The 20 Best Affordable Luxury Brands You Need To Know About
Wondering where to start in the world of luxury brands? Let this list of the best affordable luxury brands help you make your next designer purchase.
The fashion industry and the luxury brands it includes can be daunting, and it can be hard to know where to begin. Below, we’ve listed 20 of the top affordable luxury brands to help you dip your toe into the fashion world. Whether this is your 1st luxury purchase or 10th – we’ve got lots of items you should add to your wish list.
20 Best Affordable Luxury Brands
1. Tory Burch
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Tory Burch began her fashion label of the same name in 2004 and since the brand has grown enormously, with 300 Tory Burch stores worldwide, as well as a big presence in department stores.
Tory Burch now offers shoes, accessories, home wear, and handbags – including the Kira Chevron Convertible Shoulder Bag ($598).
This designer handbag is made from quilted leather and features an adjustable chain strap and the memorable Tory Burch logo is shining gold hardware – gorgeous!
2. Coach
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Coach is a fan favorite affordable luxury fashion brand. After the brand began as a leatherworker in 1941, it grew rapidly to also include clothes as well.
In 2014, Stuart Vevers became the creative director and helped to make Coach into a must-see luxury brand. The brand is still well-known for its bags, such as the Willow Leather Shoulder bag ($350).
The color-blocking of this handbag is not only fashionable but also adds to the sophisticated look of this versatile bag. The interior is split in two by a central zip pocket to help you always remain organized.
3. Marc Jacobs
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Marc Jacobs founded his namesake brand in 1986 and was soon after awarded the Perry Ellis award for ‘New Fashion Talent’ – displaying the sheer talent of Marc Jacobs.
The brand was known as a mixture of grunge and couture in the 1990s and has then evolved into one of the top Avant-Garde luxury brands.
This Tote Bag ($215) is our current favorite bag from Marc Jacobs. This relaxed tote has top handles and a roomy interior, with plenty of room for all your work or weekend essentials.
4. Kate Spade
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Kate Spade New York was started by husband-and-wife pair, Kate and Andy Spade, in 1993 and opened their first store in New York City’s SoHo in 1996.
One of America’s favorite designers, Kate Spade, is known for its incredible leather goods as well as incredible eyewear, shoes, and a womenswear line.
This All Day Leather Tote ($248) is a perfect example of one of the stunning Kate Spade bags. This tote bag is made from a richly-textured leather and comes with a removable zip pouch, in bold prints, to help you remain organized.
5. Michael Kors
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Michael Kors launched his eponymous brand in 1981, and it has now become one of the most instantly recognizable affordable luxury brands. The brand offers super-fashionable bags, clothes, and sunglasses all at a reasonable price tag – meaning you can look luxurious without breaking the bank.
The Avril Small Leather Satchel Bag ($328) is a great example of an affordable premium bag to add to your collection. The top handles and adjustable shoulder strap mean the bag can be worn in a variety of different ways. Michael Kors has also added gold hardware to the bag that perfectly accentuates the sleek black leather.
6. Ted Baker London
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Ted Baker London was founded in Glasgow in the 1980s and has since grown into one of the top British affordable luxury brands.
Ted Baker is known for fashionable men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collections, as well as accessories, beauty products, and handbags. This glorious Chhloee Leather Hobo Bag ($289) is a perfect example.
The bag is made from grained leather to create a soft structure and is finished with a top handle and a detachable shoulder strap for multiple styling options. This stunning bag would make a great everyday handbag for all your daily essentials.
7. Longchamp
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Founded in 1948, renowned brand Longchamp is the king of tote bags. Longchamp is known for its use of nylon, a lightweight, hardwearing fabric that has made bags from the brand so wildly popular.
Everyone needs a Le Pliage bag ($125) in their life – it is versatile, foldable, and has been made in many colors, shapes, and patterns to suit any personal style.
The bag also has a cell phone pocket, zip closure, and a water-resistant lining, making it oh-so practical.
8. Cult Gaia
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Cult Gaia has some of the most unique, beautiful handbags that we’ve ever laid eyes on. Although the brand has been around since 2012, it was in 2016 that it sprung to the forefront of fashion thanks to its wildly popular Ark bag.
If you’ve been following fashion trends since then, we have no doubt that you’ve seen at least imitations of the original bamboo bag.
Since then, Cult Gaia’s popularity hasn’t died down. It continues to innovate and surprise shoppers with cool and modern takes on bags, shoes and clothing. The Mina Top Handle Bag ($498) featured above is the perfect example of everything the brand represents. There are loads more quirky pieces from Cult Gaia if you love statement accessories!
9. Staud
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Los Angeles-based label, Staud, is one of the new brands you should really add to your collection. Founders Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto based Staud on the idea that fashion should be able to empower women and be accessible at the same time – which is which they have made this brand so affordable.
If you are looking for your first piece from Staud, then look no further than the Rey Croc-Embossed Hobo bag ($325).
The bag has a unique, structured shape, with a top handle, and a roomy interior fitted with a zipper pocket to keep everything organized – the perfect playful bag to add to your collection.
10. See by Chloé
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See by Chloé is the younger sister of the luxury fashion house, Chloé. See by Chloé was launched in 2001 and is known for cool-girl basics, that are imbued with a sense of glamour at lower retail prices.
This Mara Leather Saddle Bag ($485) is a perfect example of the luxury label’s minimalist and elegant aesthetic.
