Stella McCartney uses a pompom-embellished cream crochet pattern to give her signature gunmetal chain-trimmed bag a retro-inspired spin. Take this floral piece out with nude pumps and a sharp camel coat for a fashion-forward yet feminine work look. Shown here with Christian Louboutin shoes, Yves Saint Laurent ring and a Stella McCartney top, coat and dress.

• Cream crocheted shoulder bag with a gunmetal chain-detailed whipstitch trim and top handles. Stella McCartney bag has a flower and pompom embellishment, a magnetic-fastening top, a designer-stamped disc at top, a detachable zip-fastening purse, internal zip-fastening and pouch pockets, and is fully lined in cream twill. Designer color: Clotted Cream.