31 Shearling Bags Because Your Bag Should Be as Cozy as Your Outerwear and Your Outfit

Despite the fact that winter appears to have hit the snooze button more than a few times this go-round, it’s finally woken up and seems to be pretty grumpy. Just ask anyone living in the Midwest or those residing up and down the East Coast. We’ve already checked several seasonal must-haves off of our shopping list, like a funnel-neck coat and a pair of sturdy loafer boots. There’s one slightly unexpected thing missing from our cold weather lineup, though. Shearling bags.

Now shearling is usually associated with UGG boots or insulated outerwear, but in recent runway seasons it has found its way to handbags. The market is already saturated, which is actually a very good thing. While the craze started up on the runways, you don’t have to fork over designer bucks to get in on the trend.

Take JW PEI, known for producing convincing dupes of expensive silhouettes, and its toasty brown medium tote bag boasting faux shearling trim for only $139. A surprising source of fluffy purses is Lululemon. The athleisure powerhouse supplies both a boxy mini tote priced at $148 and a plush shoulder bag that will only run you $44. Naturally, Zara is all in. Its Long Faux Shearling Bag is just $75.90. Then there’s the Carvela take featuring a chain shoulder strap for $90. If structure is what you’re after, go with Culbia’s Ozzy Bag, which costs a respectable $126.95.

There’s probably no better time of the year to be on the lookout for designer discounts. AllSaints’ roomy Luna Shearling Shoulder Bag costs just under $480. Ralph Lauren’s Shearling-Trim Large Bradley Tote Bag will set you back $475. The shearling version of Coach’s ever-popular Tabby bag is priced at $595. While you can snag Kate Spade New York’s Loop Shearling Shoulder Bag in a gorgeous deep evergreen for $328. When it comes to all of the other fashion house brands, keep an eye on their wares. Go ahead and bookmark their creations and regularly check in to see if the bags are significantly slashed for the holidays. They’re still an investment, but if you spot a deal you can realistically afford, the bags will last you a lifetime. (Even though shearling bags are a current obsession, the best ones are timeless.)

Here are the coziest and chicest shearling bags of the season.