The Celeb-Worn, Editor-Loved Kate Spade Duo Bag Is the Ultimate Fashion Gift Under $200

With so many cute bags on the market, it can be hard to pin down one for your wish list. Let me end your search. Worn by A-list celebrities and Cosmo editors alike (myself included), Kate Spade New York’s Duo Bag is one of the best bags to gift this holiday season. It’s endlessly versatile, pleasantly practical for its size, and surprisingly affordable compared to other buzzy designer finds.The Duo Bag comes in over a dozen leather and suede finishes, but the brown suede Mini Shoulder Bag that Kendall Jenner wore at Coachella remains my top pick for gift shoppers. The pint-sized carryall is under $200, yet it looks just as expensive as other luxury bags in her lineup.Kendall’s Coachella look is what inspired me to pick up a Duo Bag of my own, and boy, am I glad I did. Sized to fit only the essentials, it’s become one of my default bags for concerts and nights out—and the metallic silver finish I picked is perfect for upcoming holiday parties, too. Here I am wearing it at Lollapalooza.Sarah Maberry for CosmopolitanMy favorite part about Kate Spade New York’s Duo Bag is that it can be worn multiple ways. Most styles come with interchangeable straps, so you can wear it crossbody or on your shoulder. Or, take a note from Lola Tung: remove the strap entirely and carry it as a clutch. The Summer I Turned Pretty star sported the slightly larger Duo Crossbody Bag throughout the season 3 press tour.TheStewartofNY//Getty ImagesCosmo’s latest cover star, McKenna Grace, has also been seen carrying Kate Spade New York’s Duo Bag around as a clutch. Her dark brown suede finish is still in stock on the brand’s website. I’m thiiiis close to buying it so I can copy her preppy fall outfit on Thanksgiving.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin//Getty ImagesThe Duo bag’s practical zippered pouch is the icing on the cake. It’s the perfect size to store an AirTag or lip balm, so you can maximize your bag space for your phone, wallet, headphones, and other must-haves. I like to clip mine onto other handbags for added pizzazz, and I often attach it to my keys as a functional little keychain.If you like the Duo silhouette but want more storage space, I’d suggest the Large Crossbody Bag. It’s about twice the size of the mini version that Kendall and I love, and it can be worn in all the same ways. If you’ve got an upcoming trip, it’d be the perfect bag to bring along; it can go straight from daytime sightseeing to fancy dinners.Ahead of Black Friday, a number of Duo Bags are marked down on Kate Spade’s site—all the more reason to get your holiday shopping done early. Below, browse more of my top picks for gifting.Shop More Kate Spade New York Duo BagsSarah Maberry is a shopping editor at Hearst Magazines, covering fashion, beauty and pop culture. As a trend forecaster and fashion historian, she analyzes viral products and trends on a deeper level, helping readers find the best deals, gifts, and celebrity-worn items. When she’s not writing for ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, Town & Country, Esquire, Cosmopolitan and other publications, she can be found roaming the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (her alma mater) or sewing her own couture while she binge-watches reality TV.