India, May 12 -- Luxury handbags from names like Chanel, Prada, Bottega Veneta and The Row often cost anywhere from Rs.1 lakh to several lakhs. What do we love about luxury bags? Quilted finishes, woven textures, structured silhouettes, polished hardware, clean lines and that rich, understated look that whispers money. A budget buy might not offer the long-term quality, but it can try to replicate the style and features, which makes them perfect if you do not have the budget.

Affordable brands have become very good at borrowing these details and turning them into bags that look far more expensive than they are. Think padded textures, boxy totes that hold their shape, sleek matte finishes, fabric totes with sharp structure and minimal des...