Classic mid-range Handbags

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I'm in the market for a new black smart handbag for day to day, work etc. Doesn't have to be huge as I don't have too much to cart around with me.

I love Mulberrys but they are way out of my price bracket, which is up to about £250. I'm looking for something classic, no fancy unnecessary bling, and a good quality leather that will last.

I had a look today and am quite taken with the Kate Spade Polly Flap crossbody, and the Radley Haven Street, both pictured below. Do any handbags aficionados have suggestions for the same style/price range I could look at? Thanks in advance 🙂

I really like Fossil and Coach.

The Kate Spade bag in your OP is gorgeous.

Is there anything in Russell & Bromley?

Kate Spade rather than Radley. I like Aspinal bags, but only on sale . I also really like Coach bags

Coach Prarie satchel. Live mine.

Love Furla in the sale.

From your pictures definitely the Kate Spade for me.

Have a look at Bell & Fox. Very lovely bags.

Shoeaholics (discount designer website) is your friend.
Loads of lovely stuff here:
www.shoeaholics.com/bags-accessories/bags/cross-body-bags?page=1#colour_group/black

Thank you all! Lots to look at

Agree with Aspinal or Russell and Bromley. Whistles and All Saints also do some nice leather bags. Coccinelle also do some lovely bags.

I’ve also been stalking the Edie bag from here www.carloelondon.com/shop (I like the idea of interchangeable straps) but not ordered yet!

Oooh that's lovely @MooMinCow! It's my birthday in a few weeks so I've decided to spend that time researching and then request contributions from my parents and DP!

I like the Kate Spade - looks more stylish.

Paul Costello - always good quality & good prices - you often get them in TK Maxx too for a bargain price

Really like the kate spade one. I also have a coach bag very versatile in black.. Have a look on farfetch.com too

Aurora London do very good quality and reasonably priced bags.

Coccinelle make lovely bags.

www.coccinelle.com

I really like the Edie too, very lovely and still practical @MooMinCow.

Mint Velvet do some lovely quite reasonable bags.

Love All Saints. I think plain black leather bags which don’t have any brand written on them, very little hardware etc look really expensive

Are you anywhere near a kate spade outlet? I got a black cross body leather kate spade from gunwharf quays - very similar to what you have posted for £79!

I got a black crossbody Tory Burch for £199, check out the sale on The Outnet they've got some good bargains on their at the min.
Also Aspinal have an outlet section on their website

All Saints is fantastic quality; prices are on the higher side for high street but if you buy in the sale/outlet it’s probably doable and you will get a really good bag.