Last Updated on February 15, 2022

Chances are, if you are a bag-toting kind of person, you have heard of Tory Burch… If you haven’t, Tory Burch is an American luxury brand recognized the world over for its beautiful, timeless, and rich designs that are filled with optimism. 

The designer draws inspiration from her parents’ effortless style to design pieces that tell a joyful story and are reminiscent of the world of travel, art, and interiors for women all around the globe. 

Tory Burch’s biggest competition nowadays is Coach. The main reason is that both of them are superbly popular and affordable luxury brands in the fashion world. They are both known for their excellent quality, despite some controversy in late years that supports that Tory Burch’s quality might be overpriced. 

If you happen to agree and want some alternative brands to Tory Burch, you’ll want to read this!

Scroll down to get all the info on five brands that are pretty much like Tory Burch.

Main qualities of Tory Burch

• Mid-Luxury
• High quality
• Timeless
• Bohemian-preppy style
• Classic American sportswear

Signature aesthetic of Tory Burch

• Joyful and happy design
• Eclectic
• Attainable price
• Graphic prints
• Bold colors
• Unique details

Most iconic garments from Tory Burch

• Handbags
• Tea-length dresses

#1. Coach

Overview: Coach is a mid-luxury American design brand specialized in leather goods like handbags, accessories, and ready-to-wear garments. 

Price Range: $$$

Origin and Concept: Coach was founded in 1941 as a family workshop in Manhattan, focused on making leather wallets and billfolds in an artisanal way. In 1946, Miles Cahn and his wife (who owned a leather handbag manufacturing business) joined the company and with their knowledge took it to the next level.

By 1950, Cahn had taken over the company. He revolutionized the leather industry by creating processed leather that was stronger, softer, and more flexible. The process also lends it a darker, richer tan color. By his wife’s suggestion, they expanded into women’s handbags and bought the company. In 1965, Richard Rose joined the company and put Coach in stores across the United States.

Around 1981, Coach was sold to Sara Lee and under the Hanes group, it got restructured and expanded. Coach’s products are known for being classical, functional, lightweight, and stylish. They have extended these characteristics to their other items as well.

Conceptually, the brand combines an original American attitude with great design, as well as valuing their heritage of fine leather goods and custom canvases that are used to create top-quality products that are durable and appreciated by their customers.  

Recommended Product(s): Field Tote 30 with Coach Badge & Willow Bucket Bag in Signature Canvas with Heart Print + Willow Tote 24 & Noa Pop Up Messenger in Signature Canvas

Celebs who are fans: Selena Gomez, Jemima Kirk, Yara Shahidi, Jennifer Lopez, and more. 

Ethical Practices: Sadly, Coach does not use eco-friendly materials, nor there is any evidence that it reduces its carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions. 

Read: Top 6 Brands Like Coach (Stunning Designer Alternatives)

#2. Rebecca Minkoff

Overview: Rebecca Minkoff is a fashion brand that carries handbags, apparel, footwear, accessories, and jewelry.

Price Range: $$$

Origin and Concept: The company was founded by brother and sister Uri and Rebecca Minkoff in 2005, in New York. The brand has been recognized with several awards including the Breakthrough Designer Award and has been an active member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

It has also focused on encouraging women around the world to be courageous through several projects, the most important being the 2018 RM Superwomen. Rebecca Minkoff is known as an industry leader in accessible luxury handbags and garments.

Aesthetically, its style is playful and subtly edgy with bohemian elements and a little bit of a rocker edge. 

Recommended Product(s): Edie Flap Shoulder Bag & Megan Tote + Edie Quilted Micro Crossbody & Nanine Shoulder Bag

Celebs who are fans: Zosia Mamet, Gretchen Carlson, Hayden Panettiere, Lauren Conrad, Hilary Duff, Annalynne McCord, Halle Berry, Lindsay Lohan, Agyness Deyn, Michelle Trachtenberg,  Emmy Rossum, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Lawrence, among others.

Ethical Practices: The company is committed to holding itself and its suppliers responsible and they conduct audits of suppliers to ensure that human trafficking and slavery do not occur with their vendors. They also avoid working with suppliers who are known to permit slavery or human trafficking in their facilities.

They have a no-tolerance policy when dealing with child labor, or any of the previously mentioned issues. There is not enough data to evaluate if they have environmental protection measures in place as well.  

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#3. Fossil

Overview: Fossil is an American fashion brand specialized in leather goods and watches that is a part of the Fossil Group Inc. This fashion designer and manufacturer group is also behind Kate Spade New York, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, and others!

Price Range: $$$

Origin and Concept: Fossil was founded in 1984 as an importing retail company that specialized in moderately-priced fashion watches. In 1990, they introduced leather goods officially under the Fossil brand name.

Fossil’s design headquarters is situated in Switzerland while manufacturing facilities are in China. Their designs are classical and very practical. 

Recommended Product(s): Jacqueline Satchel & Jolie Baguette celebrating Lunar New Year + Parker Convertible Backpack & Carmen Large Tote

Celebs who are fans: Mandy Moore, KJ Apa, Izzy Bizou, and Darryl Westly, among others. 

Ethical Practices: There is not enough information to evaluate the brand, but historically, Chinese manufacturers haven’t complied with environmental or good labor practices. 

#4. Ted Baker

Overview: Ted Baker is a British luxury clothing retail company. 

Price Range: $$$

Origin and Concept: The brand was founded by Ray Kelvin in 1988 in Glasgow. In 1990, it opened a store in Covent Garden, London. Five years later, it would launch its Ted Baker Woman line. It is one of the fastest-growing lifestyle brands in the UK and it has expanded rapidly since its beginnings. Aesthetically, it uses subtle embroidery, fine fabrics, and classical but quirky details. 

Recommended Product(s): Retro Flood EW Icon & Branded Webbing Snake effect Cross Body Bag + Magnolia Floral Non-Leather Tote & Plant Pot Detail Bag

Celebs who are fans: Ariana Grande, Dinah Jane Hansen, Cher Lloyd, among others.

Ethical Practices: The brand uses few eco-friendly materials, there is also no evidence that it has taken any meaningful measure to protect the environment. There is no evidence it reduces its greenhouse gas emissions. 

#5. Michael Kors

Overview: Michael Kors is a world-renowned brand that produces accessories, footwear, jewelry, watches, and ready-to-wear for men and women. It also has a full line of fragrances, wearable technology, and eyewear.

Price Range: $$$$

Origin and Concept: The brand was founded in 1981 by Michael Kors. It originally focused on a menswear line and later expanded to include women’s handbags and shoes as well as ready-to-wear garments. Michael Kors is renowned for its materials and craftsmanship that guarantee a top-quality product. Its bags are made from the finest Saffiano leather. 

Recommended Product(s): Hamilton Legacy Small Belted Satchel & Bedford Travel Extra-Large Bag + Greenwich Small Studded Snake Embossed Crossbody & Eva Largo Signature Logo Tote

Celebs who are fans: Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Portman, Miranda Kerr, Blake Lively, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Olivia Wilde, Kate Hudson, Taylor Swift, Hillary Clinton, Angelina Jolie, Heidi Klum, and others.

Ethical Practices: There is not enough information about their environmental protection practices or their labor protection guidelines to properly evaluate the brand. However, they do not use eco-friendly materials nor reduce their carbon footprint. 

Read: 5 Brands That Resemble Michael Kors… A Lot!

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