To Have and to Hold: Handbag Trends to Reach For
From woven wonders to colourful plus ones, discover the new season side-kicks you should be carrying this season
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To Have and to Hold: Handbag Trends to Know
From woven wonders to colourful plus ones, discover the new season side-kicks you should be carrying this season
By: Maddi John
You may be dreaming about statement coats and loungewear this winter, but every outfit needs an accomplice. And by that we mean a covetable piece of arm candy to stow away your beloved handbag-essentials and compliment your aesthetic. Some of the most sought-after silhouettes and styles are back on the shelves, offered in elevated iterations with colourful details, perfect for the upcoming spring season. From unique textures to refreshed colourways, here are the handbag trends we're carrying into 2024...
Read more: Cast Your Vote in the Micro Bags Vs Oversize Bags Debate
Red All About It
Marni Museo Mini Arbutus Leather Tote Bag, £850
Last autumn, red emerged as the colour of the season and it looks like it isn't quite ready to abdicate just yet, as dozens of noteworthy handbags on the runway were adorned in all shades of red, including candy apple, deep burgundy and tomato shades. The burst of colour brings a fiery dose of warmth to our winter outfits and is especially successful when used to inject a hit of colour into monochrome and minimalist ensembles.
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Liberty
Iphis Mini Marlborough Cross-Body Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Marni
Museo Mini Arbutus Leather Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Bao Bao Issey Miyake
Lucent Metallic Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Loewe
Flamenco Mini Leather Clutch Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Anya Hindmarch
Neeson Crossbody Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Liberty
Iphis Little Marlborough Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Liberty
Iphis Zipped Card Case
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Growing Chains
LOEWE Flamenco Leather Clutch Bag, £2,500
This isn't the first time chain bags have climbed their way up as the most coveted style of the season, and it most definitely won't be the last. Serving as jewellery for your bag, it's no surprise chain details are everywhere, including in Loewe's and JW Anderson's new collections. Timeless and classic, the chain bag is the ultimate plus one for your day-to-evening affairs.
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Loewe
Flamenco Mini Leather Clutch Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Loewe
Donut Chain Bag Strap
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Loewe
Flamenco Leather Clutch Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
JW Anderson
Chain Corner Shoulder Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Liberty
Iphis White Heddon Cross-Body Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Stella McCartney
Falabella Mini Faux Leather Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Size Matters
Joseph Cozumel Light Combo Slouch Bag, £675
While for several seasons micro accessories have reigned supreme, carry-it-all bags are proving to be capacious companions worthy of our investment right now, acting as dependable classics when needing to stow away all our necessities. And it's not just size that matters, but what's on the inside too. Expect to see bags brimming with signs of daily life, including gymwear, workday essentials and bundles of spring flowers.
Read more: Cast Your Vote in the Micro Bags Vs Oversize Bags Debate
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Mansur Gavriel
Small Zebra Print Leather Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Joseph
Cozumel Light Combo Slouch Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Naghedi
Nomad Woven Hobo Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
JW Anderson
Denim Belt Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Liberty
Iphis Little Marlborough Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Maeden
Yumi Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Liberty
Iphis Marlborough Large Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Crayola Colours
JW Anderson Popcorn Basket Shoulder Bag, £450
This season, fortunate favours the bold, so keep your wardrobe fresh by investing in brightly coloured statement bags. From zesty green and rich red to mustard yellow and brilliant blues, no tone is off limits and Crayola is making a comeback, so opt for a practical yet punchy pick that'll instantly elevate any spring outfit you have in mind.
Read more: Go for Bold with this Edit of the Best Colourful Bags
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Loewe
Flamenco Mini Leather Clutch Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Anya Hindmarch
I Am A Plastic Bag Wink Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
JW Anderson
Popcorn Basket Shoulder Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Maeden
Boulevard Crossbody Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Liberty
Iphis Petite Valise Cross-Body Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Naghedi
St. Barths Medium Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Acne Studios
Musubi Mini Cross-Body Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Woven Wonders
Naghedi St. Barths Mini Tote Bag, £205
The concept of basket bags in spring might not be groundbreaking but there is a novelty to the variety of woven shapes and silhouettes we're seeing on the runway, especially from the likes of fashion houses Anya Hindmarch and JW Anderson. Small or large, raffia or leather, tightly or loosely woven– no style is off-limits when it comes to the woven bag this season.
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Naghedi
St. Barths Mini Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Dragon Diffusion
Small Santa Croce Woven Leather Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Marni
Tropicalia Small Bucket Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
JW Anderson
Large Popcorn Basket Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Marni
Small East West Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100
Anya Hindmarch
Neeson Small Square Tote Bag
Free UK Standard delivery within 3 working days on all orders over £100