The Boxing Day sales are a time of temptation, when it can be all too easy to click 'add to basket' as you impulse-shop your way through an afternoon during 'Betwixmas'. The thing is though, the sales can be an excellent opportunity to fill the holes in your wardrobe, especially if you're after a big-ticket item like a designer bag.
A quality bag will usually set you back at least three figures and sometimes four, which means that a hefty discount of 50% off will really help, especially when you've just forked out for Christmas.
The designer sales have already kicked off at Harrods, MyTheresa, Matches and Net-a-Porter, all of which have designer bags that are between 30-50% off. And whatever kind of bag you're looking for - a showy shoulder bag, a sensible stealth wealth work tote - these sales have delivered plenty of options.
SHOP: The Best Designer Handbags In The Sale
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The Row's are some of the best designer bags to buy in the sale because none of their styles will ever date (this one is 30% off).
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If you're looking for a work bag that can carry the kitchen sink, Serapian's leather-trimmed canvas tote (now 40%) is well worth the investment.
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JW Anderson's cult shoulder bag gets a summer makeover with raffia. Invest now and future you will thank present you.
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Coperni Swipe bag still causes a stir wherever it turns up (and it's now 30%, reduced from £660 to £462).
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Victoria Beckham's tinsel shoulder bag is perfect for the festive season - and beyond.
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This mirrored shoulder bag will boost your mood every time you slip it on.
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Yes, this metallic bag is perfect for party season, but it'll add pizazz to your wardrobe 365 days a year.
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This ombre shoulder bag couldn't be chicer (and it's now 50% off).
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16Arlington's Kikka bag, with its signature flaps of leather, is guaranteed to be a future collector's item.
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This version of the Jacquemus Bambino, made with wicker and leather, will be an investment that you bring out summer after summer.
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If you want to use the sales as an opportunity to sharpen up your wardrobe, Elleme's creamy vanilla shoulder bag is an ideal palette-cleanser that will go with everything you already own.
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What could be smarter for carrying around your tablet than this buttery leather pouch by Jil Sander?
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For a smart work bag that won't let you down when it counts, you can't beat Aspinal of London.
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This checked tote is a 'fun' work bag that's still functional.
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This tulip-shaped leather bag is perfect for next summer's wedding season (and is now 70% off).
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It's never too early to start planning your holiday wardrobe (especially if it's pouring with rain). Eugenia Kim's bow-embellished tote will be the cutest on the beach.