by Matt von Holtz.
The scramble for the perfect gift is on, and nothing says luxury quite like a designer handbag for Christmas. With time ticking away, last-minute shoppers are all in search of that one item that speaks volumes without saying a word. Whether you’re looking to impress or simply to delight, this luxury handbag gift guide is your map to buying the perfect designer handbag, making sure your last-minute choice is anything but an afterthought.
Last-minute Luxury Handbag Gifts
Coach Tabby 26 Pebbled-Leather Shoulder Bag in Chalk
£450
The Tabby 26 Pebbled-Leather Shoulder Bag in Chalk is made from 100% cow leather, featuring a tumble-grain texture for a unique feel. It includes a discreet concealed pressed-stud closure on the front for security. The bag offers a detachable shoulder strap, allowing you to wear it multiple ways. It’s adorned with a branded clasp and gold-toned hardware on the front. Inside, you’ll find a dual-compartment design, an internal zip pocket, and a debossed brand patch. There’s also an external slip pocket for convenience and a foiled text print on the front.
Coach
Tabby 26 Pebbled-Leather Shoulder Bag in Chalk
£450
Tory Burch Romy Bucket Bag in Tiramisu
£440
The Romy Bucket Bag from Tory Burch in Tiramisu is made from soft pebbled leather, featuring a gently gathered shape. It’s designed to be your go-to everyday bag, being light in weight but with ample space inside, including an organising pocket. It’s accented with a slim belt and a new button logo. You can carry it by the top handle or as a crossbody with the adjustable, removable shoulder strap. The bag secures with a magnetic snap and a belted strap with a collar stud closure.
Tory Burch
Romy Bucket Bag in Tiramisu
£440
Valentino Garavani VLOGO Mini Leather & Woven Raffia Bucket Bag
£1,250
The VLOGO Mini Leather & Woven Raffia Bucket Bag by Valentino Garavani, priced at £1,250, adds a touch of light to the grey winter days in the UK. Crafted from brown leather and beige raffia, it keeps its unique bucket shape. A gold-tone ‘VLOGO’ plaque adorns its exterior, and the matching chain strap allows for cross-body carrying. Even in the colder months, this unlined bag with its drawstring top is just the right size for your phone, sunglasses, and lip balm.
Valentino Garavani
VLOGO Mini Leather & Woven Raffia Bucket Bag
£1,250
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Leather Crossbody Bag Black
£2,980
The Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Leather Crossbody Bag in Black is made from 100% leather in Italy. It offers a magnetic fastening for convenience. The bag features an adjustable snake body-shaped chain strap and a fold-over design, accented by the signature Serpenti head closure with enamel detailing. Inside, you’ll find two main compartments, one zipped compartment, and three card slots, all closed with a snakehead zipper. The bag includes branded silver-toned hardware and is fully lined.
Bvlgari
Serpenti Forever Leather Crossbody Bag Black
£2,980
Givenchy Shark Lock Leather Bucket Bag
£1,550
Givenchy’s ‘Shark’ Lock tote boasts a distinctive, layered silhouette, offering just the right amount of room for essentials like your phone, cardholder, and lip-gloss, ideal for evening out. Crafted from soft calf leather, it sports a non-functional silver-tone lock showcasing the brand’s signature ‘4G’ logo. You can attach the strap for a hands-free experience. The bag features a detachable top handle and an adjustable shoulder strap for versatility. It includes an internal slip pocket and is fully lined, with an open top design. It comes with a dust bag for storage.
Givenchy
Shark Lock Leather Bucket Bag
£1,550
Burberry Mini Check Bucket Bag
£1,050
This Mini Check Bucket Bag is made in Italy from cotton twill featuring the iconic Burberry Check. It’s lightweight and unlined, with hand-painted edges and smooth calf leather accents. The bag comes with an adjustable leather strap, allowing you to switch between shoulder and crossbody wear. Part of the Classics Collection, it offers a distinctive touch of Burberry. It secures with a drawcord and includes brushed metal hardware.
Burberry
Mini Check Bucket Bag
£1,050
Bottega Veneta Sardine Intrecciato Leather Top-handle Bag Chalk
£3,320
The Sardine Intrecciato Leather Top-handle Bag from Bottega Veneta in Chalk is crafted from 100% lamb leather. It features a magnetic closure. The bag is distinguished by its abstract carry handle, gold-toned hardware with a hammered texture, and a polished finish. The all-over interwoven design adds a unique pattern to the bag, which contains one main compartment. Made in Italy, it comes with a dust bag for protection. The handle is handcrafted, with engraved markings that make each bag unique.
