Direct Sales Companies That Sell Purses and Handbags

Do you love fashion and accessories? Are you looking for a home-based business opportunity that doesn’t involve setting up a complicated e-commerce website or doing a lot of extra legwork? If so, you’re a perfect fit to sell purses and handbags from home via a direct selling opportunity!

With a wide variety of designs and styles available, many of these bags sell themselves—so this isn’t a high-pressure sales gig. After all, most women use and need a variety of purses, handbags, and totes for varying occasions.

If you’re interested in working with the fashion industry, and love handbags and purses, check out these direct sales companies that allow you to sell purses from home.

Direct Sales Companies That Sell Purses and Handbags

1. Destiny Handbags

Destiny Handbags allows you to choose from over 30 designs and 60 patterns to custom-craft your buyer’s dream bag. With this wholesaling opportunity, you purchase $300 in product and you can sell the bags for whatever prices you see fit. Destiny Handbags ensures that there are no more than three Designers per territory, and there’s no recruiting or sales quotas. If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, fill out their online application for consideration.\

2. Initials, Inc.

Founded by sisters seeking work-at-home opportunities, Initials, Inc. sells purses, totes, bags, diaper bags, and other accessories, all of which can be personalized with initials or phrases. Partners earn 25-35 percent commission on sales. You can join the Smart Start program and earn extra products and accessories right away, as well as receive training to help you get started selling. With Initials, Inc. you can get started for as little as $9.99 or you can purchase the starter kit for $99 and get $200 worth of sample products.

• C+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
• Member of the Direct Selling Association

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3. Magnolia and Vine 

Magnolia and Vine acquired the popular direct sales company, Miche Handbags in April of 2016. They sell jewelry, bags, gifts, and purses, all with customizable embellished “snaps”. Starter kits range from between $29-$349, and you can earn up to 40 percent commission on sales. Your website is free for the first month, then after that, you’ll be charged $12.95 a month.

• A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau

4. Noonday Collection

Known for its jewelry, Noonday Collection also sells handcrafted bags, purses, decor, and accessories. They work directly with artisans to provide fair trade products, helping them earn a sustainable income. Noonday Collection also supports a number of adoptive family charities and gives back to communities. Ambassadors can earn 25-30 percent on sales, plus additional commissions for building a team. Starter kits range in price from $199-$699, plus you’ll be charged $9.99 for your website and back-office suite.

• A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
• Member of the Direct Selling Association and the Fair Trade Federation

5. Style Dots

While known for their interchangeable jewelry, Style Dots also tote bags, purses, handbags, and wallets that also holds an interchangeable style dot. Boutique Partners (Consultants) earn up to 50 percent commission on sales and additional commission when you build a team. Starter kits range in price from $249 – $399. All Style Dot products have a one-year warranty against defects.

• A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau

6. Thirty-One Gifts

Thirty-One Gifts was founded in 2003 to help women find their “why” and to provide a way to earn money from home. Selling personalized totes, wallets, purses, backpacks, duffles, jewelry, gifts, home decor, and accessories, Thirty-One has something for everyone! The company also gives back by supporting Thirty-One Gives—a charity supporting and empowering women and girls. Enrollment kits range in price from $99-$130 and consultants earn 25 percent commission to start. There’s also a $16.95 monthly fee for your website and branded email marketing service.

• A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
• Member of the Direct Selling Association

7. Threads Worldwide

Threads Worldwide was launched by three college besties, Angela, Kara, and Lindsay. Through their business, they have partnered with dozens of artisan cooperatives around the world, to employ women and provide them with an opportunity to make money by selling their handcrafted goods. While best known for their jewelry, Threads Worldwide also carries a small line of wallets, totes, and purses. Fair Trade Partners (Consultants) earn 30 percent commission on sales, and more if they decide to build a team. Launch kits range in price from $199-$1,399 which includes your personalized website.

• Member of the Fair Trade Federation

8. Trades of Hope

Trades of Hope provides opportunities to women trapped in war-torn countries and difficult circumstances, allowing them to earn a sustainable income by creating artisan jewelry, handbags, and accessories. “Compassionate Entrepreneurs” can earn 25-35 percent commission on sales and starter kits range from $99-$199. Trades of Hope is a member of both the Fair Trade Federation and the Direct Selling Association.

• Member of the Direct Selling Association and the Fair Trade Federation

Conclusion

Besides the companies listed above, there are a few honorable mentions that had a few purses or bags for sale on their sites. Those companies are Crowned Free, Gracewear Collection, Hello Pink, and Just Jewelry. So, if you’re interested in selling clothing or jewelry — these may be a good option for you.

Selling purses and handbags can be a great opportunity to earn money from home, and with so many great direct sales companies, there’s an option for everyone!

Are there any direct sales companies that sell purses from home that we’ve missed or that you’d like to see featured on our list? Drop us a comment below and let us know which purse and handbag direct sales companies you work with and love.

Originally published November 25, 2016. Content updated in October 30, 2019.