Top 10 Underrated Handbags With Their Own Cult Following

These bags are practically flying-off the shelves! Whether because they are new, independent, or in limited artisan quantities, these handbags have been under the radar from mass-sold luxury goods—for now.

But rather than letting their elusiveness get in the way, these brands have found ways to be a crowd pleaser, garnering a loyal fan base that will no doubt expand to global proportions in the near future. If you’re a true handbag aficionado, this list will is sure to give you a thrill as you hunt for your next ‘It’ bag purchase.

 

 

Paula Cademartori

 

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This Milan-based Brazilian designer has established her brand with that unique signature buckle, an insignia adorned in all her bags. But the best part of Paula Cademartori’s bags is their variety; the bags come in clean classics, like the iconic “Petite Faye” bag, or to the vibrantly embellished styles, like the “Dun Dun Love”.

 

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Boyy

 

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Simple, elegant and highly-recognizable, Boyy bags have a signature style that is often translated into different colors and fabrics per season, the most iconic being the belt-buckle closure of their handbags. Offered in a variety of sizes and trendy colors, these Boyy bags have been frequently seen in the fashion weeks streets.

 

Boldrini Selleria

 

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No fuss, no elaborate marketing, just leather handbags done to perfection. Made in Tuscany, Italy, these bags are crafted by a traditional, family-owned leather business, employing the finest artisans in the region. Because they are artisanal, these bags are often sold in limited quantities, and only among trusted retailers.  

 

Strathberry

 

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Although it’s fine handbag craftsmanship as it is, the Strathberry Midi Tote shot to fame when Meghan Markle made it her bag of choice during a royal visit to Nottingham. The specific tri-colour bag sold out overnight, and to date is still in a pre-order waitlist!

 

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Ulyana Sergeenko

 

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Plush, plain but with a touch of magic, the Ulyanna Sergeenko bags are hard to come by because of the couturier’s dominantly atelier-based set-up in Moscow. But her reputation as a fashion tour-de-force has definitely amped up the demands for her designs, regardless of its irregular, limited quantity.

 

Demetria

 

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Florence-based Filipina handbag designer Mai Mai Cojuangco is lauded for bringing in premium Italian leather-craft to the Manila elite with her own brand, “Demetria”. Designed to be fashionable yet practical, Demetria bags typically sell-out in a matter of days upon launch, which at the moment is exclusively at Idée Clothing.

 

Wandler

 

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Considering that this leather goods brand just launched in 2017, the fact that it’s a street-style favorite in fashion weeks is impressive. Its iconic Hortensia bag takes on a truly unique silhouette, like a tulip-shaped tote, and comes in a variety of neutral colors, to candy tones.

 

Gabriela Hearst

 

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Uruguay-born New York designer Gabriela Hearst established her namesake brand as a womenswear powerhouse, before expanding her designs to bags. Originally a limited-edition gift to her patrons and friends, the “Nina” quickly became one of the most in-demand bags among fashion mavens, and has since become a staple in her shops.

 

Jacquemus

 

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For the woman who truly wants to make that fashion statement, the Jacquemus Les sac Chiquito microbag will definitely make some heads turn. This laughably tiny bag has been a favorite among fashionable celebrities, like Rihanna and Kim Kardashian. At the moment, these microbags are sold-out everywhere, but trend forecasters predict that these could be ushering a new trend of petite bags.

 

Manu Atelier

 

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Another street style favorite, the Manu Atelier bags are recognizable for their incredibly structured, but vibrantly toned leather bags. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, this luxury leather brand boasts a heritage of craftsmanship and leather manufacturing, passed from one generation to another.

 

Lead photos via @paulacademartori