It’s time to bag yourself a purse with star appeal.
Luxury handbags have become a mainstay in celebrity and royal fashion over the years, with famous faces like Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle carrying the latest must-have styles from designers like Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
From Princess Diana’s elegant Lady Dior bag to Kim Kardashian’s Judith Lieber alien minaudière, these statement pieces can elevate even the most casual outfit.
Whether your style is more classic and chic like Kate Middleton or of-the-moment trendy like Hailey Bieber, there’s certain to be a designer bag that fits your personality.
While most of us don’t have the contacts (or cash) to score an Hermès Birkin — unlike Kanye West — check out plenty of other readily-available styles carried by your favorite stars below.
Hailey Bieber, Emma Roberts and Sydney Sweeney are among the stars who love this shoulder bag crafted in the designer’s signature woven style. Named after Jodie Foster, who once shielded her face against the paps with the then-unnamed purse, the piece is available in an incredible 22 shades.
This quilted style — which was named after Princess Diana — was made an instant classic by the late royal in the 1990s. Today, everyone from Sarah Jessica Parker to Meghan Markle has carried a version of the top-handled tote.
Jennifer Lopez is also a Dior devotee, owning several variations of the French fashion house’s trusty Book Tote, including this blue toile design.
Angelina Jolie, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie all carry this top-handled leather style, while Lady Gaga and J.Lo both favor the mini version (from $6,100) of the bag.
The Duchess of Sussex carried this petite crossbody at the 2022 Invictus Games, while Vanessa Hudgens brought a purple version to the brand’s Paris Fashion Week show earlier that year.
Kim Kardashian chose a piece to reflect her “future alien Barbie” style when the KarJenner family teamed up with celeb-loved label Judith Lieber on a line of crystal-covered bags.
Meanwhile, mom Kris Jenner channeled her love of Christmas into a $4,995 Santa design, while Kourtney, Khloé, Kylie and Kendall made clutches inspired by sushi ($4,495), a pot of gold ($5,995), a lightning bolt ($4,995) and a Doberman ($5,695), respectively.
Kendall Jenner and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are both fans of this gold-handled Bottega bag, with Jenner owning the above brown shade.
This classic, fits-everything bag has been a favorite of both celebs and working women for many years; Hilary Duff, Sofia Vergara and Reese Witherspoon all own versions.
Princess Beatrice carried this top-handled style — also sported by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley — while out and about in London in March 2023.
Kylie Jenner, Megan Thee Stallion, Miley Cyrus and Julia Fox all have shown off this Y2K-inspired shoulder bag, with the “Kardashians” star owning the above metallic blue version.
The Duchess of Sussex and Spain’s Queen Letizia share a penchant for Carolina Herrera’s luxurious accessories, with both women carrying the same cognac-colored handbag to royal events over the years.
The Princess of Wales has carried this black leather style on several occasions since 2020, including her first visit to Wales after receiving her new title in 2022.
Dua Lipa, Dakota Johnson, Cate Blanchett and Harry Styles are all in love with Gucci’s retro-style bag, which was named after Jackie Kennedy and often carried by the First Lady in the 1960s.
Hailey Bieber and Emily Ratajkowski count themselves as devotees of this textured leather handbag, and whether you’re into Barbiecore pink, basic black or sunny yellow, there’s sure to be a color to suit your style.
Kim Cattrall is a fan of this up-and-coming British luxury brand, carrying the above sleek leather style with her initials engraved on its silver plate.
Stars from Katie Holmes to Emily Blunt have carried this unstructured bag, with the knotted drawstring style available in a rainbow of shades. While it’s technically a clutch, you can also carry the designer piece with its detachable shoulder strap.
Hailey Bieber owns this go-with-everything bag in black and the above beige shade, while Zoë Kravitz carries the black version both out on the town and in the designer’s ads.
The Princess of Wales totes this top-handled bag with an elegant chain strap to many of her royal events, owning it in both black and lavender versions, while Zara Tindall also owns the bag in green, burgundy and baby blue hues.
Meghan Markle made a splash when she debuted this Scottish label at one of her first royal appearances in 2018, choosing Strathberry’s chain-strap bag in Bottle Green.
While this style might bring back memories of the early aughts, many a celeb still carries this classic Fendi design today. Sarah Jessica Parker’s “Sex and the City” character especially loved a Baguette; Carrie Bradshaw even totes an updated fuchsia sequined version in “And Just Like That” nearly two decades later.
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