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Your Ultimate Bucket Bag Shopping Guide For Scoring Spring's It Bag On Any Budget

Although bucket bags have been going strong for a while now, the ultra versatile, practical silhouette is without a doubt everyone's go-to this spring. From Saint Laurent and Proenza Schouler to the fast fashion market and smaller boutique labels, bucket bags are seriously everywhere. And we're not complaining. Whether you're dipping into trends like fringe, pastels, and perforated patterns, or classic lines and luxe materials are your thing, the options are bountiful — no matter your budget.

If bucket bags are on your spring radar, you've probably heard (and cried) about the Mansur Gavriel restock that lasted approximately 30 seconds. Unless you're down to sit on a wait list, scour Ebay, or pine until the next drop in a few months, that ship has sailed. But don't worry — I've compiled the ultimate list of bucket bags that are in stock (if you move fast), and from investment splurges to options that go for roughly the price of a few lattes, you're bound to find your springtime soulmate.

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The Classic Top Handle Bucket Under $100

Faux Leather Bucket Bag, $28, Forever 21

The Midrange Classic Top Handle Bucket — Neutral

Fiona Bucket Bag, $295, Rebecca Minkoff

The Midrange Classic Top Handle Bucket — Black

Mackage Dafney Bag, $495, Club Monaco

The Classic Top Handle Bucket Splurge

Saint Laurent Medium Bucket Bag, $2,150, Barneys New York

The Pastel Bucket Under $100

Candie’s Mini Bucket Bag, $28, Kohl’s

The Midrange Pastel Bucket

The Dana, $390, Shaffer LA

The Pastel Bucket Splurge

Izzy Handbag, $595, Opening Ceremony

The External Zip Bucket Under $100 — Black

Faux Leather Bucket Bag, $24, Forever 21

The External Zip Bucket Under $100 — Pastel

Faux Leather Drawstring Bucket Bag, $25, Forever 21

The Midrange External Zip Bucket

Vickery Drawstring Satchel, $188, Fossil

The Red Bucket Under $100

Cooperative Structured Bucket Bag, $49, Urban Outfitters

The Red Bucket Splurge

Drawstring Shoulder Bag, $525, Frank Clegg Leatherworks

The Perforated Bucket Under $100

Perforated Bucket Bag, $60, Zara

The Midrange Perforated Mini Bucket

Rebecca Minkoff Fiona Mini Bucket Bag, $245, Bloomingdales

The Perforated Bucket Splurge

Loeffler Randall Industry Bucket Bag, $295, Revolve Clothing

The Pale Neutral Mini Bucket Under $100

Mini Bucket Bag, $98, Ann Taylor

The Midrange Pale Neutral Bucket

Mini Lafayette Bucket Bag, $178, Madewell

The Pale Neutral Bucket Splurge

Whistles Mini Bucket Bag, $350, ASOS

The Minimalist Bucket Under $100

Bleeker Bucket Bag, $68, Free People

The Midrange Minimalist Bucket

Kelsi Dagger Wythe Leather Bucket Bag, $148, Nasty Gal

The Midrange Minimalist Bucket

BAGGU Leather Drawstring Bucket Bag, $140, Urban Outfitters

The Minimalist Bucket Splurge

Proenza Schouler Large Bucket Bag, $1,650, Barneys New York

The Subtle Fringe Bucket Under $100

Free Ride Vegan Leather Bucket Bag, $58, Nasty Gal

The Mini Fringe Bucket Under $100

Fringed Faux Leather Bucket Bag, $25, Forever 21

The Neutral Fringe Bucket Under $100

Long Range Pouch, $78, Need Supply

The Fringe Bucket Splurge

Bethany Fringe Bucket Bag, $378, Botkier

The Midrange Rocker Bucket

Live It Up Bucket, $148, She + Lo

The Midrange Rocker Bucket

Moto Bucket, $365, Rebecca Minkoff

The Rocker Bucket Splurge

Saint Laurent Rider Bucket Bag, $2,150, Neiman Marcus

The Convertible Bucket Under $100

Drawstring Backpack, $35, Topshop

The Midrange Convertible Bucket

Blaze Bag, $188, Hobo

The Convertible Bucket Splurge

Elizabeth and James Cynnie Sling Textured Leather Backpack, $595, Net-A-Porter

The Patterned Textile Bucket Under $100

Southwestern Patterned Bucket Bag, $30, Forever 21

The Patterned Textile Bucket Splurge

Dannijo Marca Bucket Bag, $498, Anthropologie

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