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I’m all for buying a designer purse, especially if it brings you joy. But when it comes to buying a Birkin bag, I can’t quite justify the $30,000-plus spend.

A better alternative? This JW PEI Women’s Elise Top Handle Bag. It has the look and feel of a classic Birkin for just $119, plus Bethenny Frankel is a huge fan of the brand.

Sure, it won’t appreciate the same way, but you can also bang it around, shove it under an airplane seat and throw it in the back of a car without worrying about one single scratch because it didn’t cost you a fortune.

This vegan leather bag can be carried by its top handle or worn as a crossbody using the detachable shoulder strap.

Available in a gorgeous array of colors, it features a crisp, structured silhouette that stands perfectly on its own. It goes with a variety of looks, both casual and dressy, and has a magnetic closure for extra security.

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JW PEI Women’s Hana Tote

This bag looks just as good tossed in the car as it does slung over your shoulder at brunch.

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Dasein Women Handbags

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This article was written by Emma Sutton-Williams, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter and resident fashionista. Emma is one of the best-dressed ladies in The Post’s office, and also known for finding an unbelievable deal on any one of her stylish outfits. Divulging on everything from designer launches, sales and dupes to the most-popular and most-underrated purse brands to luxurious silk pajama brands, Emma has cultivated an eye for style and an expertise for identifying the clothes and accessories worth your coin. At the same time, she proudly models the products she picks so you can see their fit and function first-hand. Emma has been creating shopping guides for The Post since 2024, and previously held bylines in Rolling Stone, Oprah Daily, Parents, InStyle, StyleCaster and more.