No one is going to forget the wondrous outfits Anne Hathaway wore on The Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour. While it’s been weeks since the film’s release, the seriously chic designer outfits she wore to promote it are definitely stuck in my mind. But it’s a more understated – and affordable – piece she turned to on the press run that I’ve been hunting.
Back in April, she was seen carrying a timeless top-handle handbag arriving for a talk show appearance, and I was sure it would be a designer bag, but it was actually an Amazon style for £100 - although it's currently even less in the Amazon Prime sale.
The Lucia classic top handbag by JW PEI has an unfussy design that lends it a timeless, high-end essence. This is only highlighted by its gleaming, gold-toned hardware and the top handle style that’s just so sleek and elegant. While the bag is not available in the black colourway that Anne was seen carrying anymore, it can be snapped up in an equally versatile dark green, as well as in a black woven leather and a trendy matcha green hue, too.
This rich emerald green is a striking colour, and it's just as versatile as black, with gold-toned hardware setting off the jewelled hue beautifully.
If it's a black handbag you're after, Anne's bag is still available in black if you opt for this beautiful woven texture that feels just as timeless as her smooth grain style.
Matcha green is a shade that took off this spring and it's showing no signs of slowing down, making this soft green colourway of Anne's bag a great, on-trend buy.
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Like Anne's top handle bag from JW PEI, this one by Charles & Keith has a sleek appeal that won't date. With its sharp structure and rectangular design, the bag is effortlessly elegant.
The compact design of this H&M bag makes it a small and neat style to carry. Minimal hardware and a glossy look lend it a polished finish. It's available in both dark brown and black.
After being overlooked in favour of other neutrals, navy has seen a bit of a renaissance in 2026. This compact River Island bag proves why, as the hue feels rich and luxe against gold-toned hardware.
It’s always a delight to find that a stylish, celebrity-approved accessory is actually an affordable piece. But it’s not just affordability that Anne’s JW PEI bag offers, with its classy structure and glossy faux-leather lending it a luxe and timeless appeal that will centre this bag as an everyday staple.
Endlessly versatile, Anne chose to style the bag alongside a one-toned outfit for a classic look. Whether it’s carried as a finishing touch to tailored, office-ready outfits or styled alongside the best summer dresses, the top handle design is so timeless that it will never feel out of place. This makes her style a great choice for day or evening.
While the bag’s affordable price tag comes down to the fact that it is made from polyester, Amazon shoppers say it still ‘feels high-end’, and many add that the faux-leather has a ‘very soft’ finish to make it feel super luxe. It’s practical too, thanks to its detachable crossbody strap, and shoppers say that, while it is small, it’s ‘spacious’ and ‘fits everything you will need in it,’ with the style boasting handy pockets inside so you can keep everything organised.
