The bucket bag has a universally appealing shape: It’s structured but not too structured, fashionable but not too trendy, and it’s the happy medium between a too-large tote and a micro bag. It’s also one silhouette that both luxury designers and mass retailers have gotten behind (with fervor) in recent seasons, churning out different size, color, and material variations left and right. And while the original cult favorite belongs to Mansur Gavriel, it’s hard to walk into any store without seeing some type of bucket bag these days.
If you’re holding out for the OG, we get it. But if you’re looking for some alternative options that are a little more wallet-friendly, there are plenty of just-as-worthy bucket bags (like the ones ahead) that you can sling over your shoulder now.
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Ganni Crystal Ruched Satin Bucket Bag, $, available at Neiman Marcus
Ralph Lauren Leather Large Andie Drawstring Bag, $, available at Macy’s
FP Collection Casablanca Suede Bucket Bag, $, available at Free People
Mansur Gavriel Mini Bucket Bag, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Everlane The Italian Leather Studio Bag, $, available at Everlane
Calvin Klein Gabrianna Novelty Bucket Shoulder Bag, $, available at Amazon
J.Crew Sedona Basket Bag In Leather, $, available at J.Crew
HYER GOODS Mini Bucket Bag, $, available at Madewell
Zara Braided Rhinestone Bucket Bag, $, available at Zara
Baggu Mini Nylon Bucket Bag, $, available at Nordstrom
Coach Willow Bucket Bag, $, available at Coach
Charles & Keith Canvas Drawstring Bucket Bag, $, available at Charles & Keith
Kate Spade Spade Flower Jacquard Grapefruits Sinch Medium Bucket Bag, $, available at Kate Spade
Aerie Mini Bucket Bag, $, available at Aerie
Cole Haan Grand Ambition Small Bucket Bag, $, available at Cole Haan
Anthropologie Faux Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at Anthropologie
Melie Bianco Lana Bucket Crossbody, $, available at Macy’s
shopclearlee Clearlee Bucket Bag Black, $, available at Etsy
Zara Perforated Bucket Bag, $, available at Zara
& Other Stories Two Tone Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at & Other Stories
H&M Drawstring Shoulder Bag, $, available at H&M
Loeffler Randall Industry Bag, $, available at Loeffler Randall
Baggu Drawstring Purse, $, available at Need Supply
Free People Suede Bucket Bag, $, available at Free People
Proenza Schouler Feather-Print Medium Bucket Bag, $, available at Barneys New York
J.Crew Tassel-Tie Bucket Bag $168 $158, available at J.Crew.
Mackage Dafney Bag, $495, available at Club Monaco.
Loeffler Randall Mini Industry, $295, available at Loeffler Randall.
Trademark Woven Bucket Bag, $628, available at Trademark.
Sophie Hulme Black Alwyne Bucket Bag, $795 $398, available at Sophie Hulme.
Silence + Noise Elbow Bucket Bag, $42 $19.99, available at Urban Outfitters.
Zara Mock-Croc Mini Bucket Bag, $29.90, available at Zara.
Charles & Keith Small Bucket Bag, $49, available at Charles & Keith.
Whistles Sylvan Mini Chain Bucket Bag, $, available at Whistles
House of Holland Mini Bucket Snake-Effect Leather Shoulder Bag, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Stylenanda Single Strap Cherry Bag, $, available at Stylenanda
J.Crew Downing Bucket Bag, $, available at J.Crew
Meli Melo Lux Guia Haircalf Bucket Bag, $, available at Shopbop
Mother of Pearl Small Bucket Bag, $495, available at Shopbop.
Dagne Dover Ava, $, available at Dagne Dover
Forever 21 Faux Leather Bucket Bag, $24.90, available at Forever 21.
Loeffler Randall Flap Bucket, $350, available at Loeffler Randall.
Costume National Suede Leather Bucket Bag with Cage, $1,170 $585, available at Costume National.
