Handbag Brands -- Who Makes What and How to Choose
A handbag brand is a promise about design, materials and making -- and each of the houses we carry keeps that promise differently. This hub introduces the brands behind the bags we stock: the Italian icons known for logo-led design and leather, the British and heritage names built on function and craft, and the contemporary and sport labels bridging style and utility. Learn what each stands for, then explore the shapes, materials and choosing hubs. Browse women's bags and men's bags to shop the labels.
Italian Icons
Valentino by Mario Valentino
Italian leather goods with bold, logo-led design.
What it is
Valentino -- the Mario Valentino leather-goods house -- is an Italian label known for its signature hardware, clean modern silhouettes and quality leather. Its camera bags, shoppers and shoulder styles carry a confident logo presence and have become one of the most recognisable everyday designer choices. (Note it is a distinct house from Valentino Garavani couture.)
Why it matters
Valentino is our most-stocked bag brand, spanning compact to roomy. Read the Valentino brand guide and browse Valentino bags. See also the best Valentino bags guide.
Love Moschino
Playful, fashion-led Italian bags with attitude.
What it is
Love Moschino is the youthful diffusion line of the Italian house Moschino, known for playful, fashion-forward bags with bold logos, quilting, heart motifs and chain straps. The designs are expressive and trend-aware, offering statement style at a more accessible price than the mainline label.
Why it matters
Love Moschino brings Italian fashion attitude to the compact and shoulder shapes. Browse the wider women's bags range to see fashion-led styles alongside the classics.
Vivienne Westwood
The orb logo and British punk-luxe design.
What it is
Vivienne Westwood bags carry the unmistakable orb logo and the late designer's punk-meets-heritage spirit -- structured envelope bags, chain-strap shoulder styles, saffiano and vegan-leather purses with a distinctive, slightly rebellious elegance. The hardware and orb detailing are the signatures collectors look for.
Why it matters
Westwood is a design-led statement brand with strong resale desirability. Read the Vivienne Westwood handbag guide and browse Vivienne Westwood bags.
British & Heritage
Barbour
British country heritage in wax and leather.
What it is
Barbour is the quintessential British country brand, and its bags echo that heritage -- waxed-cotton holdalls and totes, tartan linings and tan-leather trims built for the outdoors and the everyday. Practical, understated and hard-wearing, they carry the same functional DNA as the famous wax jackets.
Why it matters
Barbour offers durable, heritage-led bags for country and town. Read the Barbour International brand guide and browse the women's Barbour range.
Barbour International
Barbour's motorcycle-inspired, sportier line.
What it is
Barbour International is the motorcycle-heritage side of Barbour, born from the brand's International wax suit worn by trials riders. Its bags lean sportier and more urban -- quilted finishes, biker-inspired hardware and a bolder, more contemporary edge than the classic country line, while keeping Barbour's build quality.
Why it matters
Barbour International suits those who want heritage with a sportier, city-ready look. See the Barbour vs Barbour International guide and the best Barbour for women guide.
Contemporary & Sport
The North Face
Technical, outdoor-built bags and packs.
What it is
The North Face makes technical, performance-driven bags -- backpacks, duffels and crossbodies built from tough, weather-resistant fabrics with functional straps, pockets and hardware. Designed first for the outdoors, they have crossed firmly into everyday and streetwear use for their durability and recognisable branding.
Why it matters
The North Face is the go-to for rugged, weatherproof carry that works on the trail and the street. Browse men's bags and women's bags for technical packs and duffels.
BOSS
Sharp, minimal German design in leather.
What it is
BOSS -- the Hugo Boss mainline -- brings sharp, minimal German design to leather bags, wallets and accessories. Clean lines, restrained logos and quality leather define the look: professional, understated and versatile, suited to work and smart-casual wear for both men and women.
Why it matters
BOSS is the choice for polished, minimal leather goods that suit the office. Browse BOSS bags, belts and accessories for the men's range.
