The Best Designer Bags Under $2000 in 2022

If you’re like us and you love luxury or designer bags but you don’t want to spend a fortune for them, then this article is for you. We’re going to get into the best designer bags under $2000 and hopefully you’re going to find one that you love.

Our three criteria for determining the best bags are: 

1. the price. Obviously, the bag needs to be under $2000 which is a bit of a hard task in this day and age
2. staying power. We’re going to look at bags that we believe are not super trendy so you can wear them for years to come
3. versatility. A bag that you can wear multiple ways and on multiple occasions would be preferred
4. practicality. We’re going to look at bags that are actual wearable and practical – so micro bags would not be included for example.

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The best luxury handbags under $2000 in 2022

          1.Speedy Bandouliere 25

Price – $1,820.00

If you want a classic bag, that has been around for a looong time and it will remain relevant for ever, the Louis Vuitton Speedy is the one for you. It’s not a trendy bag but it’s classic and recognizable with a price that nowadays seems kind of decent.

There are many sizes of the Louis Vuitton Speedy so you have a bit of a choice: from a super small Nano to the super roomy 40 (which in our opinion is more a travel/ weekend bag).The numbers after Speedy just mean how big they are in centimeters, so for example a 25 is 25 cm or (almost) 10 inch.

There is also a few different variants of the Speedy 25, you can choose between different canvas prints: damier ebene, damier azur or monogram. You can also choose to buy it with or without the strap and you can even customize it with your initials and straps of your choice.

A con for this bag could be that is not made from leather but from the iconic Louis Vuitton canvas with a leather trim. The LV canvas is extremely durable, so some people might see this as a pro. If you like soft, luxurious leather you might need to skip this one.

Louis Vuitton has had a few price increases lately – see an in-depth article here. But luckily  we can still find gems like this under $2000. You might want to hurry if you want a classic LV bag under 2000 as we think that the next price increase will push this bag over the 2000 dollars mark.

If you’re looking at the pre loved market, check out these pieces below with some under $600!!

          2. Prada Re-Edition Nylon Mini bag

Price: $ 1,200

Look, we know what you're thinking... "I thought you said no trendy bags?!". And yes, the Prada re-edition is a trendier bag, however, as the name implies it came back in style from the 2000s and there's no reason to believe it won't be back in style in a few years again.

But even if we completely exclude the fashion cycles, we think this bag feels classic. It has a basic shape to it and especially if you buy it in black, there's no reason to believe that it won't be wearable once this trend dies. The price is really good too, and if you have a $2000 budget, you'll have a hefty $800 to spare after you buy this bag. Even more if you decide to go preloved.

            3.Gucci Soho small leather disco bag

Price: $ 1,390

           4. Saint Laurent - Loulou Toy Bag

Price: $ 1,850

There's no real con to this bag, unless you don't like the style of course. It's quite rare in 2022 to find a designer bag in full leather and that is roomy enough under $2000. Granted, it's only $10 under, so if you're interested buy it before a price increase, or look for it pre-loved.

          7. Mulberry Bayswater 

Price: $1,300

Mulberry is a brand that is both underrated and understated. The fashion houses was founded in 1856 and so it has a lot of history and heritage behind it. Throughout the years, Mulberry fluctuated in terms of popularity, but it is without a doubt a classic luxury brand. The best part about Mulberry is its prices! Luckily there's a lot of options for bags under $2000, including its iconic, classic tote, the Bayswater.

If you're looking for the perfect work tote, look no further. The Mulberry Bayswater is both classic and understated with a great price tag.

If you prefer smaller bags, have a look at the Lily, Alexa or Antony lines - all under 2000 dollars.

Mulberry is not great on keeping its value, so check out these pre-loved pieces, most under $500!!

        8. Marni Trunk

Marni is an Italian fashion brand that was founded in 1994, making it the youngest fashion house on our list. It is however, still a luxury brand and we believe it has staying power. One of the fashion crowds' favorite bags is the Marni Trunk bag. The bag is very structured and boxy with minimal branding. In fact, no one who is not into fashion will know that you're carrying an almost $2000 bag, which is extremely appealing to some people. We love the sturdy Saffiano leather and the multitude of color options for the Trunk. It's a great everyday bag, but be aware that is less roomy than it seems due to its many compartments (which may be a blessing for the extra-organized among us).

        9.GIVENCHY Antigona Mini

Price: $ 1,950

I know what you're thinking, "that's so 2010"! And yes, the Antigona was EVERYWHERE a few years ago and it seems like its heyday has passed. However, fast forward to 2022, the Givenchy Antigona is still here, alive and well. Sure, it's not every Instagrammer's go to bag but the fact that Givency is still producing it, means that the demand is still there.

It's also one of the most practical bags on our list, made out of beautiful supple leather with a classic shape and a minimalist logo. The price is also good, just under $2000 for a classic designer handbag which has stood the test of time.

        10. Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tote

We saved the last bag on the list for a lovely beach-vibes handbag. If you want to invest in a designer bag that you can use on those fancy beach holidays and/or as an airport bag, look no further. Saint Laurent launched the Rive Gauche Tote, maybe as an answer to Dior's Book Tote but at a much more attractive price point.

The YSL tote is pretty simple, made out of canvas with a leather trim and a snap button fastening. It's obviously very "in your face" with the name of the brand and the bag printed on the bag, but it is a summer staple.

Here we have it, the top 10 designer bags under $2000. We tried to look for bags in each category, from clutches, everyday bags, work and beach bags. Every year fashion houses increase their prices and so it's becoming more and more difficult to find a good designer bag that is actually "affordable" or less than 2000 dollars. In our research we found that a good way to save is:

• to buy bags that are not leather: like Louis Vuitton's coated canvas, Saint Laurent's canvas or Prada's nylon
• look for brands that are a little more underrated such as Marni or Mulberry
• buy smaller bags or clutches that are reminiscent of the more popular iconic bags (like the Lady Dior Clutch or the YSL Toy Loulou).