The best FW19 bags
Update all your outfits with our guide to the season’s most desirable new bags: the hottest shapes, the super-chic details to look for and the insider ways to style them
Good things in small packages
Tiny bags are taking up a big space on our accessories wish list this season, and among our favorites is Chloé’s ‘Aby Lock’ bag. With its mock-croc leather finish, logo detailing and a color palette of timeless taupe and classic neutrals, this ’70s-inspired minaudière perfectly demonstrates the less-is-more mantra.
Festive fancy
Party season may seem a little while off, but it’s always good to have a great day-to-night clutch bag to hand. Bottega Veneta has delivered for FW19, offering a range of angular black leather clutches that have already been spotted dangling from the wrists of in-the-know fashion editors on the front row.
Big tote energy
The humble tote has had a high-fashion makeover and should be a go-to style for anyone who needs their bag to work as hard as they do. A brand well-loved for its intelligent and feminine wardrobe staples, Khaite offers a circular, oversized carry-all that is this season’s top contender, hitting the sweet spot between fashion and functionality.
She’s a lady
A structured, classic handbag is a perennial fashion favorite, meaning no wardrobe is fully complete without one. Brands such as Loewe, Prada and Balenciaga have all tapped into this trend, offering their own take on the elevated day bag. More sleek and stylish than prim and proper, these can be carried dangling on your arm to give a feminine twist to masculine tailoring, or with dresses and skirts for a timeless but fashion-forward look.