River Island's new crossbody bag looks designer but costs less than £50
Fashion fans can get their hands on a designer-looking handbag without spending a fortune, thanks to a new launch from River Island. The must-have accessory is getting us excited, because not only does it cost less than £50, but it also has resemblance to the chic styles from a well-known luxury brand.
The Brown Morgan Lips Monogram Cross Body Bag is available to buy online, coming in at £42. Offering all the high-end vibes without the high-end spend, the handbag is a standout in River Island's new collaboration with British artist Morgan Seaford, giving shoppers an instant wardrobe hit.
It features a detachable crossbody strap, so you can wear it hands-free while on the go. Plus, the RI monogram print is paired with a bold lipstick kiss motif, nodding directly to the glam look that made Coach 's Tabby bag (now sold out) a TikTok favourite.
Alternatively, Fraser is selling the Dune London Dorrie Handbag for £60 instead of its original price of £85 in the summer sale. Over at Next, the Cream Canvas Hand Held Bag for £28 is perfect for any holiday collection.
Back to the River Island bag, a diamante-embellished lips keyring adds a hint of personality, while the size is compact enough for day-to-night styling, but still spacious enough to fit a phone, keys, makeup and anything else needed.
Speaking about her collaboration with the brand, Morgan said: "I was really excited to work with River Island because I grew up wearing the brand. It felt like such a full-circle moment - combining my personal style and artistic eye for luxury bespoke personalisation, but making something more accessible to the wider audience."
"I've spent years hand-painting one of a kind bespoke designs for private clients, so the idea of creating something that could reach a wider audience, whilst still holding that sense of charm, artistry, and individuality, really appealed to me."
For under £50, the River Island cross body seems to be an easy and accessible way to build up a capsule wardrobe and tap into one of 2025's biggest accessories trends without breaking the bank.
Shop the Brown Morgan Lips Monogram Cross Body Bag for £42.
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