E! Illustration/Frances ValentineLooking for the perfect Christmas gift for the fashion lover on your list? A beautiful purse or bag is always a good idea!
From timeless designer-inspired styles to practical everyday carryalls, we’ve rounded up the best purses and bags to gift this holiday season.
- Best Coach Bag for holiday gifting: Coach Rowan Satchel Bag
- Best Kate Spade Bag for holiday gifting: Kate Spade Gwen Shoulder Bag
- $25 Juicy Couture bag: JUICY COUTURE Crown Velour Shoulder Bag
Whether you’re shopping for your mom, sister, best friend, or treating yourself, there’s something for every style, occasion, and budget.
Discover chic and versatile handbag picks from Kate Spade, Coach, Frances Valentine, Baggallini, Quince, and TJ Maxx, featuring everything from classic shoulder bags and elegant crossbodies to trendy totes and travel-friendly styles.
These fashionable handbags combine style, function, and value, making them thoughtful Christmas gifts they’ll love carrying long after the holidays are over. Consider this your guide to the best handbags and purses to buy for Christmas 2026.
Baggallini Crescent Convertible Hobo
Wearable as a crossbody, shoulder bag, or clutch, this unique convertible hobo bag offers quick ways to adapt to anything your day has in store. Choose from four colors!
Kate Spade Gwen Shoulder Bag
This adorable oxblood shoulder bag is the perfect addition to a holiday outfit. Plus, it’s big enough to fit everything you need but small enough that it won’t ever get in the way.
Quince Penelope Small Shoulder Bag
This bag looks very similar to The Row, but for a fraction of the cost! It features a sleek toggle clasp closure and a removable interior pouch—ideal for keeping your phone and daily essentials organized. Choose from several colors.
Frances Valentine Bici Bag
This stunning plaid bag is the ultimate holiday companion. Its golden chain handle and subtle FV plaque finish it with quiet polish, while the removable crossbody strap keeps it ready for hands-free days or for evenings when you’d prefer a shoulder bag.
JUICY COUTURE Varsity Velour Shoulder Bag
Yes, TJ Maxx has Juicy Couture! You can grab this adorable Y2K-throwback bag for just $30 right now.
JUICY COUTURE Crown Velour Shoulder Bag
There’s also a classic black Juicy Couture design.
Coach Rowan Satchel Bag In Signature Canvas
The Rowan Satchel Bag has a timeless silhouette that’s structured yet easygoing. Crafted of Signature coated canvas, this everyday satchel bag features a spacious interior and multifunction pockets to fit daily essentials like your phone, keys and any sized wallet. Carry it by the top handles or wear it hands-free with the detachable crossbody strap.
Quince Romy Handwoven Satchel
This Romy Handwoven Satchel mixes luxury with functionality. Handcrafted from premium leather, this satchel features a handwoven exterior that adds texture to your look. With a spacious interior that can hold up to an 11″ tablet and multiple pockets, this satchel is perfect for carrying all your essentials in style. Choose from a few colors.
Frances Valentine Mini Bowler Bag
This wild little bag is the perfect pop of animal print to elevate any outfit. This is the kind of bag that’s been quietly right since the 1960s. Carry it by the handle when you want to look like you have somewhere important to be. Tuck it into the crook of your arm when you want to look like you already got there.
Coach Erin Shoulder Bag
The Erin Shoulder Bag is ready for everyday plans from day to night. This large refined pebble leather shoulder bag has a center zip compartment, inside snap pocket and outside zip pocket for easy organization. Choose from a few colors.
Kate Spade Dumpling Large Satchel Bag
We love the adorable shape of this satchel bag. It can fit practically everything and more, making it the perfect bag for travel and work. Choose from a few colors.
