The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here, and this year, accessories are stealing the show. From fall-ready leather to suede handbags and travel gear from Beis, Away, Samsonite and TUMI — including several colors and designs created exclusively for Nordstrom — this is your chance to save on bags and luggage with plenty of peak travel season still ahead of us.
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Unlike most clearance events, the Anniversary Sale discounts new arrivals before their regular prices take effect. The sale is happening now, but you'll have to hurry — Nordstrom says prices rise on Aug. 10.
In this article: Rebecca Minkoff Slim Darren Stud & Tiger's Eye Embellished Hobo Bag, Madewell The Shopper Tote in Soft-Grain Suede, Beis The Large 29-Inch Expandable Check-In Roller (Nordstrom Exclusive)
During a time when so many of us are looking for deals, this kind of sale can help you treat yourself on a budget (or score a bag you've been eyeing without totally breaking the bank). Here's what's worth shopping during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
Rebecca Minkoff Slim Darren Stud & Tiger's Eye Embellished Hobo Bag Sale price: $252.99; After sale price: $378
This slouchy leather hobo bag is a statement piece thanks to studs and tiger's eye embellishments (plus a little fringe for extra style). It's the perfect everyday size and includes convenient features like a secure turn lock, removable shoulder strap and interior zip pocket.
Madewell The Shopper Tote in Soft-Grain Suede Sale price: $158.99; After sale price: $238
For this bag, Madewell tumbles the soft-grain suede for 48 hours to emphasize its natural pebbling, then hand cuts it into an oversized shopper tote. Its collapsible sides fasten with a dog clip that doubles as a key fob, and it offers comfy shoulder straps and an interior pocket for organization.
Marc Jacobs The Leather Snapshot Shoulder Bag Sale price: $198.99; After sale price: $295
A compact barrel shape gives this grained leather Marc Jacobs bag more room than its size would suggest. For the brand-loyal, it has logo hardware on the sides. It also offers a top zipper and a removable, adjustable strap for added flexibility.
Dolce Vita Mercer Leather Shoulder Bag Sale price: $198.99; After sale price: $298
Part slouchy hobo and part structured shoulder bag, the Mercer uses leather with synthetic trim and a water-resistant finish to make it durable enough for everyday wear. It closes with a magnetic snap and offers an inside zip pocket for organizing smaller items.
AllSaints Alba Suede East/West Tote Sale price: $264.99; After sale price: $399
This suede tote expands on the sides for extra carrying room, for those who need to bring a whole day's worth of supplies with them whenever they step out of the house. The front pocket is decorated with a polished zipper, and the bag also offers wide shoulder straps and a magnetic snap closure.
The Sak Los Feliz Large Tote Leather Bag Sale price: $133.99; After sale price: $199
This oversized, slouchy tote has five pockets to keep it from becoming a catchall. It also offers a magnetic snap closure, a 9-inch-drop shoulder strap and a lining made from recycled materials, including plastic bottles.
Kate Spade New York liv large leather shoulder bag Sale price: $238.99; After sale price: $358
Made from richly pebbled leather in a streamlined hobo shape, this Kate Spade bag has a polished, everyday look. It's 13 inches wide with a structured flat base, top zipper, removable shoulder strap and two interior slip pockets for organizing smaller belongings.
Beis The Large 29-Inch Expandable Check-In Roller (Nordstrom Exclusive) Sale price: $274.99; After sale price: $368
Built for longer trips, this polycarbonate suitcase holds up to 112 liters and expands from 12.5 to 14.5 inches deep. It offers spinner wheels, TSA-approved locks, compression straps, organizer pouches and even a built-in weight indicator to flag overpacking before you get charged at the check-in counter.
Beis The Ultimate Travel Duffle (Nordstrom Exclusive) Sale price: $94.99; After sale price: $128
This duffle fits under airline seats, but opens flat like a suitcase, making its extra-large interior easier to organize. It includes a padded laptop compartment, mesh section and zip pockets that divide the space, plus top and side handles, a luggage strap and a removable padded crossbody strap for carrying options.
Away Small Featherlight Tote (Nordstrom Exclusive) Sale price: $72.99; After sale price: $98
At only 1.3 pounds, Away’s 30-liter tote can carry a weekend's worth of clothes and accessories, plus a 16-inch laptop. The water-repellent, machine-washable textile design includes a passport pocket, hidden quick-access pocket, zipped main compartment and interior zip pocket for organizing smaller essentials.
Samsonite Virtuosa 2-Piece Set Weekender & 21" Carry-On Luggage Sale price: $200.99; After sale price: $299.98
This two-piece set includes a 21-inch expandable carry-on and a 17.7-inch weekender bag. The carry-on offers a TSA lock, compression straps for easier packing and a height-adjustable handle. The weekender has a laptop sleep, key fob, water bottle pockets and SmartSleeve for stacking onto the carry-on.
TUMI V4 Collection 30-Inch Extended Trip Spinner Packing Case (Nordstrom Exclusive) Sale price: $694.99; After sale price: $1,050
This suitcase is made for long trips. It's lightweigh but still rigid — 30.5 inches made from polycarbonate and ABS alloy with leather details. It offers dual compartments, compression straps, mesh pockets and a hanger bracket to help organize your packing, plus spinner wheels and TSA locks for smoother travel days.
Florence by Mills 2-Piece Set - Spin Me Away Expandable 20" Carry-On Spinner & Fresh Start Backpack Set Sale price: $147.99; After sale price: $219.98
This set comes with an expandable 20-inch spinner and a backpack. The carry-on includes a wet pouch and double wheels, while the backpack has two compartments and space for a 17-inch laptop — everything you need for flexible travel in one set.
Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
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