Bottega Veneta
Sardine Intrecciato Leather Top-handle Bag Chalk
£3,320
Savette Symmetry 19 Leather Shoulder Bag In Wine
£1,850
The Symmetry 19 Leather Shoulder Bag in Wine from Savette is the result of Amy Zurek’s year-long commitment to crafting the ideal cross-body bag, considering every detail. Made in Italy from claret calf leather, it has polished gold-tone hardware and an adjustable strap for ease. The interior, unlined, is perfectly sized for your cardholder, lip balm, and phone. It includes an internal slip pocket and a twist lock-fastening front flap for closure.
Savette
Symmetry 19 Leather Shoulder Bag In Wine
£1,850
Prada Leather Bucket Bag in Black
£1,750
Prada’s Leather Bucket Bag in Black is the perfect addition for those looking to refine their accessory collection with a compact, bold piece. This bag, crafted in Italy from supple calfskin, features an eco-friendly lining of the brand’s signature Re-Nylon. It’s designed with a drawstring closure, a detachable and adjustable strap for versatility, and adorned with gold-tone hardware.
Prada
Leather Bucket Bag in Black
£1,750
Versace Tag Leather Hobo Bag Black
£1,200
The Versace Tag Leather Hobo Bag in Black is made from ultra-soft nappa leather. It features metal Versace lettering and can be carried by the single top handle or as a crossbody with its detachable and adjustable leather strap. It includes a removable leather tag keychain with Medusa hardware, closes with a top zip, and has logo details. Made in Italy.
Versace
Versace Tag Leather Hobo Bag Black
£1,200
Dolce & Gabbana Marlene Day Mini Leather Tote in Blush
£2,850
Made from soft calf leather, it’s detailed with logo-engraved gold-tone hardware for a luxurious finish. This mini tote is perfect for carrying the essentials and features two top handles along with a detachable chain strap for varied carrying options. Inside, you’ll find both zipped and slip pockets for organisation, fully lined for a polished interior. The bag secures with a twist-lock fastening at the top.
Dolce & Gabbana
Marlene Day Mini Leather Tote in Blush
£2,850
Jacquemus Le Bisou Perle Leather Shoulder Bag Black
£595
The Le Bisou Perle Leather Shoulder Bag in Black, priced at £595, is crafted from 100% cow leather with a 100% cotton lining. It features a zip closure, and the adjustable strap is adorned with two beaded embellishments. The front showcases metallic branding, while inside there’s one main compartment and a slip pocket for organisation. Completed with gold-toned hardware, this bag is fully lined and made in Italy.
Jacquemus
Le Bisou Perle Leather Shoulder Bag Black
£595
Alexander Wang Small Ryan Knit Bag
£575
This bag is a unique piece, fashioned from engineered rib knit in black, and embellished with crystal hotfix. Taking its cue from a dust-bag shape, this handbag boasts a drawstring closure and sports the logo at the centre front. It features a fixed length strap handle, a single main compartment, and an interior backwall pocket. The trim is made from crystal glass.
Alexander Wang
Small Ryan Knit Bag
£575
Khaite Augustina Hobo Leather Shoulder Bag in Hazelnut
£2,160
The Khaite Augustina Hobo Leather Shoulder Bag in Hazelnut is defined by its zip-top design, clean lines, and high-quality finish. With an adjustable strap, it can be worn on the shoulder or crossbody. It has a top zip closure and a front logo detail, crafted in Italy.
Khaite
Augustina Hobo Leather Shoulder Bag in Hazelnut
£2,160
Tory Burch Mini T Monogram Hotfix Bucket Bag
£520
This Mini T Monogram Hotfix Bucket Bag displays the brand’s signature pattern in embossed jacquard. This mini bucket bag is edged in fine leather, offering a top handle and a removable crossbody strap. The drawstrings are managed with a metal logo cord stopper, which you press to loosen and release to lock. Made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester jacquard, with leather and hot fix stone accents, it includes a microfiber lining with a suede-like finish and closes with a drawstring.
Tory Burch
Mini T Monogram Hotfix Bucket Bag
£520
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*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
