A Designer Handbag is the One Item I Always Hold Out For In the Cyber Monday Sales
Undoubtedly a worthwhile investment, especially when discounted
As a Fashion Editor, it's fair to say that I have amassed far more than my fair share of clothes, shoes, jewellery and accessories over the years. So, as tempting as the annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday fashion deals may be, I try to avoid them as much as possible.
Firstly, because my wardrobe is quite literally bursting at the seams—and secondly, because I have a bad habit of getting overexcited by discounts and end up buying things I really don't need. Instead, I try to follow a "buy less, buy better" ethos throughout the year, and limit myself to a few key cult buys to keep my wardrobe looking fresh each season.
That said, there is one specific fashion category that I always keep an eye on during the Black Friday sales, because it's (almost) always worth the investment. That is: designer handbags.
When chosen and cared-for carefully, the best designer handbags are pieces that can truly last a lifetime, and in some cases, even appreciate in value over the years. They're also genuinely practical (micro styles aside), will get endless use, and can add a certain elevated polish to even the simplest of looks—not to mention being something of a status symbol nowadays.
We all know that prices have soared in recent years, however, rendering luxury arm candy something of a pipe dream for most fashion lovers. But the Black Friday weekend sales make them that little bit more accessible, with luxury retailers like Mytheresa, Net-A-Porter and Farfetch offering discounts of up to 50% on some of the hottest designs of the moment, from brands including Chloé, Jacquemus, Balenciaga, Loewe, Toteme and The Row.
The trick to securing the best designer handbag deals during the Black Friday period? Go in prepared. Make sure you've saved your favourite styles to your digital wishlists, so you can shop them the second the discounts (hopefully) hit—and keep an eye out for flash sales and further price cuts throughout the event for an even better deal.
Best Retailers for Cyber Monday Designer Handbag Deals: Quick Shopping Links
- Best for wide variety: Mytheresa, up to 50% off
- Best for cult styles: Net-A-Porter, up to 65% off
- Best for surprise flash sales: Luisa Via Roma, up to 40% off
- Best for big discounts: SSENSE, up to 60% off
- Best for pre-loved luxury bags: Vestiaire Collective, up to 80% off
- Best for iconic bags: Farfetch, up to 70% off
- Best for vintage designer bags: 1st Dibs, up to 70% off
For 2025, the Black Friday sales officially kicked off on Friday 28th November, running all the way through the weekend and into Cyber Monday, which is today, 1st December. A little known fact is that while Black Friday tends to get all the attention, there are even better deals to be had on Cyber Monday, as retailers such as Net-A-Porter and Farfetch offer extra discounts on their sale items at checkout.
Below, the best Cyber Monday designer handbag deals that are still online and ready to shop now.
Cyber Monday 2025: The Best Designer Handbag Deals
Under £250
Investing in a classic brown suede shoulder bag will never not be a good idea.
Tory Burch's everyday tote is as stylish as it is functional—and now that it's half price, it's super affordable, too.
Ganni bags sit at that perfect intersection of feeling special, but still being affordable enough to happily use every day.
A JW Anderson belt tote with 60% off? That's genuinely groundbreaking. This would make an excellent Christmas present for a commuter.
In celebration of Cyber Monday, this vintage leather monogram bag from Celine is an absolute steal at just over £200.
Under £500
If luxurious leather, high-quality craftsmanship and timeless style are high on your list of handbag priorities, Strathberry is the brand for you. This maxi-size hobo bag will carry everything and the kitchen sink.
For a limited time only, you can snap up this fabulous, pre-loved piece of Prada history for just over £300. If you don't, I will...
Everyone needs a classic cross-body leather bag in their repertoire, and French brand A.P.C. makes some of the best. This taupe-brown style feels timeless yet a little different, in a good way.
If you've been hunting for a new work bag, allow me to put British brand DeMellier on your radar—and this grey leather tote in particular.
Always wanted a Bottega Veneta Cassette bag? Buying it second-hand will invariably get you the best deal—especially during Vestiaire's current sale.
Leopard print is widely considered to be a neutral, so you can rest assured that you'll get endless use out of this stylish calf-hair clutch for many years to come.
Under £1,000
You're getting multiple bags in one with the iconic Falabella, that can be worn on the shoulder, hand-held, or folded over to become a chic clutch. And given it's been a must-have for close to 15 years now, you can rest assure that it's a sound investment.
The iconic British bag brand beloved by Kate Middleton is currently offering up to 50% off so many epic pieces on its website, including this ludicrously capacious woven tote bag.
Mulberry has refreshed its iconic Bayswater design in a new, softer silhouette that's ideal for everyday wear—especially now that it's less than £1,000.
Not only is Jacquemus' Le Chouchou something of a modern-day cult bag, but this chocolate-brown, snake-print style is bang on trend right now, too.
If you're getting married this winter, or even next year, don't miss the chance to secure this dreamy bridal bag from Simone Rocha in the sales.
Savette is the insider-favourite brand for quietly luxurious, elegant handbags, and a few of its key styles are currently very discounted in the SSENSE sale.
No one does a party bag quite like Rabanne, and this one will keep its cool-factor and sparkle through many festive seasons still to come.
Under £2,000
Currently, Farfetch is offering an extra 20% off sale items at checkout, so if you've been eyeing this Chloé beauty for a while now, this is the moment to pounce.
I'd usually steer clear of trending designer bags, but Ferragamo's Hug has become something of a modern classic—and this brown suede colourway guarantees its longevity, too.
Given their insider-favourite status and timeless aesthetic, Khaite pieces rarely go on sale—so when they do, you have to act fast.
Why spend thousands on a brand-new Fendi Baguette when you could get a pre-loved one for so much less? It's the more sustainable option, too.
The Valentino Garavani 9-to-5 bag is a timeless style that's also deceptively capacious, making it an excellent everyday bag. I love this animal-print, calf-hair iteration in particular—especially since it's 40% off.
Ultra-Luxury Bag Deals
If you didn't make it to The Row's viral New York sample sale, the Mytheresa sale might just be the next best thing, currently offering 40% off this classic black leather bucket bag.
Loewe is another of those hugely in-demand brands that is almost never discounted. That's why the fact that this limited-edition puzzle-fold tote is more than £1,000 cheaper than usual is genuinely newsworthy.
