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Luxury handbag index

One focused profile for each design: the house, silhouette, signature details, background and practical questions to ask. Use the filter to find a model, brand or shape.

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Balenciaga Bottega Veneta CELINE CHANEL Dior Fendi Goyard Gucci Hermès LOEWE Louis Vuitton Mulberry Prada Saint Laurent

Crossbody / top-handle bags (1)

LOEWE · Crossbody / top-handleLOEWE PuzzleA geometric LOEWE design launched in 2015. Learn how its panel construction creates the shape, compare carry modes and choose between original and newer versions.Explore the profile

Handheld / shoulder bag bags (1)

Louis Vuitton · Handheld / shoulder bagLouis Vuitton SpeedyA soft-sided city bag with travel heritage. Find out how Speedy sizes differ, what Monogram canvas is, and what to inspect on vintage and pre-owned examples.Explore the profile

Shoulder bag bags (10)

Hermès · Shoulder bagHermès ConstanceA compact Hermès shoulder bag recognised by its H clasp. This guide covers the Constance’s proportions, variations, wearability and considered pre-owned research.Explore the profile

CHANEL · Shoulder bagCHANEL 2.55Gabrielle Chanel’s 1955 shoulder bag paired quilted leather with a chain strap. Understand the original 2.55, its closure, Reissue nickname and how it differs from the Classic 11.12.Explore the profile

CHANEL · Shoulder bagCHANEL Classic Flap (Classic 11.12)A modern reinterpretation of CHANEL’s 1955 flap-bag codes. Learn the Classic 11.12 name, sizing considerations, leather trade-offs and careful vintage buying basics.Explore the profile

CHANEL · Shoulder bagCHANEL BOYA more graphic CHANEL shoulder bag introduced in 2011. Explore the BOY’s structured profile, carry options and how it differs from the house’s softer classic flap designs.Explore the profile

Dior · Shoulder bagDior Saddle BagA curved Dior bag introduced in 1999. Explore its equestrian-inspired shape, shoulder and crossbody styling, modern re-editions and pre-owned checks.Explore the profile

Gucci · Shoulder bagGucci Jackie 1961A Gucci shoulder bag with a curved silhouette and piston closure. Trace its 1961 design story and compare current editions, strap configurations and vintage examples.Explore the profile

Fendi · Shoulder bagFendi BaguetteThe Fendi Baguette helped define the late-1990s “it bag.” Explore its compact shape, strap, editions, cultural influence and careful pre-owned buying criteria.Explore the profile

Bottega Veneta · Shoulder bagBottega Veneta JodieA soft Bottega Veneta hobo that combines Intrecciato weaving with a distinctive knotted handle. Compare sizes, capacity, leather care and resale condition.Explore the profile

CELINE · Shoulder bagCELINE TriompheA CELINE shoulder bag built around the house’s Triomphe emblem. Discover the logo’s history, current bag variations, materials and practical shopping checks.Explore the profile

Balenciaga · Shoulder bagBalenciaga City BagA soft motorcycle-inspired Balenciaga bag that defined early-2000s street style. Learn its design cues, leather variation and how to assess a vintage City.Explore the profile

Top-handle bags (7)

Hermès · Top-handleHermès BirkinA practical, openable top-handle design turned into one of the most recognised bags in modern fashion. Learn its origin, construction, sizes, leathers and what to check when buying pre-owned.Explore the profile

Hermès · Top-handleHermès KellyA disciplined trapezoid with a long design history and a name linked to Grace Kelly. Compare Sellier and Retourne construction, sizes, carry options and pre-owned buying checks.Explore the profile

Louis Vuitton · Top-handleLouis Vuitton AlmaA structured Louis Vuitton dome bag with a long design lineage. Compare its classic dimensions and materials, and learn how it differs from softer Speedy styles.Explore the profile

Dior · Top-handleLady DiorA structured Dior icon associated with Princess Diana and the house’s Cannage motif. Learn its 1995 story, sizes, charms, materials and responsible resale research.Explore the profile

Gucci · Top-handleGucci Bamboo 1947A Gucci design born in 1947, recognised by its curved bamboo handle. Learn how the handle is made, how editions vary and what matters when buying vintage.Explore the profile

Fendi · Top-handleFendi PeekabooA structured Fendi bag named for its glimpsed interior. Compare Peekaboo sizes and construction, practical access and material-specific pre-owned checks.Explore the profile

Prada · Top-handlePrada GalleriaA structured Prada bag named for the Milan gallery that houses the brand’s historic store. Understand Saffiano leather, size and strap choices, and condition checks.Explore the profile

Top-handle / shoulder bag bags (2)

Bottega Veneta · Top-handle / shoulder bagBottega Veneta AndiamoA modern Bottega Veneta design that puts Intrecciato craft first. Explore its woven leather, strap construction, size options and care considerations.Explore the profile

Mulberry · Top-handle / shoulder bagMulberry BayswaterA British leather satchel tote introduced in 2003. Learn its Postman’s-lock detail, leather variations, weight and what to look for when buying pre-owned.Explore the profile

Top-handle / tote bags (1)

Saint Laurent · Top-handle / toteSaint Laurent Sac de JourA structured Saint Laurent tote introduced in 2013. Explore its accordion construction, size and strap options, and practical checks for a pre-owned Sac de Jour.Explore the profile

Tote bags (2)

Louis Vuitton · ToteLouis Vuitton NeverfullA lightweight open tote launched in 2007. Compare MM and other sizes, canvas choices, organization and the practical trade-offs of an open-top bag.Explore the profile

Goyard · ToteGoyard Saint LouisA lightweight Goyard tote recognised by its Goyardine chevron canvas. Learn about its open construction, reversibility, practical limits and careful resale checks.Explore the profile

Travel bag bags (1)

Louis Vuitton · Travel bagLouis Vuitton KeepallA classic soft-sided Louis Vuitton weekender. Explore Keepall sizes, the Bandoulière strap version, carry-on planning and material-specific care.Explore the profile

An editorial directory, not a retailer or an authenticity service. Brand names identify the bags discussed; exact specifications and collections may vary by year and region.