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24 Go-To Luxury Evening Bags Every Fashion Editor Swears By

Luxury evening bags have a world of their own. From oversized clutches to medium shoulder bags, there are plenty of options to satisfy every woman’s taste. But no matter your preference, you can always count on the perfect bag to set the right tone for the night. After all, the one piece of our ensemble we usually miss is a good evening wear bag. Oftentimes than not, we latch onto the same accessories we’ve worn for years, never upgrading our collection. But like jewelry and shoes, every woman should enhance their luxury evening bag collection. Whether it’s Chanel you fancy or Saint Laurent, there are many options to explore. Check out these 24 top picks every Fashion Editor swears by—including us, too. We could never say no to new bags.

VERSACE Greca Goddess Medium Leather Shoulder Bag

24 Go-To Luxury Evening Bags Every Fashion Editor Swears By

GUCCI Off-White Blondie Shoulder Bag

Luxury Evening Bags Everyone Should Own

Luxury evening bags are usually one of those accessories you buy when you need them most. This winter season, though, it’s time to stock up your closet with the best of the best. Editors everywhere recommend having a few key pieces on-hand at all times. After all, we all get flustered when those late-night plans sneak up. Why put yourself in the same place when you can be prepared? Our recommended top two picks are the SAINT LAURENT Cassandra Minaudiere Acrylic Shoulder Bag and the BVLGARI Serpenti Forever Metallic Leather Clutch Bag. While these two aren’t the craziest out there, they’re two essentials every woman should own. You can never run out of luxury style when your outfit is accompanied by the best bag on the market. Regardless of your taste, you can instantly upgrade your evening attire with the best luxury evening bags.

  • VERSACE Mini Bag

    $1,850
  • OSCAR DE LA RENTA Crystal Sunflower Embroidery Billiard Bag

    $5,490
  • FREE PEOPLE Razzle Dazzle Clutch Bag

    $128
  • VALENTINO GARAVANI Small Rockstud Spike Matelassé Lambskin Shoulder Bag

    $2,850
  • BALENCIAGA Extra Small Hourglass Top Handle Metallic Leather Bag

    $2,300
  • ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Slash Cutout Knuckle Leather Clutch Bag

    $2,590
  • PRADA Cleo Satin Bag

    $4,200
  • JIMMY CHOO Callie Small Velvet Tote Bag

    $1,150
  • JIMMY CHOO Avenue Mini Beaded Shoulder Bag

    $2,395
  • DOLCE & GABBANA Sicily Mini Crystal-embellished Shoulder Bag

    $6,205
  • BALENCIAGA Small Monaco Chain-strap Shoulder Bag

    $2,590
  • GUCCI White Small Horsebit 1955 Shoulder Bag

    $3,200
  • GUCCI Small Horsebit Chain Leather Shoulder Bag

    $3,490
  • MIU MIU Wande Satin Mini Bag

    $3,000
  • FWRD RENEW Chanel Quilted Lambskin Flap Chain Shoulder Bag

    $5,100
  • FWRD RENEW Chanel Boy Leather Chain Shoulder Bag

    $4,995
  • BALENCIAGA Monaco Medium Chain Bag

    $3,200
  • BALENCIAGA Le Cagole Xs Studded Leopard-print Metallic Crinkled-leather Shoulder Bag

    $2,750
  • GABRIELA HEARST Demi Velvet Clutch Bag

    $1,350
  • BOTTEGA VENETA Loop Small Intrecciato Metallic Crossbody Bag

    $3,000
  • PRADA Mini Sequin Drawstring Bucket Bag

    $1,620
  • GIVENCHY Voyou Party Metallic Crinkled-leather Shoulder Bag

    $1,900
  • JIMMY CHOO Avenue Sequined Leather Shoulder Bag

    $995
  • GUCCI Broadway Crystal-embellished Satin Clutch Bag

    $6,400

Unique Pieces To Beat The Crowd

As years and years go by, you’ll notice luxury evening bags becoming more and more dramatic. Just take the current market as a prime example of this. Handbags used to be either big or small, monogram or not. Today, you’ll find bags in just about any shape, pattern, color, or textile. While this is great for those with many occasions on their calendar, it doesn’t mean you too can’t snag a unique piece. One look at the ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Four-ring Crystal-embellished Box Clutch Bag and the JIMMY CHOO Bon Bon Satin with Hotfix Crystal Degrade Bag and you just might want more of them. Artwork like this are unmatched and simply one of the best investments when it comes to luxury evening bags. All you need is the perfect designer dress for a stellar head-to-toe ensemble.

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24 Go-To Luxury Evening Bags Every Fashion Editor Swears By

SAINT LAURENT Cassandra Minaudiere Acrylic Shoulder Bag

24 Go-To Luxury Evening Bags Every Fashion Editor Swears By

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