The Top 10 Most Popular Designer Bags for Under $1000
Hey girlfriend! I am so beyond excited about this post today because not only am I sharing some of the most popular designer handbags for 2025, but I am also sharing them at prices that are actually attainable!
If you want the TLDR (too long, didn’t read) version of this, I have listed all the handbags below in my top 20 most popular handbags under $1000 list for quick and easy access!
1- The Gucci Small Soho Disco Bag
2- The Prada Tessuto Nylon Mini Re-Edition 2000 Bag
3- The Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Monogram Envelope Chain Wallet
4- The Louis Vuitton Neo Neverfull MM
5- The Bottega Veneta Lambskin Maxi Intrecciato Extra Mini Cassette Crossbody Bag
6- The CHLOÉ Cotton Calfskin Medium Woody Ribbon Tote
7- The Gucci Calfskin Matelasse Super Mini GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
8- The Celine Mini Luggage Bag
9- The Prada Tessuto Nylon Belt Bag
Is an under $1000 designer handbag a good purchase for you?
Ok yes, $1000 to some might not sound “attainable”, but I promise you it can be! I mean, a designer bag is not your average purchase. It’s not something you’re going to impulse buy (well, for most people). It goes on the list of things that you save up to buy. Or something that you treat yourself to with your tax return money or bonus. It’s a super intentional purchase, and it can be an awesome reward for working hard for your money!
If you’re more of a “designer-inspired” handbag for much cheaper kind of girl, then definitely check out my posts on the best bags you can get that have designer vibes but aren’t the real deal!
Spending and saving is all about prioritizing. Your big ticket item that you save up for may be different than someone else’s! And please oh please never let anyone make you feel guilty for wanting (or not wanting!) a designer bag! The girl scoffing at your designer bag purchase may very well be splurging on hair extensions, a Peloton, a weekend stay at a hotel, whatever! Or maybe she’s donating it to charity. Or maybe she never treats herself and is super bitter about it. Regardless, it has nothing to do with you! You do not have to feel guilty about how you spend the money that you earned. Stay in your lane. If a designer handbag makes you happy, that’s amazing! Keep saving and buying more designer handbags! We all have our things. Women carry enough guilt around, let us have nice things if we want.
Why $1000? Because if your goal is to buy a designer handbag in a year, that’s less than $100 per month you have to put aside to save up! So it’s totally attainable. Also there are a lot of good options at that price point. Go too low and you begin to question the authenticity or condition of the bag. Most of these bags are around $850. Some are little more and some less!
Where you can find designer bags under $1000
Now because this is an under $1000 list of popular designer bags, these are not brand spanking new. These are all pre-owned (or “pre-loved” as I like to think of them) from this amazing website called Fashionphile!
Fashionphile is awesome because they have tons of cute designer items at amazing prices! They vet these items before listing them to make sure they are in good enough condition to sell and to make sure they are authentic. It’s definitely a website you can trust and with my recent goal of saving up to buy a designer handbag, it’s the first place I am going to look when I hit my goal!
So, now that I’ve convinced you that you 1000% deserve a designer handbag, let’s get into this super fun list of all the most popular ones that you can actually buy for less than $1000!
Before I start sharing the most popular designer handbags under $1000 with you, a quick disclaimer! Some of the links in this post are actually affiliate links. All this means is that if you click through and happen to make a purchase, I might make a small commission. This helps me to keep this blog up and running and to create more helpful shopping content for you! So thank you for stopping by the blog today!
The Top 10 Most Popular Designer Bags For Under $1000
1- The Gucci Small Soho Disco Bag
This is an insanely popular bag right now! And I can totally see why! It’s super cute and compact, and it easily goes with any outfit. It seems to be on of the “it” bags right now and selling like hot cakes. The GG logo is prominently featured on the front of the bag and the tassel detail is so adorable. It is a crossbody style bag and the straps are adjustable so you can have it sit where you’d like to on your body.
There are quite a few listing on Fashionphile of this particular bag, so be sure to check them all out and see which one is best for you! I listed two on the lower cost side in the two most popular colors: beige and black! I have also seen it in some other colors as well if that’s not your style.
Dimensions:
Base Length: 8.25 in
Height: 6 in
Width: 3.25 in
Drop: 21.75 in
2- The Prada Tessuto Nylon Mini Re-Edition 2000 Bag
This bag is the cutest little early 2000’s throwback! I am so loving the Y2K fashion resurgence happening right now and this bag totally fits the bill. It’s a re-edition of Prada’s actual early 2000 bag, so clearly it’s not going to go out of style! Or if it does just wait a few years and it will come back! I love the little bag charm detail and the nylon material makes it a cute sporty option for every day on-the-go or a casual look when you’re going out.
Again lots of listings of this particular bag on Fashionphile, and these seem to be the most popular colors! The blue is super fun and perfect for the summer, but I am eyeing up the classic black. Definitely lots of options under that $1000 price point for sure.
Dimensions:
Base Length: 9 in
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 2.5 in
Drop: 6.5 in
3- The Saint Laurent Grain De Poudre Matelasse Chevron Monogram Envelope Chain Wallet
This is such a classic and classy bag that you can really wear ANYWHERE. It’s easy to dress up or down, and I love the size of it! Big enough to fit everything you need, but not so huge that it’s annoying to carry. It’s gorgeous, convenient, easy to carry with the crossbody chain strap, honestly it’s a winner in my book! I strongly feel like if you’re going to buy designer (used) then you should get your money’s worth and actually use it! It has the classic YSL logo on the front and I feel like the envelope clutch is timeless and you’d use this bag for years and so many different occasions from going out to dinner to weddings and more.
The selection of this bag under $1000 is a bit more limited on Fashionphile, so definitely if you’re ready to buy and see one you like I would hop on it! These two colors I listed above are classic but there are other colors available too.
