The 9 Best Editor-Tested Quince Bags That Make the Most of Your Winter Wardrobe Budget
The Best Handbags to Invest In This Winter
Winter Must-Have
As layers of puffers and wool coats hide your actual outfit, a handbag might be the only thing that can add visual interest and personality to your garb — making it the best accessory to invest in this month, if you haven't done so already.
Amidst a booming market of affordable handbag brands, Quince (who says it keeps prices low by avoid[ing] the expenses of the traditional supply chain,
related to aspects like mass-distribution and warehousing) always takes the cake in premium quality and luxury-level designs.
The brand is living testament of the fact that your wallet doesn't have to wilt in the name of style, making it a rare bird in the industry — one that can also hold its own against luxury handbags, crafts pieces that are both on-trend and timeless, and maintains a firm commitment to ethical-plus-sustainable values.
The truth is, you're never going to see a Quince handbag in the above $200 (even its larger pieces, like satchels, don't cost as much!). This affordability factor is made all the more impressive when considering the fact that Quince is so clearly succeeding at marrying top-quality leather, organic materials, and fashion-forward silhouettes with transparent brand values. And the ones who benefit from this? Why, the brand's consumers, of course.
Stylish and Sustainable
Nothing about Quince's offerings is stale. Indeed, the brand's New Arrivals
tab is chock-full of everything from crossbody bags to quilted cuties to those on the more sculptural side of things. Quince has been pursuing the latest-and-greatest handbag trends at full speed, so we've also seen no shortage of top-handle, slouchy, and suede options in their lineup — bearing a marked undertone of quiet luxury.
All this means that Quince bags are wont to sell out quickly, but this comes with the territory. The brand's Italian Leather Double Strap Shoulder Bag, for example, went out of stock shortly after launching. To this day, snagging it requires joining a waitlist. So too with the Italian Leather Patchwork Crossbody, whose angular details and fine leather craftsmanship had people rushing to score it for themselves.
Those vying for a Quince bag to add to the winter wardrobe shouldn't let this news dishearten them, however. Here, we've rounded up five recently released, fully in-stock Quince handbags, all of which are trending based on their materiality, shape, or deliciously luxe colorway. And, to add to their case, each is an under-$100 steal. Seems impossible? Not where Quince is concerned.
Additionally, WWD Shop editors worked to curate the best Quince bags that have been mainstays of the brand for a while now: through careful examinations of their quality, storage capacity, and overall design, while keeping various preferences, carrying needs, and style perspectives top of mind. As a result, we've honed in on many a hidden gem that you can repurpose across seasons.
Handbag shopping has never looked so hot.
Quince Italian Suede Bucket Crossbody
Materials: 100% Italian calf suede, 100% organic cotton twill lining Colorways: Whiskey, Midnight, and Merlot Special features: Nappa leather trims, zip closure, protective metal feet, interior keyring holder
$99.90
Last fall, no shortage of cult-favorite brands dropped their own takes on the suede bucket bag, but the price tags on those items have nothing on this seriously affordable, under-$100 find. While its body is sheathed in silky soft suede, those nappa leather trims are the ultimate special touch, and the gold buckle can be used to adjust the bag's strap to whatever your heart (or height!) desires.
Bucket bags tend to occupy the higher end of the size spectrum, making it easy for things to get lost inside. Quince has thought this deficiency through, however, and provided a solution: in the form of an interior zip pocket and keyring holder that will ensure you know where your valuables are at any given time. We're all prone to haphazardly placing our large bags on the ground, and some grounds (erm, subway floors) might be worse than others, so the Italian Suede Bucket Crossbody's protective metal feet work overtime to ensure your purchase remains spotless and sturdy. Suede has always been emblematic of a kind of Bella Hadid-adjacent horse girl aesthetic; if that's your personal style, run don't walk to shop this bag today.
What testers say: {{"It's a perfect on-the-town bag. It's not too large for everyday errands but has the capacity to fit all you need. The leather is so soft and dreamy. I'm enjoying this little luxury!"}}
Price upon publish date of this article: $99.90
Quince Italian Leather Diamond Quilted Small Shoulder Bag
Materials: 100% top-grain Italian cow leather, 100% cotton twill lining Colorways: Cashew, Cream, and Black/Gold Special features: Magnetic frame closure, convertible chain strap, dual interior compartments with center zip divider
$119.90
If your wallet is fervently resisting the purchase of Coach's Quilted Tabby right now, you can still take advantage of this trending handbag design, what with the Italian Leather Diamond Quilted Small Shoulder Bag from Quince. It's an elegant item that you could just as easily wear to a fancy soiree as to a casual chit-chat coffee date with a friend, thanks to that convertible chain strap. And let us tell you — this expertly crafted bag holds space for all of your everyday tchotchkes. It has not one, not two, but three whole pockets on the interior and exterior, managing to merge this practical aspect with sheer style (we're especially starry-eyed for that black colorway with chic gold hardware).
What testers say: {{"True to the photos and good-quality material. Fits a lot and looks great!"}}
Price upon publish date of this article: $119.90
Quince Italian Leather Diamond Quilted Wallet Crossbody
Materials: 100% top-grain Italian cow leather, 100% recycled polyester lining Colorways: Cashew, Cream, and Black/Gold Special features: Flap with magnetic snap closure, six interior card slots, exterior slip pocket
$99.90
No, you're not seeing double. While this Italian Leather Diamond Quilted Wallet Crossbody looks almost identical to the aforementioned Diamond Quilted Small Shoulder Bag, its dimensions are a tad bit smaller — putting it squarely in the wallet bag category. While this beauty, obviously, won't be able to fit your current read or larger skin care product, it's just the right size for small trinkets which you can access via its magnetized flap. The Italian cow leather it