Affordable luxury: 9 best designer bags under P20,000

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Oh boy, 2022 is here, and it's time to treat yourself to maybe one (or two!) of these affordable designer bags under P26,000 (US$500). Thanks to trusted commerce sites Net-A-Porter, Farfetch and Shopbop, we're about to add some of these bags into the cart, pronto!

Both Farfetch and Shopbop are giving us many reasons to smile because they're giving us 50 per cent off selected items, so we'd encourage you to get those fingers clicking. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout, with shipping to the Philippines.

Our editorial team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links below, we may receive a commission. Prices were correct at the time of publication.

1. Staud Ollie glossed-leather shoulder bag

Buy now at P17,100

Staud. (PHOTO: Net-A-Porter)
Staud. (PHOTO: Net-A-Porter)

This 'Ollie' baguette bag is made from glossy leather with two interlocking rings at the strap. It's the ideal size for stashing your phone, keys and wallet.

2. By Far Rachel bag

Buy now at P19,130

By Far Rachel Bag. (PHOTO: Shopbop)
By Far Rachel Bag. (PHOTO: Shopbop)

This full-leather shoulder bag fits all your necessities such as keys, phone and cards.

3. Marc Jacobs Shutter Crossbody Bag

P11,791 P19,652 at Shopbop

Marc Jacobs Shutter Crossbody bag. (PHOTO: Shopbop)
Marc Jacobs Shutter Crossbody bag. (PHOTO: Shopbop)

This eye-grabbing blue-coloured bag comes with a crossbody strap if you're looking for something more casual.

4. See By Chole Mara bag

P19,733 at Net-A-Porter

See By Chloe Mara bag. (PHOTO: Net-A-Porter)
See By Chloe Mara bag. (PHOTO: Net-A-Porter)

The saddle shape and oversized gold ring of See By Chloé's 'Mara' bag have been pulled straight from the brand's archives - the equestrian details look just as fresh today as they did when they were introduced.

5. Michael Michael Kors Medium Jet Set tote bag

P10,811 P14,432 at Farfetch

Michael Michael Kors Medium Jet Set tote bag. (PHOTO: Farfetch)
Michael Michael Kors Medium Jet Set tote bag. (PHOTO: Farfetch)

Carry it with style using the top handle, or clip on the strap to use it as a crossbody bag.

6. Tory Burch Kira Chevron bag

P16,824 P24,034 at Shopbop

Tory Burch Kira Chevron bag. (PHOTO: Shopbop)
Tory Burch Kira Chevron bag. (PHOTO: Shopbop)

This is a minimalist Tory Burch baguette bag, featuring the diagonal quilting that distinguishes the label's Kira collection.

7. Mansur Gavriel Tulipano Compact Bag

P15,552 P20,736 at Shopbop

Mansur Gavriel Tulipano. (PHOTO: Shopbop)
Mansur Gavriel Tulipano. (PHOTO: Shopbop)

Defined by luxe colors and clean silhouettes, this Mansur Gavriel compact bag is great for travels or day-to-day use.

8. Karl Lagerfeld K/Skuare bouclé tote bag

P8,554 P17,108 at Farfetch

Karl Lagerfeld K/Skuare bouclé tote bag. (PHOTO: Farfetch)
Karl Lagerfeld K/Skuare bouclé tote bag. (PHOTO: Farfetch)

Karl Lagerfeld's K/Skuare bouclé tote bag is perfect for the office as it can fit a 13-inch laptop.

9. Zac Zac Posen top-handle tote bag

P5,299 P10,598 at Farfetch

Zac Zac Posen Tote Bag. (PHOTO: Farfetch)
Zac Zac Posen Tote Bag. (PHOTO: Farfetch)

This full leather burgundy red tote bag is stylish enough to take you from day to night.

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