Buying a new handbag for the season feels like a rite of passage, but it can be overwhelming to make your way through all of the different styles and trends out there.
That’s why our fashion team have rounded up five classic and key handbag trends that you can purchase confidently and love for ever…
Cross-Body Bags
The cross-body – both practical and fashionable, this wardrobe winner is perfect for any occasion. It can be an off-duty classic paired with jeans and a cosy knit, or feel smart and sophisticated when added to a floral midi dress. Every wardrobe should have a cross-body bag in it.
Bowling Bags
The bowling bag is the trending new top handle bag – think understated elegance with a polished finish. High street iterations take inspiration from The Row’s Margaux 17 bag. Often in structured leather or suede, this is great for a more elevated style or if you’re looking for a finishing touch to a smarter outfit. Be ahead of the fashion pack and tuck this under your arm to the office with black trousers and cashmere sweaters.
Quilted Bags
The quilted bag – are you looking for something a little different but that still feels versatile? Why not try a quilted style? Often in a cross-body shape and offering a range of colours, this will still go with everything. It’s the perfect throw-over-your-shoulder-and-go bag for everyday.
Marks & Spencer Quilted Mini Cross Body Bag
Shoulder Bags
The shoulder bag – a slightly smaller shape but still comfortable enough to slip over your arm and fit in your necessities. Opting for a smaller bag can feel like more of a dressed-up option, but these will go just as well with eveningwear as they will with your weekend style.
By Anthropologie By Anthropologie Asymmetrical Buckle Shoulder Bag
Oversized Tote Bags
The tote bag – always a classic that every woman should own, but for ultimate practicality, go oversized. Whether you need a chic option for your weekly shop or a new bag for your commute, there’s room in here for your laptop and more.
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