handbags

There’s a simple way of knowing if something has truly attained It status within fashion circles: It’s everywhere. While Hermès Birkins and ’90s Prada Nylon bags continue to be enduring classics people love even decades later, there may be a new bag joining their ranks. Meet Bottega Veneta’s Jodie bag. When Creative Director Daniel Lee transformed the core aesthetic of Bottega Veneta in 2019, he also brought to the Italian house a new lineup of bold accessories. While several of them have gone on to be sellout hits (including those mesh heels and IG-famous clunky rubber rain boots), arguably the most in-demand piece has been the Jodie.  Since its arrival in early 2020, the accessory has become a fixture in almost every paparaz...

Don’t you hate it when your handbag strap keeps slipping off your shoulder? Call me dramatic, but with the busy lives we’re all living, such annoyances can really steal our peace. That’s where cross-body bags come in. Functional and compact, this modern staple holds the power to totally transform your day. Going hands-free means you don’t have to worry about the awkward forearm impressions left by grab-handle designs, or constantly having to transfer your shoulder bag from one side to the other to avoid achy joints. There are so many chic cross-body options in the designer sphere, but if you’re on a budget, you might struggle to find ones free from cheap hardware and shiny faux leather. Luckily, we’ve scoured the intern...

2022 has been a year chock full to the brim with It bags. Balenciaga experienced more than a moment with their noughties-heavy Cagole shoulder bags, Chanel’s little quilted hearts were all over my Instagram feed and Prada‘s crystal-embellished styles were toted by celebrities, editors and influencers alike. While all of the aforementioned items are valuable and worth the investment (in fact, I’m very certain all will become collectors’ pieces one day), they do all share a lack of practicality. I know that doesn’t sound sexy, but the fact is, if you are a shopper who likes to prioritise timelessness, usefulness and longevity, then you might find that a trending handbag style won’t ever surface on your radar. But what if I told you you could...