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The Top 10 Designer Bags Deals From Nordstrom’s Memorial Day Sale to Upgrade Your Summer Basics

Find the perfect purse to dress up your capsule wardrobe this season with major discounts.

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May 20, 2025, 5:22pm

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Everyone knows summer doesn’t officially kick off until all the best Memorial Day Weekend sales arrive, and this year, they’re starting early. The first big sale on every fashion editor’s checklist? Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale, which is happening now through June 1. Coinciding with Memorial Day Weekend sales, the retailer’s semi-annual sale event features up to 50% off select designer and contemporary brands (including new fashion brands at Nordstrom this season) and is the perfect time to stock up on all your summer wardrobe essentials.

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While Nordstrom’s Memorial Day Sale spans just about every category — from trending spring dresses to white sneakers and luxe-looking accessories under $100 — it also delivers some of the best designer bag sales to shop. We’re talking up to 50% off bags from designer brands like Stella McCartney, Versace, and Tom Ford. Whether you’re looking to refresh your designer work bag or you’re on the hunt for the perfect straw bag for beach days, Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale event has a long list of options for you, including affordable designer bags that won’t break the bank. And because navigating the massive sale can be overwhelming, we’ve searched through the thousands of on-sale items to find you the best designer bag deals to shop from Nordstrom’s Memorial Day Weekend sale.

Tory Burch Romy Small Crossbody

$208.60 $298 30% off

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From runways to the royals, the butter yellow trend isn’t slowing down anytime soon. This Tory Burch crossbody bag is the perfect way to work the color into your summer wardrobe — whether you’re toting it on vacation or for everyday wear.

Altuzarra Large Watermill East/West Straw Tote

$297 $495 40% off

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Summer is all about a good straw tote, and this Altuzarra style checks all the boxes. Featuring braided leather handles and contrasting leather trim, the woven straw bag is versatile enough to take you from work to weekends at the beach. A tried-and-true favorite of one of our editors, it’s the perfect lightweight summer bag to hold all your summer essentials, including a laptop.

Clare V. Midi Sac Lizard Embossed Crossbody Bag

$356.25 $475 25% off

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Embossed leather and animal prints were a major trend on the spring 2025 runways. This rich color in Clare V.’s best-selling style makes a simple crossbody look even more luxe.

Alaïa Neo Mina 32 Perforated Calfskin Tote

$1770 $3200 45% off

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Tapping into the East-West bag trend, Alaïa’s perforated summer tote effortlessly transitions from brunch to the beach and back to the office with you this season. And bonus points: it looks incredibly chic while doing so.

Ferragamo Small Hug Leather Top Handle Bag

$1740 $2900 40% off

Buy Now at nordstrom

If you’re on the hunt for a new work bag, now is the time to invest in Ferragamo’s signature top handle bag in this coveted two-tone colorway. It may be a classic, but it also feels incredibly timely with this season’s doctor bag resurgence.

Tom Ford Wallis Suede Crossbody Bag

$1445 $2890 50% off

Buy Now at nordstrom

Suede continues to reign as one of the season’s top bag trends. If you want to invest in the style for years to come, this Tom Ford crossbody bag is well worth the splurge — and it’s currently 50% off. The luxe texture and rich chestnut color instantly elevate any outfit but will look especially stunning against an all-white summer ensemble.

Tory Burch Crystal Embellished Top Handle Bag

Buy Now at nordstrom $348.60

Our editors have tested this sparkling Tory Burch bag and can confirm: it’s the perfect touch of glam to a classic little black dress. Channel Hailey Bieber’s sparkling Saint Laurent bag at the Met Gala after party and carry it for all your summer cocktail events and nights out.

Jacquemus La Pochette Rond Carré Leather Clutch

Buy Now at nordstrom $763

Jacquemus’ popular La Pochette clutch in Brat Summer 2.0 green? Yes, please. The bag may be compact, but the color will pack a punch when topping off your night out and vacation looks.

Rabanne Metallic Leather Hobo Bag

$1253 $1790 30% off

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Channel your inner downtown cool girl with this mixed metal bag from Rabanne. Featuring the brand’s signature ring-pierced discs in a slouchy hobo style, this statement bag adds an edge to any look and is a standout in its own right.

Marc Jacobs The Mini Sack

Buy Now at nordstrom $195

Marc Jacobs’ best-selling The Tote Bag has achieved icon status and several waves of TikTok virality, but The Sack Bag is not to be slept on either. The functional mini may be simple and streamlined in style, but that’s what makes it such a timeless investment. This shimmering gold color, which is practically begging to be worn on your next tropical vacation, is a fun accessory to have in your accessory arsenal.

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Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Style Commerce Editor at WWD and Footwear News, where she writes and edits fashion, beauty, and lifestyle stories. Previously, she served as Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan and Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR, where she oversaw digital content from fashion features to news and product reviews. With over a decade of experience as a digital fashion editor, she’s an expert in scouring the internet for the greatest emerging brands, top-rated products, and latest trends to shop.

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The Top 10 Designer Bags Deals From Nordstrom’s Memorial Day Sale to Upgrade Your Summer Basics

Recent Articles by Lauren Alexis Fisher

Top Nordstrom Designer Bag Deals

Tory Burch Romy Small Crossbody

Altuzarra Large Watermill East/West Straw Tote

Clare V. Midi Sac Lizard Embossed Crossbody Bag

Alaïa Neo Mina 32 Perforated Calfskin Tote

Ferragamo Small Hug Leather Top Handle Bag

Tom Ford Wallis Suede Crossbody Bag

Tory Burch Crystal Embellished Top Handle Bag

Jacquemus La Pochette Rond Carré Leather Clutch

Rabanne Metallic Leather Hobo Bag

Marc Jacobs The Mini Sack

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