6 Italian Purse Brands to Tell All Your Friends About

An Italian purse brand is shown in a close photo of a woman walking outside wearing a tan leather blazer with a matching skirt, a green Bottega Veneta bag, and gold jewelry

What are the first things that come to mind when you think about Italy? Perhaps pizza, pasta, gelato, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, and other clichés. But one thing that always comes to mind (that isn’t a cliché but a matter of fact) is the craftsmanship you find in this stunning European country. Whether in shoes, clothing, jewelry, or handbags, you know that when you see "Made in Italy” on the label, it’s of top-notch quality.

As fans of well-crafted pieces, we here at Who What Wear have already made it our mission to share our favorite Italian brands. From sharing the four Italian jewelry brands you should have on your radar to now sharing the seven Italian purse brands you have to share with your friends (and Instagram followers, too), we’re just scratching the surface of all the cool brands Italy offers. Sure, some well-known brands made this list (hello, Gucci, and Prada), but there are other brands that you might not have heard of that will surely take over your mind and closet. That being said, keep scrolling to discover the six must-know Italian brands for accessories. PS, We’re pretty sure Lizzie McGuire would love them too.

Best Italian Handbag Brands:

  • ATP Atelier
  • Prada
  • Bottega Veneta
  • Senreve
  • Gucci
  • Fendi

Keep scrolling to learn more about each purse brand...

1. ATP Atelier 

a photo of a woman wearing the italian bag brand atp atelier

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Price Range: $$

Signature Style: ATP Bolgheri Bag

About the Italian Bag Brand: ATP Atelier’s leather goods are handmade in Italy to impeccable perfection. Just take a quick glimpse via Instagram, and you’ll see how many of your favorite style stars love this brand. Plus, we also highly suggest you check out the brand’s shoes.

2. Prada

a photo of a woman wearing the italian bag brand Prada

Price Range: $$$

Signature Style: Prada Nylon Shoulder Bag

About the Italian Bag Brand: Cue The Devil Wears Prada lines. It's no surprise this fan-favorite brand made our list. With its timely and fashion-forward designs, you can never go wrong with a Prada bag.

3. Bottega Veneta

a photo of a woman wearing the italian bag brand Bottega Veneta

Price Range: $$$

Signature Style: Bottega Veneta Jodie Bag

About the Italian Bag Brand: When Bottega Veneta comes to mind, so does its quality leather and sleek silhouettes. That’s why it’s one of our top favorite Italian brands for finishing our outfits.

5. Senreve

a photo of a woman wearing an italian bag brand

Price Range: $$

Signature Style: Senreve Maestra Bag

About the Italian Bag Brand: From bigger bags that fit everything you need (and more) to cute belt bags that fit the bare necessities, Senreve has a bag for you and your needs.

6. Gucci 

a photo of a woman wearing the italian bag brand Gucci

Price Range: $$$

Signature Style: Gucci Jackie 1961 Bag

About the Italian Bag Brand: Need we say more? Gucci has taken over the fashion world with its over-the-top designs and showstopping prints.

7. Fendi

a photo of a woman wearing the italian bag brand Fendi

Price Range: $$$

Signature Style: Fendi Baguette

About the Italian Bag Brand: Whether you want a classic bag or an upgraded one that falls under the logomania trend, Fendi has you covered.

This post was previously published and has since been updated.

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