Welcome to our list of the Top 10 Low-Key Luxury Bags!
If you’re a fan of luxury bags, but prefer a more understated and subtle look, then you have come to the right place. Here I’ll show you some of the most stylish and sophisticated bags that are perfect for those who want to make a statement without being too flashy. These bags have great quality and timeless designs.
So, without further ado here are the Top 10 Low-Key Luxury Bags:
1. Saint Laurent Sac de Jour
The Sac De Jour, the most famous bag of the brand, was designed in 2013 by then creative director Hedi Slimane. The Sac De Jour or bag of the day was inspired by the Hermès Birkin and is one of those bags that will never go out of style. It is a bag that appeals to old money and classic aesthetics. The bag does not have flashy logos, only a small Saint Laurent Paris marking near the top. It has a briefcase inspired silhouette that will always be chic! The Sac de Jour comes in a few sizes, colors and leathers, fit for any occasion. It is the kind of bag you can easily take from the office to a night out.
This is an investment bag that you will not regret buying and will never go out of style!
2. Giorgio Armani La Prima Bag
In 1995, Giorgio Armani designed his very first bag, with a timeless design this is the newest iteration of the style! Placed at the crossroads between functional and fashionable, this new creation with its rounded lines was inspired by the classic suit. Made in Italian leather, this classic bag was relaunched in 2019, with the same elegant style first designed 27 years ago. The bag is a testament to Giorgio Armani’s incredible know-how, the La Prima bag is made from leather panels that are hand-assembled. This is a minimalist bag that also has a very modern aesthetic, it comes in a few different sizes and colors.
This bag is not so mainstream, is a quiet option that will become a classic staple in your wardrobe!
3. Ferragamo Studio Bag
The Studio is a beautiful and timeless bag you will not regret buying! An emblem of style and elegance, the ultra-versatile Ferragamo Studio Bag is destined for long lasting success. A modern and sophisticated design with iconic details tailored for the woman seeking a contemporary and minimal aesthetic. Launched in 2018 the Ferragamo Studio Bag celebrates the founder’s first studio. Made of natural-grain calfskin, this small-sized version features a front zip pocket, a large lined interior compartment and a practical removable pouch. The metal closure with Gancini buckle and the studded bottom make it unique and original.
This is a classic style of the brand that you will love to wear this years and many more to come!
4. Aspinal London Tote
A quiet luxury tote bag, you will love the London tote! Simple and understated, the signature London Tote is a versatile everyday companion. Handcrafted from the finest full-grain leather in a choice of supple pebble or soft croc finishes, its semi-structured shape is instantly recognizable with the two stitched ‘A’ panels to the sides, accented by the signature Bee & ‘A’ charms and subtle branding on the front. Designed to last a lifetime, this must-have piece can be carried by the soft top handles or worn over one shoulder.
The London tote comes in a few different colors and sizes, all perfect for everyday wear!
5. Celine Classic Box Bag
If you are looking for a low-key crossbody bag, the Box is one of the most classy you’ll ever find. The Box bag was launched in 2011 and it was an instant hit! This bag is at the same time contemporary and classic, is the perfect day bag and would probably be one of the most used bags in your collection. As always when it comes to Celine, this bag is crafted with the best materials and incredible craftsmanship. There is even on in lizard skin if you like exotic leathers. This bag has a classic flap style with a structured silhouette and an adjustable strap, that allows you to wear the bag crossbody or over the shoulder. This bag is a Phoebe Philo design but is also modern and fits the new Celine style.
Minimalist, elegant and classic, you cannot do better than the Celine Box!
6. Toteme T-Lock Bag
This everyday TOTEME bag is sculpted with a curved top that complements the shape of the hand and arm. It’s crafted in Italy from supple yet resilient pebble-grained leather certified by the Leather Working Group and finished with a silver-tone metal T-Lock, contrast topstitching and protective feet, then lined in beige microsuede fitted with two leather slip pockets. You can carry it from the top handle or from the detachable and adjustable shoulder strap for different styling options.
A durable bag that will fit all the everyday essentials while looking stylish and chic, this is a great low-key luxury bag!
7. Tory Burch Lee Radziwill Bag
Inspired by and named after the late style icon Lee Radziwill, this mini satchel done in supple leather made its debut in Tory’s spring/summer 2019 runway show. Outfitted with a top handle and optional crossbody strap, it holds only the essentials, making it perfect for a day bag. It is beautifully crafted in leather and suede, with signature lock-and-key hardware. The Lee Radziwill mini Bag is a symbol of contemporary elegance boasting the same gold hardware closure and square structure as the Hermès Kelly bag, not to mention the top handle and crossbody strap!
In my opinion this is an affordable bag that looks expensive, I love it’s timeless and elegant style!
8. Prada Re-Edition 1995
Prada bags are some of the best quiet luxury pieces you’ll ever find! The brand is known for reinventing classic styles and this bag is one of their latest launch. This handbag, a re-edition of an iconic Prada bag of 1995, was first presented in Prada’s spring/summer 22 collection and is characterized by its elegant geometric silhouette with distinct, minimalist lines. Formal allure and practicality meet in its design with a central zipper closure and three internal compartments, enhanced by the sophisticated accent of the silver screen-printed lettering logo. The accessory is made of fine brushed leather, an expression of the brand’s expertise.
This bag is elegant, minimalist and I’m betting it will be one of the most popular designer bags of spring 23.
9. Savette Tondo Bag
Established in 2020 by Amy Zurek, Savette celebrates traditional leather craft in a new and modern form. The foundation of each handbag is a timeless, sophisticated silhouette, rendered in exceptional Italian leather. And the Tondo has a classic hobo shape that will be super popular this spring! Lined in a supple suede, the Tondo Hobo combines the ease of a hobo shoulder bag with the sophistication of Savette’s signature metal hardware.
The Tondo has a sophisticated low-key style that you would be wearing on repeat!
10. Saint Laurent Manhattan Bag
If you like quiet luxury, you will love this bag! Saint Laurent’s ‘Manhattan’ shoulder bag is named after the city that never sleeps, which is why it’s well-suited to styling both night and day. Made in Italy from leather, it has a slender buckled strap securing the flap front and a slip pocket inside for your cardholder and phone. There are versions with and without the top handle, as well as shoulder and crossbody iterations. Its architectural silhouette is free of unnecessary embellishments, it is an elegant bag with a classic style.
A chic and understated Saint Laurent bag this bag is perfect for everyday wear!
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