Is it just me, or did Anne Hathaway make this $99 JW Pei bag look just as expensive as the Versace dress and heels she paired with it? Simply by wearing all black.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black, black croc, dark brown, woven dark brown, brown, coffee brown, white, dark green croc, claret red, navy blue suede, yellow croc, and more |
| Material | Faux leather or faux suede |
Staud's moon-shaped bag instantly gives your outfit a supermodel-off-duty vibe. Just ask Kendall Jenner, who's been spotted with one that's nearly identical to this shade. There’s also a miniature version up for grabs on Amazon.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Tan, black, cream |
| Material | Leather |
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Lands’ End offers its popular Canvas Pocket Tote with all sorts of different accent colors and personalization options, so you can truly make it your own—or make it the perfect gift. After your mom, aunt, or older sister has unboxed their new bag, tell them that Katie Holmes has one, too.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Natural with red, navy or pink accents |
| Material | 100% cotton |
You might as well start planning your outfits around this ruched JW Pei bag now, seeing as you'll be showing it off the second it arrives. Be sure to tell everyone that Hailey Bieber, Emily Ratajkowski, Megan Fox, and Gigi Hadid have all been seen wearing the under-$100 style.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black, dark brown, beige, light yellow, light purple, pink, grass green, light blue, and more |
| Material | Faux leather |
| Dimensions | 9.6'' W × 4.7'' H × 2.4'' D |
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Did I just find the perfect work bag... on Amazon? Suki Waterhouse and Mikey Madison’s chocolate brown hobo from Michael Kors taps into all of this year's top trends without feeling overtly trend-y.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black, chocolate, luggage brown, cream, birch, cheetah, snake, chambray, mulberry, oxblood, ivy, and more |
| Material | Leather, suede, haircalf, or crochet straw |
My eagle eyes spotted Jenna Ortega wearing JW Pei’s Carmen bag at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. She carries it by the top handle, but know, there’s a detachable crossbody strap tucked inside.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black, reddish brown, apricot, brown, green |
| Material | Faux leather |
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Olivia Rodrigo and Lola Tung’s Kate Spade shoulder bag is just the right size and shape to hold your essentials during a date night or special occasion. If your spring looks could use a dose of color, this is just the bag to pick.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black, Parisian navy, nimbus grey, yuzu jam, blue suede denim, leopard multi, true white, warm acorn, lime slice, cinder grey, and more |
| Material | Leather or suede |
Katie Holmes loves schlepping through the city with this Madewell tote, meaning so will your mom, auntie, millennial sister, or whoever else needs a fashionable gift. Once you see how expensive-looking the leather is and how well the bag is constructed, you’ll be tempted to get one for yourself. Luckily for you, I see belted and suede versions go on sale all the time on Amazon.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Chocolate raisin, dark carob, dark burgundy, dried acorn |
| Material | Leather or suede |
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Living in Brooklyn, I see tons of cool-girls carrying Staud’s Ollie bag on nights out. So, did it surprise me to find out Ella Hunt also wears one? No, no, it did not.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black, cream, paper white, pewter |
| Material | Leather |
Yes, Marc Jacobs bags are a splurge—but they’re the type of splurge you’ll thank yourself for later down the line. Zoey Deutsch, Pamela Anderson, and Tracee Ellis Ross have all been photographed with the brand’s Mini Dual Top Handle. And, I once spotted a zebra-print version in one of Dua Lipa’s Instagram posts.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black, ganache brown, cloud white, sky blue |
| Material | Leather |
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Kate Spade’s Duo Bag is the definition of versatile. It’s designed to be worn multiple ways, so you can wear it as a crossbody or shoulder bag one day, then carry it as a clutch the next. Lola Tung brought one along on the Summer I Turned Pretty press tour.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black, metallic silver, red jam, market purple, Southwest desert brown, true white, white fringe, laurel leaf, snake embossed |
| Material | Leather |
Aimee Lou Woods and Rachel Brosnahan use this white Tory Burch Romy tote for travel. It’s big enough for your laptop, Kindle, and a lil sweet treat. When you land, it’ll look great with those vacation looks you overpacked.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Light cream, black, tiramisu, wild mushroom |
| Material | Leather |
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What Selena Gomez's sparkly JW Pei bag lacks in size, it makes up for in personality. Consider it the centerpiece of your next party outfit—but be forewarned, that its four-inch-wide interior won’t even fit your phone.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black croc, black stud, red crystal, grass green, silver sequin, brown, pink, orange, white, leopard sequin, and more |
| Material | Artificial crystal, vegan leather, or polyester |
Gigi Hadid’s beaded Staud shoulder bag is worthy of becoming your signature piece. Constructed from colorful acrylic beads, it makes any outfit feel a bit more fun, especially during the summertime. The short shoulder strap can be tucked in or removed, so you can also style the bag as a clutch.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Multi bayadere stripe, jungle stripe, and more |
| Material | Acrylic beads with leather trim |
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If you have Bottega-level taste but a tight budget, try Jennifer Lawrence and Gisele Bündchen's Naghedi tote. The woven neoprene material is super lightweight, stretchy, and easy to wipe clean (which is why so many reviewers praise it for kids and travel). The brand offers different sizes, colors, and shape variations, so it's easy to find one that fits your style. And did I mention it comes with a matching zippered pouch?

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Onyx, mink, cashmere, ecru |
| Material | Neoprene |
Kendall Jenner, SZA, Lisa Rinna, Amelia Gray, and Kim Kardashian have all starred in campaigns for this cute little tote. Hundreds of five-star reviewers on Amazon agree the practical, versatile design is worth every penny.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Wolf grey, cobalt, electric orange, wisteria, cherry, camel, ribbon pink, blue denim, and more |
| Material | Leather, denim, or canvas |
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Taylor Hill’s sparkly clutch works just as well for weddings and cocktail parties as it does red carpet events. The style comes equipped with a slinky chain strap you can slip over your shoulder.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Shadow gold |
| Material | Crystal |
If you’re ready to invest in a capital-D designer bag, I’d suggest Tory Burch’s Romy tote. The sophisticated option Emma Roberts was seen wearing is one you could carry to work or school for years to come.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black, wild mushroom |
| Material | Leather |
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Remember when every celebrity ever seemed to carry a Jacquemus Chiquito bag? Bella Hadid wore a larger size that’s much more practical than the teensy-tiny versions Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Rihanna have shown off.
| Colors | Black |
| Material | Leather |
What do Alix Earle and Oprah have in common? A love for JW Pei’s Harlee shoulder bag. It was one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2025 and appears in one of the TikToker’s OOTD vids.

Features at a Glance
| Colors | Black, brown, red, ivory, dark olive, burgundy, and more |
| Material | Faux leather, faux suede, or canvas |

Sarah Maberry is a fashion and luxury commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she covers fashion, beauty and pop culture. A seasoned trend forecaster and fashion historian, she analyzes viral products and trends on a deeper level, helping readers determine what's worth buying. When she’s not writing for ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, Town & Country, Esquire, Cosmopolitan and other publications, she can be found roaming the Museum at FIT (her alma matter) or sewing her own couture while she binge-watches reality TV.
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