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Black-Owned Statement Bags To Gift This Holiday Season

From spacious totes to clutches that start the party and mini-bags that don't hold much but pack major personality, all of these purses are must-have gifts.
Black-Owned Statement Bags To Gift This Holiday Season
The Tiny Tassel
By Victoria Uwumarogie · Updated November 26, 2025
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Let people tell it, bags are only high-end if they’re made by high-brow fashion houses abroad and cost thousands. Not true! Some of the best, most durable, and best-looking accessories are being made by Black creatives. From the dominance of Telfar and Brandon Blackwood to burgeoning brands like Sarep + Rose and Laura Vivian Leather, the following pieces from Black-owned brands are the perfect gift. Made from everything, like denim to leather, these are the bags on our radar that need to be in your cart this season.

01
01 Telfar Small Denim Dumpling

A Telfar bag is always a conversation starter, and folks will certainly be talking after laying their eyes on this denim bombshell.

Available at Telfar
280 Shop Now
02
02 DESERI Michele Bag

For your homegirl with the big personality or just anyone in your life who loves pink, gift them this day-to-night clutch made from buttery calf leather and the brightest pop of pink.

Available at DESERI
515 Shop Now
03
03 Sarep + Rose Cow Hair Tote

Made in Kenya from full-grain leather and cow hair (sustainably sourced, of course), this tote is giving luxury and offering plenty of space and durability.

Available at Sarep + Rose
385 Shop Now
04
04 The Tiny Tassel Support Black Owned Businesses Clutch

We can’t say it loud enough, so founder Mimi, of the Charleston-based brand, created this gorgeous statement clutch to get the point across.

Available at The Tiny Tassel
50 Shop Now
05
05 Brandon Blackwood Click Bag

Small but mighty. This accessory from the popular bagmaker can’t hold much, but it certainly delivers big personality.

Available at Brandon Blackwood
120 Shop Now
06
06 ASHYA Passport Bolo

In a bright and bold red, this isn’t a traditional “bag” per se, but it carries one of your most essential belongings (your passport) in style—and in Italian calf leather.

Available at ASHYA
225 Shop Now
07
07 Laura Vivian Leather The Mae Clutch Solids

A hand-dyed beauty, this clutch from Black-woman owned Laura Vivian Leather is, of course, made of buttery leather. Perfect for date night, fun with your friends or to hold essentials for the working gal.

Available at Laura Vivian Leather
295 Shop Now
08
08 F&W Style ChelseaKat Dream Bag

It looks like denim, but what you’re actually seeing is vegan leather. With a two-tone design, this bag is sure to get your fave plenty of compliments.

Available at F&W Style
139 Shop Now

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