Buying guides
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Curated by our editorial team, the designer pieces worth buying this season, with a clear view on which to buy first.
EditDesigner Handbags Under £500
A designer handbag does not have to mean a four figure receipt. Across Michael Kors, Mulberry, Burberry, Miu Miu and Alexander McQueen there is a deep bench of leather totes, crossbodies and clutches that sit comfortably under £500, and our editors have pulled together the ones actually worth carrying. This edit is about getting a name you will keep for years without overreaching, so every bag here earns its place on shape, leather and how often you will genuinely reach for it.
EditDesigner Dresses Under £300
A contemporary designer dress under £300 is one of the smartest buys in fashion. It is the price point where Maje, Sandro, Miu Miu and Michael Kors put their best fabrics and cuts, the dresses you wear to a wedding, a dinner or a Monday at the office and keep for years. Our editors have gathered the ones genuinely worth owning, sorted by length so you can find the shape for your occasion, with an eye on the fabric and the cut rather than the label on the rail.
EditThe Best Designer Handbags to Buy in 2026
The designer handbags worth knowing in 2026, pulled together across Michael Kors, Mulberry and Burberry. We cover the everyday leather styles, the British icons people buy once and keep, and the structured bags worth saving for, with a clear view on which to buy first.
EditThe Designer Bags Worth Buying Now
The designer bags worth knowing right now, pulled together across Michael Kors, Mulberry, Burberry, Miu Miu and Alexander McQueen. From everyday leather to the investment pieces, here are the ones worth buying and which to start with.
EditThe Maje Dresses Worth Buying
Maje dresses cover a lot of ground, from the occasion and party styles to the everyday knits and the flowing maxi shapes. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a clear view on which to buy for what.
EditThe Barbour Jackets Worth Buying
Barbour's jackets split into a few clear families, the waxed country classics, the lighter casual cuts and the showerproof styles for everyday wet weather. We pull together the men's and women's jackets worth knowing, with a view on which to reach for first.
EditUGG Styles to Live In This Season
The UGG styles worth knowing this season, from the Classic boots people buy first to the Mini everyone is wearing and the slippers you can wear outdoors. We pull them together with a clear view on sizing and which to buy first.
EditThe Amiri Trousers and Jeans Worth Buying
Amiri built its name on jeans, and the trouser range now spans distressed denim, cargos, track pants and tailored cuts. We pull together the styles worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first.
EditThe Michael Kors Tops Worth Buying
Michael Kors tops cover the everyday and the dressed-up, from logo tees and tanks to the shirts and blouses you wear to work. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to reach for first.
EditThe Maje Tops Worth Buying
Maje tops carry the Parisian look the brand is known for, from the lace-trimmed blouses to the knits and going-out pieces. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first.
EditThe Barbour Womenswear Worth Buying
Barbour womenswear runs from the quilted and waxed jackets the brand is known for to the knits, shirts and accessories that go with them. We pull together the pieces worth knowing, with a view on what to buy first.
EditThe Barbour Menswear Worth Buying
Barbour menswear goes well beyond the waxed jacket, from the checked shirts and overshirts to the polos, knits and casual layers. We pull together the everyday pieces worth knowing, with a view on what to buy first.
EditThe Sandro Tops Worth Buying
Sandro tops carry the Parisian look the brand is known for, from the lace-trimmed blouses to the knits and everyday tees. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first. They are the pieces stylists reach for when an outfit needs lifting.
EditThe Mulberry Accessories Worth Buying
Mulberry accessories are the easiest way into the British house, from the keyrings and card cases people add first to the scarves and small leather goods in the same leather as the bags. We pull together the ones worth knowing.
EditThe Burberry Accessories Worth Buying
Burberry accessories are the easiest way into the house, from the bag charms and keyrings people add first to the scarves and small leather goods that carry the check. We pull together the ones worth knowing.
EditThe Michael Kors Watches Worth Buying
Michael Kors watches are the brand's most popular accessory, from the chronograph statement dials to the slimmer everyday styles. We pull together the ones worth knowing, across the price range, with a view on which to buy first.
EditThe Alexander Wang Pieces Worth Buying
Alexander Wang ready-to-wear brings the downtown New York look, from the logo-trim styles to the going-out dresses and easy knits. We pull together the pieces worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first. These are the pieces that anchor a downtown wardrobe.
EditThe Burberry Menswear Worth Buying
Burberry menswear runs from the check shirts and logo tees to the knitwear and tailoring the house is known for. We pull together the pieces worth knowing, with a view on what to buy first.
EditThe Miu Miu Handbags Worth Buying
Miu Miu handbags are among the most wanted in fashion right now, from the matelassé leather styles to the top-handle and pouch shapes. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first.
EditThe Michael Kors Jewellery Worth Buying
Michael Kors jewellery is the easy everyday designer buy, from the stud earrings and hoops to the bracelets and pendants. We pull together the pieces worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first.
EditThe Miu Miu Skirts Worth Buying
Miu Miu skirts run from the short pleated styles that defined a season to the midi and tailored cuts. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first.
EditThe Burberry Men's Bags Worth Buying
Burberry men's bags run from the everyday crossbody and backpack styles to the holdalls and small leather goods. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first.
EditThe Burberry Hats and Gloves Worth Buying
Burberry hats and gloves carry the house check in pieces you can add without the cost of a bag, from the knit beanies to the caps and leather gloves. We pull together the ones worth knowing.
EditThe Barbour Men's Shirts Worth Buying
Barbour men's shirts run from the tartan checks the brand is known for to the plain oxfords and heavier cord styles. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first.