The secret world (and ultimate edit!) of mid-price designer bags loved by editors and influencers
There was once a time (only about ten years ago) when the world's handbag offering left a lot to be desired.
There was an abundance of high-street bags that we'd snap up as if they were going out of fashion (they usually were), and a small smorgasbord of high-end pieces that we'd lust after wistfully until, one day, maybe, our entire family - extended and all - would club together for our 21st birthday and present us with the sacred item that we'd probably tire of before our 22nd.
There was a gaping hole in between the two - a void usually ranging from around £150 to £650 - where very few would tread. One such designer to fill the void was Michael Kors, which would explain why the Saffiano leather tote, complete with its iconic 'MK' charm, adorned the arm of every other woman in the early 00s.
Thankfully, several years on, the accessories world has served up far more supply for the demand, with some of the very best handbag brands now pitching themselves within that all-important middle ground.
With millennials just as fashion-conscious as they are strapped for cash, it's a well known fact that if we're going to splash out on anything for our wardrobes it'll more than likely be on a seasonless staple like bag or a shoe.
Not only are these more timeless - and therefore longer-lasting - than clothing, we're also less likely to be judged for outfit-repeating an accessory - tragic but unfortunately true. If your friend wore her new designer bag every day, wouldn't you be far less likely to raise an eyebrow than if she were to wear her new designer shirt non-stop?
They also feel slightly cooler than the higher-end labels, with their lesser-known nature rendering them an almost edgy option for savvy shoppers who really know their labels.
Which is why we'll never stop singing the praises of the mid-price bag.
Scroll down to shop our 21 favourite mid-range pieces...
