given the kind of money and access that most celebrities have, you’d probably carry some wildly expensive handbags. and almost without exception, they do—we keep pretty close tabs on who’s carrying what, and the vast majority of them switch bags frequently and always have something notable on their arms. The bags in question usually cost anywhere from around a $1,500 to well into the five figures, both because wealth means you get used to buying and having nice things and because celebrities and brands have symbiotic relationships that means the right celebrity carrying the right bag is good for both parties involved.
That’s why I’m always a bit surprised to see a celebrity (and especially a well-established one) carrying a bag from a contemporary brand—why would they, other than genuinely liking the bag? most contemporary brands are smaller and run independently of large fashion conglomerates, so unlike global luxury brands, they don’t have the budgets to create significant relationships with celebrities over time or have stars carry their bags as part of lucrative campaign and endorsement deals. celebrities get free stuff all the time, so simply having a bag show up on their doorstep usually isn’t enough to grease the wheels of paparazzi picture glory, either. That’s why Mansur Gavriel‘s success among the ultra-famous is particularly notable: you usually only get this kind of saturation among stars when the bags in question are much more expensive.
We’ve been following Mansur Gavriel’s rise since the brand’s super-popular bucket bags first showed up (and promptly sold out) in 2013, and as someone who’s been carrying MG bags pretty consistently since then, I can attest to why people of any income bracket would be drawn to them: they’re simple and ultra-lightweight, and most of the styles come in a rainbow of colors; the smaller styles are almost all deceptively roomy. If you’re looking for a chic bag that is actually functional and won’t overwhelm your outfit, look no further. To get an idea of how celebrities have styled their Mansur Gavriel bags, take a look below.
Reese Witherspoon
Mansur Gavriel Tote, $525 via Mansur Gavriel
Naomi Watts
Mansur Gavriel mini bucket Bag, $495 via Mansur Gavriel
Sienna Miller
Mansur Gavriel Hobo Bag, $495 via Mansur Gavriel
Sienna Miller
Mansur Gavriel Crossbody Bag, $495 via Mansur Gavriel
Christie Brinkley
Mansur Gavriel Backpack, $995 via Mansur Gavriel
Priyanka Chopra
Mansur Gavriel Metropolitan Bag, $945 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Busy Philipps
Mansur Gavriel bucket Bag, $545 via Mansur Gavriel
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Mansur Gavriel lady Bag, $1,050 via Mansur Gavriel
Karlie Kloss
Mansur Gavriel lady Bag, $895 via Mansur Gavriel
Elizabeth Berkley
Mansur Gavriel lady Bag, $895 via Mansur Gavriel
Ashley Graham
Mansur Gavriel Tote, $585 via Mansur Gavriel
Gigi Hadid
Mansur Gavriel lady Bag, $895 via Mansur Gavriel
Giada di Laurentiis
Mansur Gavriel Tote, $615 via Mansur Gavriel
Busy Philipps
Mansur Gavriel mini bucket Bag, $610 via Mansur Gavriel
Caitriona Balfe
Mansur Gavriel bucket Bag, $545 via Mansur Gavriel
Miranda Kerr
Mansur Gavriel bucket Bag, $595 via Mansur Gavriel
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Mansur Gavriel bucket Bag, $625 via Mansur Gavriel
Solange Knowles
Mansur Gavriel Circle Bag, $1,095 via Mansur Gavriel
Kate Walsh
Mansur Gavriel bucket Bag, $595 via Mansur Gavriel
Naomi Watts
Mansur Gavriel mini Backpack, $625 via Mansur Gavriel
Elizabeth Banks
Mansur Gavriel Crossbody Bag, $495 via Mansur Gavriel
Jane Krakowski
Mansur Gavriel small Tote, $525 via Mansur Gavriel
Kris Jenner
Mansur Gavriel Backpack, $895 via Mansur Gavriel
Jennifer Garner
Mansur Gavriel small Tote, $525 via Mansur Gavriel
Alessandra Ambrosio
Mansur Gavriel bucket Bag, $595 via Mansur Gavriel
Kirsten Dunst
Mansur Gavriel bucket Bag, $595 via Mansur Gavriel