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10 Hot Spots to Buy Handbags in San Francisco This Fall

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It's fall! Obviously, you need a new handbag. And you're in luck, because San Francisco is overflowing with shops where you can buy, perhaps, an ethnic import guaranteed to not be seen on the arm of another. Or, you can easily find this season's "It" bag from Mr. Lim, Mr. Wang, or Ms. Minkoff. Whatever your pleasure, we've mapped out some of the best boutiques in San Francisco to fulfill your heart's handbag desires.


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Simply Chic

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This designer consignment shop has arguably the best selection of vintage Chanel bags in the city, plus other covetable brands including Louis Vuitton, Chloe, Celine, Judith Leiber, Bottega Veneta, and more.

Marc by Marc Jacobs San Francisco

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If you need that iconic gold plate to festoon your bag, head to Fillmore for an abundant selection of hobos, cross bodies, wristlets and more.

Kate Spade

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Kate Spade's whimsical yet classic bags are the perfect way to refresh your wardrobe for fall. The beau bag strikes just the right balance of girly wit with a traditional shape.

Barneys New York, San Francisco

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If you're in the mood and position with your bank account to drop some serious cash on a handbag you'll keep for life, Barneys is your go-to. Celine, Chloe, Valentino, Chanel—all the names worthy of handing down to your grandchild can be found.
Cuyana's totes come in every shape and color, plus you can get them monongrammed. The best part is the price: you'll feel like you got WAY more than you paid for. Also look for saddle bags and weekenders with the same quality/price ratio.

Jeremy's

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Look for discounted prices on high quality brands including Commes des Garcons, Prada, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, and really you never know what fantastic brands they might get in, so check in as often as possible.

Reliquary

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This Hayes Valley shop specializes in unique pieces. You'll find everything from RTH leather snap wallets to bucket bags from Kenya.

Azalea Boutique

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This expansive boutique just celebrated its 10th year in business, and you can count on Azalea for the latest bags from Philip Lim, Commes des Garcons, Alexander Wang, Baggu and more.

Therapy

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Therapy has been a mainstay on Valencia for more than a decade, and the shop now has nine locations around the bay. Lots of change—but one thing that's stayed the same is a solid selection of handbags from Hobo, Tano and more.

Two Birds

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This Noe Valley gem features all your cool-girl brands including Rebecca Minkoff, Kooba, Sequoia, Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent, We Are Owls and more.

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Simply Chic

This designer consignment shop has arguably the best selection of vintage Chanel bags in the city, plus other covetable brands including Louis Vuitton, Chloe, Celine, Judith Leiber, Bottega Veneta, and more.

Marc by Marc Jacobs San Francisco

If you need that iconic gold plate to festoon your bag, head to Fillmore for an abundant selection of hobos, cross bodies, wristlets and more.

Kate Spade

Kate Spade's whimsical yet classic bags are the perfect way to refresh your wardrobe for fall. The beau bag strikes just the right balance of girly wit with a traditional shape.

Barneys New York, San Francisco

If you're in the mood and position with your bank account to drop some serious cash on a handbag you'll keep for life, Barneys is your go-to. Celine, Chloe, Valentino, Chanel—all the names worthy of handing down to your grandchild can be found.

Cuyana

Cuyana's totes come in every shape and color, plus you can get them monongrammed. The best part is the price: you'll feel like you got WAY more than you paid for. Also look for saddle bags and weekenders with the same quality/price ratio.

Jeremy's

Look for discounted prices on high quality brands including Commes des Garcons, Prada, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, and really you never know what fantastic brands they might get in, so check in as often as possible.

Reliquary

This Hayes Valley shop specializes in unique pieces. You'll find everything from RTH leather snap wallets to bucket bags from Kenya.

Azalea Boutique

This expansive boutique just celebrated its 10th year in business, and you can count on Azalea for the latest bags from Philip Lim, Commes des Garcons, Alexander Wang, Baggu and more.

Therapy

Therapy has been a mainstay on Valencia for more than a decade, and the shop now has nine locations around the bay. Lots of change—but one thing that's stayed the same is a solid selection of handbags from Hobo, Tano and more.

Two Birds

This Noe Valley gem features all your cool-girl brands including Rebecca Minkoff, Kooba, Sequoia, Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent, We Are Owls and more.