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Saben vs Status Anxiety:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Saben had more branded searches than Status Anxiety among crossbody purse brands in New Zealand. Saben had about 6,550 branded searches, while Status Anxiety had 5,170. Saben made up 14.3% of all crossbody purse brand searches we track, and Status Anxiety accounted for 11.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about crossbody purse brands, Status Anxiety appeared in three of the four answers and Saben in two. Status Anxiety was mentioned before Saben in two out of three answers.

Among crossbody purse brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Saben, about 27% more searches than Status Anxiety

Saben 6.5K searchesStatus Anxiety 5.2K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Status Anxiety, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Saben in 2

Status Anxiety in 3 of 4Saben in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Status Anxiety, named ahead of Saben in 2 of 3 answers

Status Anxiety first in 2Saben first in 1

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Top crossbody purse brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Status Anxiety was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Saben was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Status Anxiety was listed before Saben in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Status Anxiety1st
  2. Saben2nd
  3. Deadly Ponies3rd
  4. Coach4th
  5. Kate Spade–
  6. Michael Kors–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Status Anxiety3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Coach2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Deadly Ponies2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Saben2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Kate Spade0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Michael Kors0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which crossbody purse brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Status Anxiety
    2. 2Saben
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best crossbody purse brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Saben
    2. 2Status Anxiety
    3. 3Deadly Ponies
    4. 4Coach
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best crossbody purse brand in New Zealand for everyday carrying?”

    1. 1Status Anxiety
    2. 2Deadly Ponies
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “small shoulder bag”

    1. 1Coach
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “crossbody bag nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Saben or Status Anxiety more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Saben and Status Anxiety by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six crossbody purse brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Saben and Status Anxiety among crossbody purse brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Saben, Status Anxiety. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthCoachDeadly PoniesSabenStatus AnxietyKate SpadeMichael Kors
Oct 202524.6%17.6%20.2%15.3%12.2%10.2%
Nov 202520.8%18.2%23.9%15.9%12.6%8.7%
Dec 202530.5%17.6%13.4%15.4%12.7%10.4%
Jan 202632.2%18.9%14.6%13.4%12.1%9%
Feb 202627.3%19.3%17.8%13.8%12.6%9.1%
Mar 202629.4%20.7%15.7%14.9%11.1%8.1%
Apr 202635.5%20.5%12.9%12.1%11.1%7.9%
May 202631.1%21.7%16.8%10.7%10.9%8.8%
Jun 202638.4%15.1%16.1%13%10%7.3%
Jul 202643.6%16.8%11.1%10%10.5%8.1%
Aug 202641.4%16.2%12.8%11.5%10.4%7.8%
Sep 202639.5%15.6%14.3%11.3%10.6%8.8%

How has the Saben and Status Anxiety comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Status Anxiety took it in December 2025, Saben took it in January 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Saben’s share of searches among crossbody purse brands in New Zealand moved from 20.2% to 14.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Status Anxiety’s share of searches among crossbody purse brands in New Zealand moved from 15.3% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.1K to 5.2K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand crossbody purse brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Saben gained share of searches among crossbody purse brands in New Zealand, from 12.8% to 14.3%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Status Anxiety in New Zealand fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 6.1K to 5.2K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

22 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Saben’s and Status Anxiety’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Saben

14 branded search terms

  • saben
  • saben briefcase
  • saben coco
  • saben frankie
  • saben matilda
  • saben odile
  • saben outlet
  • saben parker
  • saben parker briefcase
  • saben rebe
  • saben roma
  • saben tilly
  • saben tilly crossbody
  • saben winona

Status Anxiety

8 branded search terms

  • purse status anxiety
  • status anxiety
  • status anxiety belt
  • status anxiety plunder
  • status anxiety purse
  • status anxiety sale
  • status anxiety sunglasses
  • statusanxiety

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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