There’s a lot of stuff out there, and not all fashion pieces are created equal. Luckily, the ELLE editors know their way around a shopping rail, and when it comes to helping you find those niche brands worth knowing to high-street hits of quality, and a few vintage treasures too, our ELLE Edits showcase the very best of the season. While there is nothing quite the thrill of unboxing a major , you don’t need to spend more than the average mortgage to get your hands on a that’ll make every outfit feel that little bit more special.
Today, plenty of mid-range brands are leaning heavily into accessories, serving up affordable designer bags that don’t disappoint in either design or quality. In recent years, the rise of the contemporary label – fuelled by the likes of Ganni, Rejina Pyo et al – has opened up the floor for a stable of cult designers that challenge the traditional blockbuster offering, serving up something far cooler for a price that isn’t completely out of reach. For quiet-luxury fans, , and are delivering forensically considered designs that marry form and function perfectly.
Here, uncompromising quality is combined with planet-positive initiatives, from partnerships with independent artisans to charity projects that ensure your purchase has a positive impact. At the other end of the spectrum, the likes of and are imagining sell-out statement bags that look as good in real life as they do on Instagram (if you can actually get your hands on one, that is).
