M&S’s Expensive-Looking Handbags Are Legendary—14 That Pass for Designer

Even the most well-put-together outfit can be let down by a less-than handbag. You might not think it, but it can set the tone of your look—for good or bad. However, you needn't spend a fortune to secure a handbag of chic stature.
Don't get us wrong. Designer bags are undoubtedly lovely, but you really don't need one to look stylish this spring. In fact, there is one brand that creates affordable handbags that no one will be able to guess the price of.
Zarah carries the Faux Leather Top Handle Bag by M&S
Marks & Spencer has long been our go-to when outfitting our lingerie drawers. Lately, however, we find ourselves gravitating toward its handbag department to see its offering of accessories, which continuously impresses us.
As we speak, the handbag section is stocked with some of the sleekest crossbodies, top-handles and totes we've seen in a long while, in every fabric from premium leather to trending canvas and quintessential straw for spring 2024.
To save you the time of scrolling through the entire site, we've rounded up 15 of the best Marks and Spencer handbags for you here. So keep scrolling to uncover your new carryall.
SHOP THE CHICEST MARKS & SPENCER HANDBAGS
The intricate weave and leather straps had me believing this was designer.
This large tote is not only practical, but so understated that you'll use it for years.
We couldn't have an M&S handbags roundup without this much-loved bag.
Inject some joy into your looks with this playful red bag.
A crossbody bag is a wardrobe staple, and the wave-design of this one is particularly chic.
This dark brown shade adds to the elevated feel of this bag.
Clutch bags have returned to fashion favour, and a cream shade always adds a chic finishing touch.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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