Designer handbags that won’t break the bank

Taryn Davies
Published: January 18, 2016

Designer handbags are usually on women’s wish list, but with prices reaching tens of thousands how on earth are we ever going to afford such a piece?

Well, thanks to designer diffusion lines and Very Exclusive stocking a wide selection of them, it’s never been easier to buy and pick such an elusive piece.

Of course you have to love the handbag you’re going to spend so much money on, it has to be wearable for years to come, and ideally you want it to get better every time you wear it, exactly why leather is a must-buy when it comes to these things.

Obviously staple colours like black, tan and beige will go with plenty of looks, but even bright shades can make a statement to your wardrobe, and bright colours will look great through the summer months and add a twist to your black looks through winter.

What's more they still have their sale running with a staggering up to 60% off, designer bargains are coming in thick and fast, we're just struggling to whittle down our shopping baskets, we don't actually NEED all these bags do we?!

Give your arm a break with simple and stylish black Calvin Klein backpack. We manage to pack a lot into our handbags, and by the end of the day our arms, shoulders and back can be in agony from lugging them around, so distribute the weight more evenly with a simple backpack.

Very Exclusive Calvin Klein Nora backpack

Very Exclusive Calvin Klein Nora backpack £150

Grey is the perfect shade to take you from winter into Spring. Pair this satchel bag with the dark shades of winter now, and then when bright shades and pastels come into play you'll still be able to wear this shade.

Very Exclusive Calvin Klein Nora Medium Satchel

Very Exclusive Calvin Klein Nora Medium Satchel £125

Very Exclusive See by Chloe Kay Cross Body Bag

Very Exclusive See by Chloe Kay Cross Body Bag £335

Got plenty of weddings and events to attend this coming year? This Red Valentino clutch will see you through them all, the sugary sweet shade will go with plenty of looks and the eyelet details is enough to give this bag some punch, but not too detailed to distract from patterned/floral frocks you might want to wear.

Very Exclusive Red Valentino Clutch with eyelets

Very Exclusive Red Valentino Clutch with eyelets £290

Very Exclusive Elizabeth and James Pyramid Satchel Bag

Very Exclusive Elizabeth and James Pyramid Satchel Bag £440

Very Exclusive Just Cavalli Suede Fringe and Stud Flap bag

Very Exclusive Just Cavalli Suede Fringe and Stud Flap bag was £405 now £202

Very Exclusive Vivienne Westwood Private Metallic Envelope Clutch

Very Exclusive Vivienne Westwood Private Metallic Envelope Clutch £115

Very Exclusive Aspinal of London Mini Trunk Clutch

Very Exclusive Aspinal of London Mini Trunk Clutch £395

Very Exclusive Aspinal of London Lottie Letterbox Chain Shoulder Bag

Very Exclusive Aspinal of London Lottie Letterbox Chain Shoulder Bag £395

Marc Jacobs' sister line Marc has a beautiful selection of statement leopard print bags that will be sure to make you stand out at any time of year, just keep the rest of your outfit pared back and let print do all the talking. The Elizabeth and James Leopard Print bag is on sale too, half price from £400 to £200.

Very Exclusive Marc by Marc Jacobs Palladium Leopard Clutch

Very Exclusive Marc by Marc Jacobs Palladium Leopard Clutch £515

Very Exclusive Marc by Marc Jacobs Ligero Leopard Double Percy

Very Exclusive Marc by Marc Jacobs Ligero Leopard Double Percy £305

Very Exclusive Elizabeth and James Cynnie Mini Leopard Print Cross Body Bag

Very Exclusive Elizabeth and James Cynnie Mini Leopard Print Cross Body Bag was £400 now £200

Bucket bags are still a huge trend, they're amazing for laidback weekend looks and despite looking relatively small they certainly manage to hold all of our essentials and more. The embossed detail of the Elizabeth and James bucket bag adds a luxe touch to this black handbag.

Very Exclusive Marc by Marc Jacobs New Too Hot to Handle Large Drawstring bag

Very Exclusive Marc by Marc Jacobs New Too Hot to Handle Large Drawstring bag £415

Very Exclusive Elizabeth and James Cynnie Embossed Bucket Bag

Very Exclusive Elizabeth and James Cynnie Embossed Bucket Bag £480

Very Exclusive Alexander Wang Alpha Soft Bucket

Very Exclusive Alexander Wang Alpha Soft Bucket £650

Very Exclusive LK Bennett Betsey Patchwork bucket bag

Very Exclusive LK Bennett Betsey Patchwork bucket bag £295

Very Exclusive See by Chloe Vicki Tassel Cross Body Bag

Very Exclusive See by Chloe Vicki Tassel Cross Body Bag £295

Very Exclusive Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot to Handle mini drawstring bag

Very Exclusive Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot to Handle mini drawstring bag was £175 now £105

Very Exclusive Kenzo Teardrop Crossbody Mini Satchel

Very Exclusive Kenzo Teardrop Crossbody Mini Satchel was £420 now £168

KARL LAGERFELD K Classic Shoulder Bag - Black

KARL LAGERFELD K Classic Shoulder Bag - Black was £285 now £140, Very Exclusive

Very Exclusive Elizabeth and James Cynnie Embossed Clutch with chain

Very Exclusive Elizabeth and James Cynnie Embossed Clutch with chain £280

Very Exclusive Love Moschino Mini Scarf Shoulder bag

Very Exclusive Love Moschino Mini Scarf Shoulder bag £145

Very Exclusive By Malene Birger Grineeh Printed Shopper

Very Exclusive By Malene Birger Grineeh Printed Shopper £215

Very Exclusive Love Moschino Quilted Shoulder Bag

Very Exclusive Love Moschino Quilted Shoulder Bag £145

Very Exclusive Alexander Wang Rockie Dumbo Slick Tote

Very Exclusive Alexander Wang Rockie Dumbo Slick Tote £650