Yoins Drawstring Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at Yoins
Forever 21 Faux Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at Forever 21
Sophie Hulme Drawstring Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at MatchesFashion.com
Zara Leather Bucket Bag, $99.90 $39.99, available at Zara.
Sophie Anderson Lilla Crocheted Cotton Shoulder Bag, $, available at Net-A-Porter
SHAFFER LA The Greta, $, available at SHAFFER LA
Vince Camuto Lorin Tassel Handle Drawstring Bag, $, available at Vince Camuto
Matt & Nat Isshiki, $150, available at Matt & Nat.
Mango Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at Mango
Cuero & Mor Blush Bucket, $675, available at Cuero & Mor.
Ssense White Colorblocked Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at SSENSE
Charles & Keith Zipped Bucket Bag, $, available at Charles & Keith
Pixie Market Minimalist Bucket Bag, $, available at Pixie Market
SANCIA Stella Bucket Bag, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Zara Embossed Bucket Bag, $, available at Zara
Cuero & Mor Bucket, $, available at Cuero & Mor
Dolce & Gabbana Bucket Bag, $1,875, available at Moda Operandi.
Mother of Pearl Small Bucket Backpack, $535 $267.50, available at Shopbop.
Whistles Onslow Snake Bucket Bag, $, available at Whistles
Auxiliary Constant Bucket Bag, $, available at Aritzia
Acne Studios Rope Jungle, $, available at Acne Studios
Tory Burch Baby Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at L’Inde le Palais
Moschino It’s Lit Matchbook Bucket Bag, $, available at Nordstrom
Auxiliary Heda Bucket, $225, available at Aritzia.
Auxiliary Heda Bucket, $, available at Aritzia
Building Block Bucket in Nude, $485, available at Building Block.
von Holzhausen The Mini Bucket Crossbody, $, available at von Holzhausen
A.L.C. Luke Bucket Bag, $595, available at Barneys New York.
Matt & Nat Isshiki, $145 $101.50, available at Matt & Nat.
Mekenna Square Bottom Bucket Bag, $, available at W Concept
Stela 9 Crochet Bucket Bag, $55, available at Revolve.
Lotfi Mini Bucket Bag, $52, available at Need Supply Co.
Mansur Gavriel Bucket Bag, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Ulla Johnson Sophie Mini Bucket Bag, $, available at ShopbopPhoto Courtesy of Shopbop.
& Other Stories Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at & Other StoriesPhoto Courtesy of & Other Stories.
Trademark Small Classic Bucket, $, available at AmazonPhoto Courtesy of Amazon.
Charles & Keith See Through Panel Bucket Bag, $, available at Charles & KeithPhoto Courtesy of Charles & Keith.
Yuzefi Mini Delila, $, available at Yuzefi
H&M Bucket Bag, $, available at H&MPhoto Courtesy of H&M.
Rejina Pyo Rita Croc Effect Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at Net-A-PorterPhoto Courtesy of Net-a-Porter.
Free People She’s So Fun Beaded Bucket Bag, $, available at Free PeoplePhoto Courtesy of Free People.
Bershka Bucket Bag With Chain, $, available at BershkaPhoto Courtesy of Bershka.
Kara Pico Pail Bag, $, available at Need Supply
Topshop Aly Faux Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at NordstromPhoto Courtesy of Nordstrom.
Staud Bissett Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at NordstromPhoto Courtesy of Nordstrom.
Zara Mini Beaded Bucket Bag, $, available at Zara
Parisa Wang X Reformation Bucket Bag, $, available at ReformationPhoto Courtesy of Reformation.
Mango Croc-Effect Tote Bag, $, available at MangoPhoto Courtesy of Mango.
J.Crew Harper Bucket Bag, $, available at J.Crew
Cuyana Wide Strap Mini Bucket Bag, $, available at CuyanaPhoto Courtesy of Cuyana.
Mansur Gavriel Bucket Bag, $, available at Mansur GavrielPhoto Courtesy of Mansur Gavriel.
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