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Selena Gomez and Anne Hathaway Love This Amazon Handbag Brand—and You’ll Love These 5 Under-$150 Styles

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Between their multimillion-dollar bank accounts and their ability to borrow clothes at the drop of a hat (or purse), it’s not uncommon for celebrities to step out in outfits worth thousands of dollars. Hey, it’s kinda part of their job. What is uncommon, though? Finding out that an A-lister’s accessory is actually within your price range. Talk about a thrill!

Such so happens to be the case whenever JW Pei is involved. The Los Angeles-based, AAPI-owned fashion label offers affordable, ready-to-wear clothing and shoes, but may be best known for its selection of gorgeous, budget-friendly handbags, which are beloved by the likes of Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski (to name a few). Gomez, for one, rocked one of the brand’s purses on the Golden Globes red carpet this year, while Hathaway was spotted wearing its quilted Maze crossbody ($120) during a date night with her husband in 2021.

The bags are hailed for their high-quality construction and modern, almost sculptural designs. But IMO, the best thing about them is that they’re available on Amazon—meaning Prime members can snag a ton of styles with fast and free shipping, a boon for those of us who wait until the very last minute to find a bag to go with our dress before a big event (guilty!). Since it’s not every day that you can shop celebrity-approved fashion for regular-person prices, I’ve rounded up five of JW Pei’s chicest styles of the season on an Amazon—and they’re all under $150.

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A favorite among fashion influencers, this asymmetrical scoop shoulder bag is a mod, minimalist dream. It has a zipper closure up top to lock in your items, and a gold hardware ring accenting the strap for some extra pizazz. It’s made from pebbled vegan leather and comes in multiple colors and designs (including a faux crocodile skin), though I’m partial to this very on-trend cherry tomato red hue.

From its curved silhouette to its structured shape, the brand’s Joy shoulder bag stands out for its elevated design and smooth vegan leather. So much so that it’s racked up more than 1,300 5-star reviews on Amazon from buyers who are obsessed with its look, quality and “perfect size.” On the latter note, it’s roomy enough to fit an iPhone, small wallet, keys and lip gloss, and the fold-over snap flap should keep it all nice and secure.

Western styles with a little early-2000s Coyote Ugly flair are on the up and up, and this bag embodies the aesthetic perfectly, with the added bonus of having a trendy metallic finish. The crinkly faux leather paired with the smattering of studs, zippers and bold buckles make it a yee-haw-worthy must-have that can effortlessly go from day to night—especially since the strap is adjustable, meaning you can turn it into a convenient crossbody if you wish.

Between its elegant gold hardware handle and Bottega-esque (faux) leather wave, the Orla is the definition of “demure"—sartorially speaking, at least. It has a compact crescent shape that the brand confirms is still large enough to fit your phone, and comes with an attachable strap that ties on to convert it into a crossbody. “It legit feels like a designer bag that would cost ten times more,” raves one happy buyer.

This beauty is the exact bag worn by Gomez at this year’s Golden Globes and, as it happens, the bright red, crystal-adorned number is perfect for the holiday season. Fabulously festive and well-designed with unique scrunching on the body and top handle, the little evening bag can hold all your night-out essentials while supplying some glamorous sparkle to your look. It does come in various colors and finishes, however, so you’re sure to find one that matches your mood or #OOTN.  


stephanie maida

Senior Commerce Editor

  • Oversees PureWow's coverage of sales and deals, celebrity commerce and new launches across categories
  • Has worked as a writer and editor for 10+ years
  • Studied journalism at New York University

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