How Much Are Valentino Bags? Price Guide
Mario Valentino bags at OD's typically range from around £18 for wallets and small accessories to about £150 for the largest shopper totes, with most crossbody, camera and shoulder bags priced between £50 and £120. These are genuine Mario Valentino pieces from the Italian design house founded in Naples in 1952 — a distinct, accessible-luxury brand, not the couture label Valentino Garavani. Below, we break the price down by bag type, explain why Mario Valentino sits so far below couture Valentino, and show you what's in stock today, including current sale reductions and Klarna or Clearpay payment options.
1. Mario Valentino Price at a Glance
Mario Valentino bags sit in the accessible Italian-designed bracket — an Italian design house since 1952, with materials that vary by style (leather on some ranges, durable coated finishes such as saffiano on others, including Divina), priced at everyday-luxury levels rather than couture prices. Here's how the range typically breaks down by price band:
| Bag type | Typical UK price band |
|---|---|
| Wallets & small accessories | ~£18–£45 |
| Crossbody & camera bags | ~£50–£90 |
| Shoulder bags & totes | ~£90–£150 |
| Larger shoppers | up to ~£150 |
Note: Prices vary by style, material and season, and current sale reductions can move any of these bands. Always check the live product page for today's exact price before you buy.
2. Why Mario Valentino Is Affordable vs Couture Valentino
This is the question behind almost every "Valentino bag price" search, so let's answer it honestly.
Mario Valentino is an Italian design house, founded in Naples in 1952 by Mario Valentino. Today its bags, wallets and small accessories are made internationally, with materials that vary by range — some styles in leather, others in durable coated finishes such as saffiano (the Divina line, for example, uses a coated finish rather than leather) — always at accessible prices, typically £18 to £150 at OD's.
Valentino Garavani is the Rome-based couture fashion house, founded separately, and its handbags run into four figures. It is a completely different company with a completely different pricing model — no runway shows, no celebrity ad campaigns, no couture mark-up baked into the price.
That's the whole story: Mario Valentino and Valentino Garavani are two distinct Italian brands that happen to share a family surname. When you buy Mario Valentino, you're paying for accessible Italian design, not a couture label or its manufacturing overheads — which is exactly why the price is a fraction of "Valentino" designer handbag prices you might see elsewhere.
3. Price by Bag Type
Approximate UK price bands by category, based on current and recent OD's stock:
| Bag type | Approximate price band |
|---|---|
| Wallets & purses | ~£18–£45 |
| Wallet-on-chain / crossbody wallets | ~£35–£65 |
| Crossbody & camera bags | ~£50–£90 |
| Shoulder bags | ~£90–£130 |
| Tote / shopper bags | ~£100–£150 |
These are guide bands, not fixed prices — an individual style's price depends on material, hardware and size, and will shift during sale periods. The live product page always carries today's confirmed price.
4. What Affects the Price
Material & finish
Materials vary by range: some styles use leather, while others use durable coated finishes such as saffiano (the quilted Divina line, for instance, is a coated finish rather than leather). Coated, scratch-resistant finishes tend to sit at the lower end of a category's price band, while leather styles typically sit higher — always check the individual product page for its exact composition.
Size
Larger totes and shoppers cost more than compact crossbody or mini styles simply because of the amount of material and construction time involved.
Hardware
Chain straps, turnlocks and polished metal hardware add cost versus simpler zip and clasp fastenings.
Range
Signature ranges such as Divina (quilted, diamond-stitched coated finish) sit slightly above plainer everyday styles because of the extra stitching and finishing work involved.
5. Are They Worth the Price?
Honestly — yes, for what they are. Mario Valentino bags aren't trying to be couture Valentino, and they shouldn't be judged against a £2,000+ benchmark. Judged as accessible, Italian-designed accessories, they hold up well: sound construction, materials suited to the style (leather on some ranges, durable coated finishes on others — check the product page for specifics), and a recognisable Italian design language, at a price most people can actually justify for a bag they'll use daily.
If you want the Valentino Garavani name and couture positioning, this isn't that brand, and no honest guide should tell you otherwise. If you want an accessible Italian-designed bag without a four-figure price tag, Mario Valentino earns its place.
6. Sale & Outlet
Mario Valentino bags do appear in our seasonal sale, and reductions can bring any of the price bands above down further. Stock and discounts change regularly, so the best way to catch a current reduction is to browse the live Valentino collections and check each product page — the displayed price always reflects today's stock and any active sale.
7. Payment Options
You can spread the cost of a Mario Valentino bag at checkout with:
- Klarna — pay in instalments, interest-free
- Clearpay — split into four payments
Both are available at checkout on odsdesignerclothing.com, so the full price band above doesn't need to be paid in one go.
8. Buy at OD's
OD's Designer Clothing has been an authorised UK stockist of Mario Valentino since 1992. Every bag is inspected before it goes on display, we're rated 4.6 on Reviews.io, and we offer next-day delivery plus free click & collect from our St Helens store.
Visit or contact us
- 44 Barrow Street, St Helens, WA10 1RY
- Phone: 01744 730985
- Next-day delivery, free click & collect
- Reviews.io rating: 4.6
Shop Mario Valentino at OD's
A cross-section of current price bands — wallet, tote and wallet-on-chain — or browse the full Valentino collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Valentino bag?
A Mario Valentino bag typically costs between £50 and £150 in the UK, depending on style and size — crossbody and camera bags start around £50, while larger totes and shoppers run up to about £150. This is the accessible Italian design house Mario Valentino, not the couture house Valentino Garavani. Check the live product page for today's exact price.
Why are Valentino bags cheaper than Gucci?
If you're comparing "Valentino" to Gucci prices, you're most likely thinking of Mario Valentino, an accessible Italian design house, rather than a directly comparable luxury fashion house. Mario Valentino keeps prices low by skipping the runway shows, celebrity campaigns and couture positioning that push up Gucci-tier pricing, not because the materials are inferior — check each product page for its specific composition.
Are Mario Valentino bags real leather?
It depends on the style. Mario Valentino is an Italian design house, and materials vary by range — some bags use genuine leather, while others (including the Divina line) use durable coated finishes such as saffiano rather than leather. Always check the individual product page, which states the exact material for that style.
Do Valentino bags go on sale?
Yes. Mario Valentino bags appear in our seasonal sale periods, with reductions applied to current stock. Browse the live Valentino collections and check each product page — the price shown always reflects any active discount.
Can I pay with Klarna?
Yes. Klarna and Clearpay are both available at checkout on odsdesignerclothing.com, letting you spread the cost of your Mario Valentino bag over instalments.
How much is a Valentino purse?
A Mario Valentino wallet or purse typically costs between £18 and £45 in the UK, depending on size and material. Wallet-on-chain styles, which double as a small crossbody, tend to sit a little higher, around £35 to £65. Always check the live product page for today's confirmed price.