42 Handbags That Any Fashion Person Would Want as a Gift

handbag gift ideas shown in a collage of the best purses to buy for the stylish woman who has everything
(Image credit: Who What Wear; PICTURED (left to right): Brandon Blackwood Luna Bag ($350); Demellier The New York Bag ($670); Staud Tommy Bag ($250); Behno Elizabeth Baguette ($236); Luar Ana Bag ($265); Gucci Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag ($3400); Freja New York Mercer Bag ($398); Longchamp Le Roseau XS Handbag ($620); Michael Kors Ludlow Pochette ($298))

Confession time: I am one of those people… You know, a bag lady. Despite pleas from loved ones, I can't stop buying more handbags. In fact, I could consider it a full-fledged hobby at this point because I'm constantly searching for rising brands, secondhand gems, and new trends. It may be annoying to some, but true fashion insiders know that this accessory is one of the best investments you can make.

Not only can a handbag make or break an outfit, but designer accessories can also retain and gain value over time. Unsurprisingly, then, there's no better gift idea than giving them a handbag. But if you are shopping for someone who's a self-professed bag person (like me), you can't give them any old purse. You'll want to give them a bag that can retain value and become a pivotal part of their wardrobe. In that vein, I did the research to identify 42 purses that will retain value and remain stylish well into 2025. Keep scrolling to see the best handbag gift ideas at every price point.

Under $350

Under $650

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This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
Freelance Fashion Editor

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.