The Luxury List is a monthly column on all things luxury, exploring cult items from heritage brands, tapping the foremost experts in the fashion space, and doing deep dives into the investment pieces that are worth it.
With a monthly column dedicated to luxury fashion, I'm constantly studying the latest drops from brands and speaking with the leading experts on luxury design and shopping to cover everything from the top quiet-luxury bags to cool It-girl watches to the most talked-about trends for summer and every new designer piece that's worth adding to your cart.
I've noticed that prices of luxury pieces have continued to climb in the last year, with many designer bags now priced over $5000 and higher. But because many of us live on a budget, I wanted to highlight the best under-$1000 designer finds. From the buzzy Bottega Veneta statement earrings that continue to sell out to the Chanel shoes taking over to the minimal Toteme bag that fashion people can't get enough of, these are the finds to invest in now. Ahead you'll discover the 34 best designer shopping finds for under $1000.
Our editors can't stop talking about these sunglasses.
When Bottega Veneta's drop earrings were introduced last year, they became an instant must-buy item.
Designer swimwear doesn't get more timeless than Eres.
This is the piece to pack in your suitcase for a summer holiday.
Saint Laurent's shoe game is very strong.
The Toteme bag that is constantly selling out.
Simple and perfect.
Just wait until you see the other colors.
This orange shade, though.
Calling all minimalists.
A swimsuit that doubles as a cool bodysuit to wear with trousers.
Every fashion person is snapping up Khaite's Lotus bag.
The cult shape that is almost impossible to find.
Khaite's denim is incredible, but it's the Danielle jeans specifically that fashion people can't get enough of.
Chanel ballerina flats are making a major comeback this season.
If you're hunting for a wedding guest dress, your search is over.
The perfect kitten heel.
Yep, this is the bag that is taking over right now.
Sheer mesh ballet flats are the moment.
Yet another cool spin on Celine's Triomphe sunglasses.
I won't stop talking about these heels.
Cool '90s vibes.
V for Valentino.
A talking piece.
The raffia trend is going strong.
For a date night.
If you know, you know.
Finished with a jewelry-like metal handle.
For the beach.
Spotted on Sofia Richie.
This belt is at the top of my shopping list.
Found: the perfect maxi skirt.
Not your ordinary sneakers.
Yet another cool ballet flat to add to your cart.
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