Princess Kate’s handbag cost £4k but we found similar for under £100 | Royal | News

If there is one handbag style Princess Catherine simply cannot stop carrying this season, it’s the polished top-handle bag. During yesterday’s hugely significant visit to Reggio Emilia in Italy, the Princess of Wales stepped out carrying Asprey’s elegant powder blue handbag worth a staggering £3,995.

Structured, timeless and incredibly polished, Catherine has repeatedly championed top-handle silhouettes throughout recent months, often pairing them with sleek tailoring and refined occasionwear looks. However, if you are not looking to splash out nearly £4,000 on a new handbag, Jones Bootmaker has a chic leather alternative that captures a very similar feel for a fraction of the price.

This powder blue leather bag delivers that same elegant royal aesthetic thanks to its structured shape, soft pastel tone and polished flap-over buckle fastening – but for a fraction of the price, saving you thousands.

Much like Catherine’s Asprey version, it feels sophisticated and timeless without looking overly formal, making it the sort of handbag that can effortlessly elevate both occasionwear and everyday outfits.

Crafted from real leather, the design also feels incredibly versatile thanks to its practical size and classic silhouette. It offers enough room for your phone, purse and beauty essentials while still maintaining that sleek, ladylike appearance Catherine has increasingly leaned into with her accessories this season.

The slightly softer shape gives it a more wearable daytime feel compared to Catherine’s version, while the structured top handle still keeps it looking polished enough for weddings, race days, lunches or summer events. And if powder blue is not quite your thing, the bag also comes in a variety of other colours – including a bold red version that would feel perfect for Royal Ascot, summer garden parties or even wedding guest styling this season.

Shoppers were left thrilled, with one customer writing: “It’s a very good smart bag, that complements any outfit and plenty of space for a purse and phone.” Another penned, “Beautiful bag.”

While a third shared, “This is a tidy, compact handbag for when you don’t want to lug a tote around. There is room for a mobile phone, glasses, keys and a small purse/card wallet. It is well made, lined, and the tan colourway is a good match for my new sandals, so, altogether, I am very pleased with the bag.”