The Row’s Margaux is a handbag that needs no introduction. With its sleek minimalist design and oh-so-expensive appearance, it’s fast become this season's most coveted bag among celebrities, influencers and those in the fashion know. If you haven’t added it to your wishlist already, you’ll undoubtedly have spotted it on the arm of celebrities like Elsa Hosk and Rosie Huntington-Whitely as well as committed The Row collectors like Neelam Gill, showing there’s no denying the style's soaring appeal right now.
Yet, while The Row as a brand undoubtedly has a band of loyal followers (those aforementioned The Row collectors) there’s something about The Margaux’s cult status that feels extra special. Delivering on practicality and stylishness, it’s a shoulder bag that's both on-trend yet completely timeless working as everything from a chic everyday bag to an elevated office bag, and so, it’s no wonder love it has gone mainstream.
As with any bag that reaches cult status however (Alaia’s Le Teckel, is another currently high on everyone's wish list) getting your hands on it isn’t easy. Nearly every major retailer is struggling to keep it in stock right now and just a quick browse for the style on NET-A-PORTER will show coming soon notices under every style. Thankfully however, the high street have come to our rescue with a whole host of inspired styles that are sure to give you your Margaux fix until you can get your hands on the real thing. Plus, at a fraction of the cost, they’re also a great cost effective option for those who don’t have £4000 to splurge on the iconic style.
A word of warning however, these styles sell out nearly as quickly as the original, so if you do spot one you like I’d suggest moving quickly. Manu Atelier’s Cambon is already an icon in its own right with Katie Holmes donning the style with a chic high street look earlier this month. Similarly, H&M’s buckle sided shopper has caused a frenzy among fashion editors and influencers alike, so I don’t imagine it’ll be around for long. So without further ado, keep scrolling for the full edit of the best The Row Margaux inspired bags on the high street…
For a more structured take on the shoulder bag, I'm a huge fan of Massimo Dutti's leather tote.
With a coated finish and chic buckle side details, H&M's shopper is a great affordable alternative.
Suede bags are big news right now so Reformation's Patrizia bag will tick off two trends in one chic package.
Affordable and chic, M&S' briefcase bag comes in classic black and burgandy options but I'm struggling to pick our favourite.
Manu Atelier have just dropped their iconic Le Cambon in fresh new colour ways and this rich vanilla tone is my favourite.
Slightly smaller than the other bags on this list yet no less chic, Mango's bowling bag offers a cute take on the classic shape.
This chocolate brown suede tote is one of the chicest around. A buy now, wear forever piece.