Choosing Between Brands
Match the maker to how you live.
What to do
Choose a brand by matching its DNA to your life: Valentino or Love Moschino for logo-led Italian fashion, Vivienne Westwood for design-led statement pieces, Barbour for heritage and the outdoors, The North Face for technical durability, and BOSS for minimal professional polish. Then confirm the shape and size suit your day-to-day.
Why it matters
The right brand is the one whose values match yours, not just the biggest name. Use the choosing hub to weigh shape, size and material, and browse women's bags to compare.
Frequently asked questions
Which handbag brands do you stock?
We carry a focused edit of designer bag brands across our women's and men's ranges. The Italian icons are Valentino (the Mario Valentino leather-goods house, our most-stocked bag label) and Love Moschino, both known for logo-led, fashion-forward design. Vivienne Westwood brings British punk-luxe style with its signature orb logo. On the heritage side, Barbour and Barbour International offer waxed-cotton and leather bags with country and motorcycle DNA. For contemporary and sport, The North Face makes technical outdoor-built packs and duffels, and BOSS offers sharp, minimal leather goods. Each has a dedicated place in our range -- browse women's bags and men's bags to see them all, and read the individual brand guides for the deeper story.
What is Valentino known for in handbags?
Valentino -- specifically the Mario Valentino leather-goods house we stock -- is known for quality Italian leather, confident signature hardware and clean, modern silhouettes. It is especially strong in the compact camera-bag and shoulder-bag shapes, as well as roomier shoppers and totes, usually carrying a bold, recognisable logo presence. It has become one of the most popular everyday designer bag choices for its blend of style, quality and value. It is worth knowing that this Valentino is a separate house from Valentino Garavani, the Roman couture label -- our brand guide explains the distinction. If you want a well-made Italian leather bag with clear designer identity that will not cost couture money, Valentino is the natural starting point, and our best Valentino bags guide picks out the standout styles.
Is Vivienne Westwood a good handbag brand?
Yes -- Vivienne Westwood is a strong, design-led choice with genuine collectability. The bags carry the late designer's distinctive punk-meets-heritage aesthetic and the instantly recognisable orb logo, which gives them a statement quality few brands at the price can match. Expect structured envelope bags, chain-strap shoulder styles and saffiano or vegan-leather purses with characterful hardware. They hold their desirability well on the resale market, partly because of the strong brand identity and the designer's cultural status. They suit someone who wants a bag with personality and a clear design point of view rather than a quiet, logo-free classic. Our Vivienne Westwood handbag guide covers the signatures to look for, and the women's Vivienne Westwood bags collection shows the current range.
What is the difference between Barbour and Barbour International bags?
Both come from the same British house but express different heritages. Classic Barbour is rooted in country life -- think waxed-cotton totes and holdalls, tartan linings and tan-leather trims, understated and built for the outdoors. Barbour International draws instead on the brand's motorcycle heritage, born from the International wax suit worn by trials riders, so its bags lean sportier and more urban, with quilted finishes, biker-inspired hardware and a bolder, more contemporary edge. Both share Barbour's hallmark build quality and durability; the choice comes down to whether you want the traditional country look or the sportier city-ready one. Our Barbour vs Barbour International guide breaks the two lines down in full, and the best Barbour for women guide picks favourites.
Which designer bag brand should I choose?
Start with what you want the bag to say and how you live. For logo-led Italian fashion at accessible prices, choose Valentino for polished leather or Love Moschino for playful, trend-aware design. For a statement piece with a strong design identity and good resale value, choose Vivienne Westwood. If you value heritage, durability and the outdoors, Barbour and Barbour International deliver waxed-cotton and leather bags built to last -- classic or sporty respectively. For rugged, weatherproof, everyday-and-trail carry, The North Face is unmatched on function. And for minimal, professional leather goods that suit the office, BOSS is the pick. Match the brand's DNA to your daily life and taste rather than simply chasing the biggest name, and confirm the shape and size work for you using our choosing hub.