Dimensions:
Length: 8.75 in
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 1.25 in
Drop: 19 in
4-The Louis Vuitton Neo Neverfull MM
Probably one of the most popular designer bags of all time, this bag is often the “gateway” bag for starting your designer bag collection! Often imitated, never duplicated (although many try!) it’s the perfect bag to just throw all your crap in when you’re on the go. Perfect for when you’re traveling, shopping, or to use as a work bag. It’s definitely more of an everyday, lugging a lot of stuff, more casual scenario type of bag, but it’s certainly on you’ll get a lot of use out of! The thing is, the Neverfull MM has gone up significantly in price over the years, so you’re definitely going to have to buy pre-loved to get an under $1000 price tag.
There are tons of variations of this bag but I shared the Damier Azure and Damier Ebene version above (AKA the light checkered and dark checkered designs). Also the Neverfull comes in 3 sizes- the MM is the midsize/most popular!
Dimensions:
Base Length: 12.5 in
Longest Length: 18 in
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 6 in
Drop: 8.5 in
5- The Bottega Veneta Lambskin Maxi Intrecciato Extra Mini Cassette Crossbody Bag
BOTTEGA VENETA bags are so popular right now! The more popular styles are their signature woven leather look! At an under $1000 price point, the smaller size of their Maxi Intrecciato Cassette Crossbody bag is going to be what’s available, but it’s a cute little bag for when you don’t need to be carrying a ton of stuff! Another note—the padded version of this bag is also super popular, but not easy to find at an under $1000 price point. I think the not-padded version is also super cute, and you still get that distinct BOTTEGA VENETA look to it! It’s also nice that it comes with an adjustable crossbody strap to make it a super convenient bag to carry as well.
This comes in a few different colors too! I love the lighter pastel options but it also comes in a classic black as well depending on your style. I listed a few options above but there are more color options than what I listed.
Dimensions:
Base Length: 4.75 in
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 1.75 in
Drop: 21 in
6- The CHLOÉ Cotton Calfskin Medium Woody Ribbon Tote
This bag has been so popular the past few years! This is one you actually do not have to buy used in order to get that under $1000 price tag! I think it makes for such a cute summer bag for when you’re traveling or shopping or just running some errands. It is a nice neutral design and color with the brown leather accents that really make it pop. The small size is perfect to throw everything you need for the day in there, and you can find a ton at that size in the under $1000 price range!
This bag does come in other colors too, but this is the classic color combo I see most girls buying. If you click the image above it will take you to a NEW CHLOÉ handbag (not used!) for under $1000. But if you want to shop used just hit the button below to see all your buying options under $1000!
Dimensions:
Base Length: 14.5 in
Height: 11 in
Width: 5 in
Drop: 10 in
7- The Gucci Calfskin Matelasse Super Mini GG Marmont Shoulder Bag
Ok don’t let the words “super mini” scare you too much! It’s not as small as you’re imagining! It’s not a big bag by any means, but it’s perfect to fit your phone, credit cards, and keys in for a night out or running a quick errand! It’s got that classic gold GG logo on the front, and it has a nice long crossbody chain as well. The leather with chevron pattern is also so classic and chic and this is definitely a bag you can use for years and years and for so many different occasions. If you love Gucci, and want to stick to that under $1000 price point then this bag is definitely for you!
I listed the more classic colors that this bag comes in, but it does come in some more fun colors too! Definitely check out all of your options if you’re loving this back by hitting the black button below!
Dimensions:
Base Length: 6.5 in
Height: 4 in
Width: 1.75 in
Drop: 23.25 in
8- The Celine Mini Luggage Bag
This bag is just so chic and classy, and perfect for holding ALL THE THINGS. Aside from it being super pretty, it’s a great everyday tote bag that you can fit your laptop, so it’s perfect as a work bag or travel bag! It’s small enough that you could go from desk to drinks but big enough to fit all the important stuff. Definitely the perfect bag for a city girl.
I know the two colors I listed above are very plain! There a lot of single, bi, and tri color options though so be sure to check all of them out!
Dimensions:
Base Length: 12 in
Height: 11 in
Width: 7.25 in
Drop: 4.75 in
9- The Prada Tessuto Nylon Belt Bag
I’m telling you 2022 is the year of the sporty belt bag! If you love the look and want the designer, up-leveled version of the very popular Lululemon belt bag, the Prada Tessuto Nylon Belt Bag certainly fits the bill! This will definitely give your outfit a sporty little edge, and it’s the perfect thing for grabbing a quick coffee with a friend, going for a long walk, heading to the gym, and will look totally cute with your leggings or bike shorts or whatever athleisure outfit you plan on wearing! Definitely a classy take on sporty chic!
There aren’t many options under $1000 of this particular belt bag so if it’s available under $1000 and you love it I say snag it now!
10- The Balenciaga City Bag
Lastly we have the Balenciaga City Bag which is really another fantastic option (and one you can actually easily get for less than $700!) The perfect bag for taking to work, traveling, or really any occasion where you need a solid bag to hold a lot of your stuff. With a longer strap option and top handle too, it makes it a versatile and convenient bag to carry around.
This bag comes in lots of color options (a lot of brighter colors actually) but you know me miss practical I listed some neutral options above! Definitely check out the full selection if you’re looking for a more eye-catching color! Also the dimensions below are for the regular size, not the mini or super nano versions!
Dimensions:
Base Length: 15 in
Height: 9.75 in
Width: 5.75 in
Drop: 4 in
Drop: 8 in
So that’s my full roundup of the most popular designer bags you can get for under $1000! Which one(s) do you have your eye on? Do you own and love any of these bags? Let me know in the comments below!
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