The Rise of The Mid-Priced QUIET LUXURY BAGS
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There is a certain appeal to designer brands, be it bags, belts, or boots, that draws us in and beckons us to purchase. And no, it’s not just because of expert marketing and branding — top designers use decades of expertise to craft wearable art using the best materials available, resulting in undeniably beautiful pieces we wish to surround ourselves with. As a matter of fact, people are beginning to enjoy the subtle branding, steering away from obvious monogrammed items and opting for quiet luxury pieces instead. We love the feeling of being part of the if-you-know-you-know club, splurging on items and keeping it a secret with yourself, rather than flaunting a piece that everyone can recall is from Louis Vuitton.
And it’s not just the appeal of having beautiful pieces to yourself —on a more practical note, designer bags have been hiking up their prices year after year. A Chanel bag that once retailed for $1,000 is now $10,000, which is far too much for the average consumer. While that may be the whole point and appeal of designer bags, newer labels are emerging and offering alternatives that still require you to do a bit of budgeting to purchase, but not take out a second mortgage to do so. Most of them are still up and coming, making them lesser known to the grander public and more appealing to the individualistic person. If you’re one of those people, allow me to introduce you to these quiet luxury designer bags, ranging between the $300 and $700 mark.
