Top 7 Affordable Birkin Alternatives to Buy Instead

Top 7 Affordable Birkin Alternatives to Buy Instead

Does anyone else want a Birkin? Well, if you’re a lover of all things luxury, then you know how exclusive and extremely hard it is to buy a Birkin and a Kelly. 

But don’t worry, we are here to give you 7 Birkin alternatives to consider. These are way more affordable and come from top luxury bag brands. 

What's so special about the Birkin bag? 

The Birkin, along with the Kelly, is one of Hermes’s most famous products. For many, it is a status symbol since it’s extremely difficult to buy one and because of how expensive it is.  

It has been said that you must be a regular customer at Hermes to be offered to buy a new Birkin, making this handbag exclusive to a select few.  

7 Birkin alternatives to buy instead

But luxury doesn’t have to be exclusive. It should be available to those who are interested in it. 

So here is a list of 7affordable Birkin bag alternatives to consider. 

1. Saint Laurent Sac de Jour 

By far, everyone agrees that Saint Laurent’s Sac de Jour is the closest to the Birkin in terms of design and at a much more affordable price. 

Birkin vs Sac de Jour

Both have metal bottom feet, 2 top handles, hanging clochette leather strap) and lock, and very rectangular.  

The main difference is that the Sec De Jour has 2 separate compartments for easier organization (compared to the Birkin open interior). That also gives the Sac De Jour a more accordion-like look on the side. 

The Sac De Jour also comes with a shoulder strap, making it more practical than the Birkin. 

2. Fendi Peekaboo 

The Fendi Peekaboo comes in next as another affordable Birkin alternative bag to buy.  

Birkin vs Fendi Peekaboo

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Both are rectangular in shape, large open interior, interior pockets, and have a turn-lock closure mechanism. 

The main difference is that the Fendi Peekaboo has: 

  • No metal feet
  • One main top handle
  • A “peek-a-boo" design to peek inside the design
  • Open from the sides rather than with a flap

The Fendi Peekaboo is a great alternative to the Birkin when you are looking for something more affordable. 

3. Prada Galleria 

The Prada Galleria is very similar to the Hermes Birkin in overall shape and design at a more affordable price point. 

Birkin vs Prada Galleria

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Both designer handbags have: 

  • Metal feet
  • Rectangular shape
  • Clochette (leather strap) from the handle
  • 2 top-handles
  • Open interior space
  • Interior pockets

The main difference is that the Prada Galleria has a snap closure (the Birkin has a turn lock style to close the flap) and metal D-rings as the handle attachment. 

Overall, the Prada Galleria makes a great Birkin alternative.

4. The Row Margaux 

For those looking for a quiet luxury Birkin alternative, the Margaux is your answer. 

 Birkin and The Row Margaux

 The Margaux has a very minimalist and simple design. It has almost everything that the Birkin has: 

  • Large open interior
  • Metal feet
  • 2 top handles

The main difference is that the Margaux is more trapezoid in shape and uses the belts on the side to open and close the bag.

5. Louis Vuitton City Steamer 

If you love Louis Vuitton and want a Birkin equivalent, then the Louis Vuitton City Steamer is for you. 

Birkin vs Louis Vuitton City Steamer

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The LV City Steamer and the Birkin are extremely similar: 

  • Turn-style lock to close the handbag
  • Lock accessory 
  • Metal feet 
  • 2 top handles 
  • Luggage tag
  • Rectangular shape
  • Large interior space with internal compartments 

The main difference is that the City Steamer has an attachable shoulder strap and 2 side flaps for more storage space. A great Birkin alternative from Louis Vuitton!

6. Gucci Diana Mini Tote 

And if you want a Gucci version of the Birkin, then their Diana Mini Tote is the answer. 

Birkin vs Gucci Diana Mini Tote

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Based on the image, you can see Gucci added its own flair to its version: 

Similar to the Birkin, the Diana Mini Tote has a large interior space and a flap cover.  

7. Celine 16 Bag 

Some think that the Celine Luggage tote is similar to the Birkin. But, honestly, the Celine 16 Bag is closer to the Birkin in terms of design and shape. 

 

The Celine 16 bag is like the Birkin by having: 

  • Metal feet
  • Rectangular shape
  • Clochette (leather strap) from the handle with a lock
  • Turn lock flap closure

The two major differences are that the Celine 16 Bag has a one-top handle and comes with an attachable shoulder strap.  

8. MCM Visetos Kelly Bag 

Lastly, the MCM Visetos Kelly Bag, shortened to MCM Kelly bag, is such a Birkin look-alike! 

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It’s actually the MCM’s Kelly Birkin copycat, right down to the design. It has:

  • Rectangular shape 
  • Metal feet 
  • Clochette (leather strap) from the handle with lock 
  • Turn lock flap closure 

The only difference is that the MCM Kelly has the signature MCM Visetos coated canvas and a metal-plated logo on the front. 

The price of this MCM bag is most definitely more affordable than the Birkin alternatives.

Find your perfect Birkin alternative today 

No matter your style and budget, these luxury handbags make great Birkin alternatives without the heavy price tag. 

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