5 Popular Korean Handbag Brands

Handbags and purses are the perfect accessory to express yourself and complete any look. Korean handbags often have a simple yet classic and chic style that can easily elevate any outfit. Let’s check out some of the most popular brands!

MARHEN.J

MARHEN.J is a designer brand named after the Spanish word “margen” which means composure and relaxation. They focus on a minimalistic and simple look while also focusing on quality and practicality. Their products are animal friendly as they include vegan leather in their products. Many K-Pop idols such as Minho from SHINee and Yeri from Red Velvet enjoy MARHEN.J bags.

gu_de

gu_de is a vintage-inspired brand and the name stands for “good by name, good by nature.” The creative director, Ji Hye Koo, uses inspiration of colors and designs from the 1960s and 1970s to create timeless looks. These handbags are a good addition to any closet as they are a stylish and classic statement piece for any outfit. There are numerous types of unique styles to choose from on the gu_de site. One of the most recognizable point pieces for their handbags is the chunky chain strap. 

Alice Martha

Alice Martha is all about going back to the basics. They create simple and unique solid colored bags that give a classic style a fun, eye catching look that can be a perfect go-to daily bag and has made it very popular. K-Pop idols such as Bora from SISTAR have been spotted with an Alice Martha bag.

J.Estina

J.Estina is inspired by Princess Jovanna, an Italian princess and a queen of Bulgaria. The name of the brand derives from Princess Jovanna’s name and their logo is a tiara, also symbolizing her. J.Estina focuses on being a global luxury brand that is all about the modern look. Not only do they sell handbags, but they also have a variety of watches and jewelry. Their many collaborations with different K-Celebrities such as IU, Park Bogum, Kim Jiwon, and G-DRAGON have helped gain much attention for their brand.

FIND KAPOOR

FIND KAPOOR has a simple yet unique style of luxury bags that are popular around the world. The styles focus around a bucket style bag that comes in a variety of sizes and colors. The “PINGO” bag is the most popular bag out of their collection. Another unique point to the FIND KAPOOR brand is that the strap and keychains are the main point of the look for the bag. You can even change up the straps and charms for the bag as their site offers a wide variety to personalize the bag. It is often a favorite item for many Korean stars, including TWICE and Girls’ Generation. 

Which bags do you like the most?