And, to an extent, this kind of gets boring. How many variations can Coach do on its “C” logo or Louis Vuitton with the “LV”? Dark colored letters on a dark colored background don’t always cut it and suddenly going to too-bright colors, a la Coach’s latest youthful collection Poppy, doesn’t really make sense. One variation seen on this well-worn style recently was a small handbag, called a pochette, by Louis Vuitton. The newer monogrammed handbag design is limited edition but, at the same time, it adds some variation to the typical monogram design by adding a sequined monogram pattern over the printed pattern on the leather surface.

Similar monogrammed handbag styles can be found through more affordable retailers. While this limited edition Louis Vuitton pochette costs slightly over $900, a more affordable and regularly-used monogram design can be found through Best Handbag Wholesale as a designer inspired handbag. These designer inspired handbags are designed with the same color combinations seen on higher-end designer monogram bags, only the monogram on the bag, unlike a knockoff, doesn’t mimic any of those seen on designer bags. While the “C” or “G” logo is similar to that seen on a Gucci or Coach bag, it’s not a direct replica.

But what if you don’t want to shell out cash for one of these designer bags? Often, there are two options for purchasing a monogram purse. The first that many go to is down the designer knockoff route, in which the fabric on these designer monogram handbags is emulated letter for letter but the bag is poorly put together. Although the fabric may not unravel right away, the metal name plate – yes, many monogram handbags still have a metal name plate – is glued on, instead of screwed in, and will fall off at some point. The zipper may also look shoddy and jam at some point. Aside from the fact that making and selling handbags like this is illegal, a Louis Vuitton-looking bag may cost $40 instead of $400.

The honest (and legal) route is to look for monogram purses not by designers. Discount and wholesale retailers often sell these types of monogram handbags. These particular handbags follow similar color schemes to that of Gucci and Coach designer bags, only the logo isn’t identical and, up close, won’t look like the real purse. In addition, the price is more affordable and, as these wholesale and discount handbags aren’t put together in a haphazard manner, they won’t fall apart on you.