M&S handbags might just be some of the chicest on the high street right now, and some of them even compete with higher-end bags for a fraction of the price. The brand’s autumn collection is now available online and in stores, and there is one handbag in particular that has caught our eye.
New for the chilly season, the Suedette Buckle Shoulder Bag, priced at £40, has caught our eye for its design. The bag reminds us a lot of Prada’s Logo plaque top-handle bag, which comes with a hefty price tag of £2,300. Of course, it’s not identical, but if you love the Prada handbag and want something that gives a similar vibe without the mammoth cost, it’s a good option.
The M&S bag is crafted from suedette and includes an attached key tag. It’s similar in shape and look to the Prada bag and also has a fashionable buckle detail and rounded handles, much like the designer’s bag. Prada’s bag, however, is different because it has the brand’s enamelled metal signature logo, while the material is costly soft leather with a glossy finish.
The M&S bag originally came out in a chocolate brown shade and a black, though the brown is currently sold out. It remains available online in a timeless black. Its rectangular form, distinctive curved handles, and side buckle straps give the handbag a more luxurious appearance than its £40 price tag suggests.
Although the M&S bag has not yet been reviewed on the retailer’s website, one potential downside is that its shape may make it difficult to fit items into. Another factor to consider is that its trendy design may not be a classic for everyone, so shoppers should ponder whether they will continue to use it once the trend fades before making a purchase.
For those with a generous budget seeking an investment piece in an autumnal shade, Coach’s Empire 34 Leather Carryall Bag is available at Selfridges for £450. It boasts large, rounded handles in a fashionable style and comes in ‘merlot’ shade, which is popular this autumn.
Alternatively, other high-end-looking bags we’ve spotted on the high street include H&M’s black bucket bag, now just £20, reduced from £38. The Liverpool Echo reports that it’s also available in autumnal brown and dark brown hues.
Shoppers can purchase New Look’s black faux leather oversized woven embossed Slouche Shoulder Bag, priced at £29. With its woven design and casual finish, it’s perfect for workdays and weekend outings.
