First designer bag for graduation?

Help me pick! 👯

Hi everyone!

My parents have very sweetly offered to buy me my first designer bag as a gift for graduating graduate school. I currently don’t have any bags that can be used in business or more formal settings, and would really like this one to fill that void. I would love input from this community on: which of the following bags are worth it and will hold up, or if there are any other bags you can recommend that seem to fit the vibe!

I would like a bag that closes in some way. So a zipper compartment or a fastening at the top in some way. Also something that is somewhat small and easy to carry around while still easily fitting a phone and wallet. If I can wear it with a shoulder strap amazing.

Some bags that have caught my eye:
Bottega Veneta Andiamo (I think small? Maybe medium. LOVE the texture and ability to wear with a strap)
Lady Dior (it’s just so cute)
Balenciaga Le City (I like the slightly more punky look of it)
Givenchy Voyou (again like the slightly punky but sophisticated look)

Thanks everyone!

Posted Jun 30, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC

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