The bag features oversized ring hardware, a logo charm, and a chain and leather strap, while the interior has a wall pocket to help you stay organized.
11. Rebecca Minkoff
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Rebecca Minkoff is one of the biggest affordable luxury brands in America for handbags and shoes. The label was founded in 2005 by brother and sister duo, Uri and Rebecca Minkoff – now, the luxury goods from the brand are stocked in over 900 stores.
In 2018, Rebecca Minkoff made the decision not to show at New York Fashion Week and instead launched a new project with the 2018 Women’s March.
If you love the morals behind this brand, then you will love the designs as well – such as the ‘Love Jumbo’ Crossbody Bag ($358), with its quilted leather, polished hardware, and chain strap.
12. Ganni
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The Danish brand, Ganni, was founded by Ditte Reffstrup, is a recent addition to the world of luxury fashion brands, and is ideal if you are looking to add some Scandinavian cool to your look.
Ganni is known for relaxed midi dresses and boldly patterned, eye-catching tops, all right up to date with the latest trends.
This Banner Recycled Leather Saddle Bag ($375) is the perfect example of Ganni’s sophisticated design. The recycled leather makes this bag a great sustainable option while the adjustable crossbody strap means it can be worn in many different ways.
13. Rixo
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Rixo offers designer clothes at an affordable price – perfect if you are looking for a treat!
The label was launched in 2015 by Henrietta Rix & Orlagh McCloskey, who both love vintage styles and wanted to incorporate this into their inclusive, affordable fashion brand.
The Winslett Mini dress ($397) is a perfect example of the brand’s fun, flirty, vintage style. The dress’ slim bodycon silhouette is super flattering, while the crepe de chine is printed with vibrant red flowers to add a bit of something special to your wardrobe.
14. Kurt Geiger London
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After the first Kurt Geiger store was opened in London in 1963, the footwear and accessories label has become one of the top affordable designer brands, known for stylish British design.
Kurt Geiger initially only offered women’s shoes, but a men’s collection was added in 1995, after which more accessories such as handbags were added to the collection.
Kurt Geiger is known for its glorious shimmering rainbow designs – such as the Rainbow Shop Kensington Leather Crossbody Bag ($295). The diagonal stripes create an eye-catching bag, while the pull though chain strap makes for a versatile bag in luxurious fabrics.
15. Proenza Schouler White Label
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Proenza Schouler White Label is the cool-sister label of Proenza Schouler – it mixes high-end, luxury elements, with everyday essentials and basics.
If you want a more relaxed, casual look that remains elegant, then Proenza Schouler White Label is the affordable luxury brand that is perfect for you.
One example of the brand’s minimalist style is the Watts Leather Camera Shoulder Bag ($295) – made in soft leather with a contrasting stitch. The bag features an adjustable shoulder strap and dual zip closure.
16. Stuart Weitzman
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The Stuart Weitzman brand began in his father, Seymour Weitzman’s shoe factory, with Stuart Weitzman designing shoes for the business in the 1960s.
In 1965, Stuart took over the brand from his father and made the footwear label into a worldwide name. Nowadays, Stuart Weitzman is known for classic styles of shoes, often with a glam touch.
These Nudistcurve Ankle Strap Sandal Heels ($450) are a perfect example of the label’s sophisticated look – with sleek straps and a square toe, all on a 4” heel.
17. Guess
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Guess is an affordable luxury brand name everyone knows about – and rightly so. They became a top American brand through stunning, always-trendy men’s and womenswear collections as well as fashion accessories, including bags, and shoes.
In addition to their accessories and bags, they’re best known for their jeans, logo-embellished t-shirts, and trendy dresses, such as the one featured above, available for just $138.
18. Off White
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Italian luxury label, Off-White, was founded by the legendary Virgil Abloh in 2012. The brand has shown collections at Paris Fashion Week and has retail stores across the world, including Tokyo, London, and New York.
Known for unusual collaborations, Off-White has created luxury goods with Rimowa, Dr. Martens, Ikea, and Moncler.
The Classic Mini Industrial Jacquard Belt ($240) perfectly displays the brand’s unique approach – the design was inspired by lifting slings and features a black buckle, black logo, and red topstitching.
19. Maria Tash
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Don’t worry! We haven’t forgotten about luxury jewelry at affordable prices too! Maria Tash is known worldwide for her piercing studios, located in New York, London, and Miami, as well as gorgeous jewelry.
World-renowned Maria Tash as features in Vogue and Ocean Drive, plus the brand’s designs are worn by countless celebrities, including Rihanna and Blake Lively. So, why don’t you pick up a piece for yourself?
The Diamond Eternity Clicker is the perfect place to start – a gold earring with diamonds that will go with countless outfits, at a price point of a reasonable $435.
20. Monica Vinader
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Monica Vinader is a British jewelry brand founded in 2007 that aims to create demi-fine jewelry, i.e. jewelry that is somewhere between fine and fashion jewelry. Soon after its founding, Monica Vinader won ‘Jewelry Brand of the Year’, and since then pairs of earrings from the brand have been worn by celebrities and royalty such as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
The luxury items on offer include necklaces, rings, and earrings – including the Keshi Pearl Hoop earrings ($185).
These sophisticated, elegant earrings will add a bit of glam to any outfit. The earrings are also sustainably-made from natural pearls and recycled 18-carat gold.
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