Handbag Gifts — Valentino, Vivienne Westwood & Barbour
Handbag Gifts — Valentino, Vivienne Westwood & Barbour
Curated by OD's Designer Clothing buyers · 44 Barrow Street, St Helens · Updated August 2026
A designer handbag is the banker of women's gifting: no size to guess, no fit to get wrong, and she'll carry it every day. This guide covers the three houses we stock in depth, which shape to choose, and what each level of budget really buys.
Why a bag is the safe luxury gift
Clothes gamble on size; a bag never does. It's also the most visible piece in any wardrobe — carried daily, seen constantly — which is why a designer bag lands as a bigger moment than its price suggests. If you know her brand, you're most of the way there.
Valentino Bags — the icon of the price point
The heart of our bag wall: quilted shoulder bags, chain-strap styles and crossbody shapes with that unmistakable Milan polish. Most sit between £60 and £150, with small leather pieces from under £20 — serious gift, sensible money.
Vivienne Westwood — the statement
The orb does the talking. Westwood bags are the choice for someone whose style leans bold — chain details, saffiano leather, pieces that get noticed. Expect £110 to £250 for the core styles.
Barbour International — the everyday classic
Quilted camera bags and logo-strap crossbody styles that go with everything, mostly £40 to £90 — the safest opener if you're not sure how bold she likes it.
Shop bags by her brand
Start where her wardrobe already is.
Valentino Bags → Vivienne Westwood → Barbour International →Which shape to choose
Crossbody if she's hands-free and out a lot — the most-gifted shape by far. Shoulder bags for evenings and occasions. Totes for work and weekends. If she already owns her everyday bag, a matching purse is the smart companion gift.
Shop bags by shape
Crossbody to tote — everything in stock today.
Crossbody → Shoulder → Totes → Purses →Purses & small leather — the companion gift
Small leather goods start under £20 and carry the same label inside the same gift box. Our purses & wallets guide explains the types — long, foldover, coin, card holder — if you want to pair one with the bag.
Budget honesty
Under £50 buys a proper branded purse or a small crossbody; £60–£150 is the sweet spot where most of the Valentino wall lives; £150+ moves into Westwood statement pieces and leather. Nothing here needs a size — but if you're torn between two, a gift card lets her pick and still feels considered.
See every bag in stock
The full wall, best sellers first — updated as deliveries land.
All Women's Bags → Bags Under £100 → All Gifts for Her → Gift Card →Buying from OD's
OD's Designer Clothing is family-run at 44 Barrow Street, St Helens since 1992. Next-day delivery, free click & collect — usually ready within a few hours, Monday to Saturday 9am–5pm. Unsure which bag? Call the team on 01744 730985.
Common questions
What's the best handbag gift under £100?
A Valentino Bags quilted crossbody or a Barbour International camera bag — both sit comfortably under £100, both are carried daily, and both come from names she'll recognise the moment she opens the box.
Valentino Bags or Vivienne Westwood — which suits her?
Valentino Bags is polished and classic — the safe beautiful choice. Vivienne Westwood is bolder, led by the orb hardware — right for someone whose style makes a statement. If her wardrobe is neutral, choose Valentino; if it's distinctive, Westwood.
What if it's not right?
You have a 14-day window from the date of purchase to return unworn items with all their original tags attached — by post following the instructions in your order, or in person at our St Helens shop.
Can I collect in-store?
Yes — free click and collect from 44 Barrow Street, St Helens. Select it at checkout and we'll notify you when your order is ready, usually within a few hours during opening times (Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm).