Quiet luxury, ironically, was one of the buzziest terms in the fashion industry this year. The trend, which shifts away from flashy branding towards a more understated and sophisticated aesthetic, has also captured the hearts of many fashionistas—while causing much debate.
If you’re one of these said style enthusiasts who are in the market for a low-key luxury piece (e.g. a handbag!), we've listed some quiet luxury arm candies that are worth adding to your collection.
10 Must-Have Quiet Luxury Bags that Scream Elegance
1. HERMÈS Lindy
Hermès is undoubtedly one of the most popular brands when it comes to quiet luxury. And while we love the Birkin and Kelly as much as the next person, we decided to add another deserving design that we believe doesn’t get enough attention–the Lindy.
Lindy, $5573 (approx. P308,326), HERMÈS, farfetch.com*
2. DELVAUX Brillant
Meet the Delvaux Brillant, pronounced Delv-oh and brilliant (just spelled without the i), or if you’re feeling fancy: bree-yawn. Delvaux is a Belgian brand and one of the oldest luxury leather goods makers in the world, even pre-dating the establishment of the Kingdom of Belgium.
Despite existing for more than a century, they’ve managed to fly well under the radar of mainstream fashion and are only recognizable by those truly in the know. The brand only sells a handful of bag designs including the Brillant bag, which is said to have the same leather quality as Hermès.
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Brillant PM in Black Box Calf, $7450 (approx. P417,267), DELVAUX, delvaux.com
3. YVES SAINT LAURENT Manhattan
While Saint Laurent is considered to be one of the “splashier brands” by the likes of Neiman Marcus’ vice president of luxury fashion Jodi Kahn, the brand does have sleeker, more minimalist, and logo-free designs. A perfect example of such design is their Manhattan bag. It’s one of the few designs in their collection that doesn’t carry their signature YSL logo in metal hardware or the Saint Laurent stamp embossed on its side.
Manhattan Small Shoulder Bag in Shiny Crocodile-Embossed Leather, $2750 (approx. P152,144), SAINT LAURENT, ysl.com
4. TORY BURCH Lee Radziwill
You can easily spot a Tory Burch bag a mile away thanks to its "T" monogram adorning almost every one of their designs. But if we're talking quiet luxury, it just so happens they have one particular bag that fits the bill: the Lee Radziwill.
While we’re all familiar with the former first-lady of the United States Jackie Kennedy, this bag, on the other hand, is named after her sister Lee Radziwill. She was a socialite, a style icon in her own right, and close friends with the members of the classic rock band Rolling Stones–now that’s an it girl!
Lee Radziwill Small Double Bag, P73,450, TORY BURCH, toryburch.ph
5. BOTTEGA VENETA Arco Tote
Bottega Veneta was “quiet luxury” even before “quiet luxury” was a thing. They became one of the most recognizable brands without having to place their logo or name on any of their products. Instead, they became popular for their signature woven leather design–the Intrecciato, making their bags not only beautiful but durable, too.
Medium Arco Tote in Deep Blue, $3300 (approx. P182,573), BOTTEGA VENETA, bottegaveneta.com
6. CELINE Romy
The Celine Triomphe is gorgeous, no doubt, but if it’s stealth wealth you’re after, their large Romy bag is as stealthy as it gets. Made with buttery soft calfskin leather, the Romy is an easy, everyday-wear quiet luxury bag that is simple yet eye-catching, and will definitely have people wondering where you got it.
Large Romy in Tan Supple Calfskin, P220,000, CELINE, celine.com
7. BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Suede
If you ever wondered where Mark Zuckerberg gets those gray t-shirts he always wears, you'll have Brunello Cucinelli to thank. With its status as the poster child of quiet luxury, we had to add their chic Suede bag to the list. Noted by its soft, refined and classic square lines, it’s the very epitome of understated elegance.
Suede Bag with Precious Bands, $3915 (approx. P216,597), BRUNELLO CUCINELLI, brunellocucinelli.com
8. TOTEME T-Lock Bag
Moving into more contemporary brands, Toteme is definitely one of the names for quiet luxury finds. The brand is known for their uniform concept that allows buyers to own fewer but high-quality pieces that they can wear proudly again and again. Although they’re more popular for their clothes, they also have a collection of minimalist handbags that are très chic. We especially love their T-lock top handle.
T-Lock Top Handle in Ash, €1100 (approx. P66,472), TOTEME, toteme-studio.com
9. THE ROW '90s Bag
Perfectly tailored clothes, bags with clean, simple lines, and everything made from high-quality materials—that's The Row in a nutshell. Established by the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the brand nails the quiet luxury aesthetic on the head. Although all their bags make the perfect stealth wealth accessory, the '90s bag can be easily paired with any outfit and for any occasion.
90's Bag in Ivory Leather, $1090 (approx. P65,867), THE ROW, therow.com
10. SAVETTE Symmetry 19
With the boom of quiet luxury is another notable newcomer that happened to rise just at the perfect time: Savette. Established in 2020 amid a global pandemic, the brand's owner Amy Zurek happened to design some of the bags for The Row, before ultimately deciding to create her own bag brand. After only three years, the brand has managed to release a wide variation of bag styles, from pochettes to buckets and crossbody bags. The Symmetry 19, however, is definitely one of her more classic designs that you can easily wear from day to night.
Symmetry 19, P100,200, SAVETTE, savette.com
*Note: We would like to clarify that some of the prices mentioned in this article have been sourced from authorized resellers and not directly from the brand's official website. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, it is important to note that prices may vary depending on the reseller and the region. We encourage readers to visit the official brand website or consult authorized resellers for the most up-to-date pricing information.
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