33 Cool and Classic Handbags Under $500 That Look Triple the Price


While we believe in the staying power of investment pieces, spending thousands of dollars on a luxury handbag is not always an option. Yes, expensive luxury handbags offer some serious perks, but the financial burden is not always feasible. There is a rising category of under-$500 handbags that look expensive for less, and we've handpicked some gorgeous finds.
If you're in the market for a new handbag that doesn’t break the bank but oozes luxury and sophistication, you've come to the right place. We editors at WWW take these recommendations very seriously, so you know you're getting the best curation. As a shopping expert, I can confirm that some of the best options that stand the test of time are from brands like Coach, Staud, Osoi, Marge Sherwood, COS, Brandon Blackwood, and others.
Some classic characteristics of luxe bags include gorgeous leather and suede, versatile silhouettes, and mostly neutral tones—all of which you'll find in my list. There are a few trendier picks thrown in there as well. Keep scrolling to uncover the chicest under-$500 bags that look way more expensive than they are.

Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with Wholesale Replica Bag movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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