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23 Quilted Bags That Could Pass as Chanel (Without the Price Tag)

Eternally stylish.

Last Updated on May 13, 2023

Chanel is undoubtedly the authority on the quilted handbag.

The designer’s Classic bag is one of the few to stand the test of time since the arm candy was debuted in 1955.

After becoming tired of having to carry her handbag in her arms, Coco Chanel designed the quilted bag to free up her hands.

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Fast forward to 2023 and the quilted handbag is now one of the most iconic on the planet.

They’re timeless, versatile and eternally stylish, but they’re also practical and wearable. They’ll take you from loungewear to office wear, or even Friday night drinks.

You never have to worry about matching and styling a quilted bag. There is no place they can’t go and they bring an instant air of sophistication with them.

Chanel is one of the few brands that increases in value over time. On average Chanel increases its prices from 8 to 12 per cent each year – so if you do have a spare £4k – £8k to splurge on a bag, it sounds like a solid investment to me!

As for the rest of us, fear not. There are plenty of quilted handbags on the high street inspired by the designer.

Here are some of the best lookalike bags that all have the look and feel of the real bag without the alarming price tag.

With prices starting from £17.99, we’ve found a bag for every budget.

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Shop Quilted Bags

Chain-link quilted bag from Kate Spade

Chain-link quilted bag, £519, Kate Spade – buy now

Quilted Chain Bag in Black from Charles & Keith

Quilted Chain Bag in Black, £85, Charles & Keith – buy now

Quilted shoulder bag from H&M

Quilted shoulder bag, £29.99, H&M – buy now

Retro Quilted Crossbody Bag from Zara

Retro Quilted Crossbody Bag, £29.99, Zara – buy now

Chevron leather quilted bag from Tory Burch

Chevron leather quilted bag, £365, Tory Burch – buy now

Jeans Couture from Versace

Jeans Couture, £210, Versace – buy now

Mini Kensington from Kurt Geiger

Mini Kensington, £189, Kurt Geiger – buy now

Quilted Chain Strap Shoulder Bag from Marks & Spencer

Quilted Chain Strap Shoulder Bag, £35, Marks & Spencer – buy now

Black Quilted Chain Strap Bag from Charles & Keith

Black Quilted Chain Strap Bag, £105, Charles & Keith – buy now

Quilted Crossbody Bag With Buckle from Zara

Quilted Crossbody Bag With Buckle, £29.99, Zara – buy now

Saint quilted trophy shoulder bag in black from Topshop

Saint quilted trophy shoulder bag in black, £29, Topshop – buy now

Lottie Small Quilted Pebble Leather Shoulder Bag in Black from Aspinal of London

Lottie Small Quilted Pebble Leather Shoulder Bag in Black, £550, Aspinal of London – buy now

Quilted shoulder bag from H&M

Quilted shoulder bag, £17.99, H&M – buy now

Evelyn quilted leather medium convertible shoulder bag from Kate Spade

Evelyn quilted leather medium convertible shoulder bag, £475, Kate Spade – buy now

Kensington drench from Kurt Geiger

Kensington drench, £269, Kurt Geiger – buy now

Mini Quilted Chunky Chain Bag from NA-KD

Mini Quilted Chunky Chain Bag, £29.95, NA-KD – buy now

Quinlynn Metallic Accent Quilted Bag in Black from Charles & Keith

Quinlynn Metallic Accent Quilted Bag in Black, £145, Charles & Keith – buy now

Delphine Quilted Leather Flap Cross Body Bag from DKNY

Delphine Quilted Leather Flap Cross Body Bag, £255, DKNY – buy now

Quilted Compartment Bag from NA-KD

Quilted Compartment Bag, £34.95, NA-KD – buy now

Quilted Chain Strap Shoulder Bag from Marks & Spencer

Quilted Chain Strap Shoulder Bag, £75, Marks & Spencer – buy now

Quilted leather shoulder bag from Pinko

Quilted leather shoulder bag, now £268, Pinko – buy now

Black Double Chain Handle Quilted Bag from Charles & Keith

Black Double Chain Handle Quilted Bag, £85, Charles & Keith – buy now 

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Abey Quilted Pebble Mini Cross Body Bag in Black from Guess

Abey Quilted Pebble Mini Cross Body Bag in Black, £100, Guess – buy now