorial assistant, where she focused on daily news and special packages, including leading the brand's 2022 Met Gala coverage. For more than half a decade, she has covered style, beauty, and digital culture for publications such as Paper magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Japan, and Allure, among others. Ana has been called a rising star in media by publications such as Nylon and Teen Vogue. (Her mother, meanwhile, calls her "the coolest person" she knows.)