M&S’s Expensive-Looking Handbags Are Legendary—14 That Pass for Designer

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 an M&S handbag

(Image credit: @marksandspencer_zarah)

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

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, 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 SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.