AT THIS time of year we’d usually be looking ahead to the glitzy bags we’ll be toting around during the festive season.
This year however, with many of us still working from home and doing a lot less socialising than we’re used to, our handbag needs are of the more practical variety – but you can still have some fun with styling, if you’d like.
Here are four of the biggest bag trends right now…
MINI BAGS
While some of the latest designer accessories are so miniscule they’ll barely hold a credit card, on the high street you’ll find totes perfectly sized to fit your phone, purse, face mask and hand sanitiser, and with an extra cross-body strap so you can go hands-free.
:: Deichmann Light Pink Croc Mini Tote Bag, £12.99
:: River Island Black Mini Heat Seal Wing Tote Handbag, £22
FLUFFY BAGS
Just as we long to be wrapped up in fuzzy teddy bear coats come winter, there’s something so appealing about a faux-fur bag. A big fluffy tote is ideal for carting around all your essentials, while a smaller multi-pocket bag will help you downsize and declutter.
:: Dune Dteddy Medium Faux Fur Lined Tote Bag, £80
:: The White Company Faux-Fur Shopper Bag, £85
:: Topshop Borg Pocket Cross Body Bag, £22.99 (available in October)
CLUTCH BAGS
This season, it’s all about softer, slouchier styles, in muted tones that you can wear during the day. Or, you can even fake a clutch by folding over the top of a tote bag and carrying it by hand.
:: Dune Etiquettes Bronze Woven Clutch Bag, £70
:: Bonprix Ring Clutch Bag, £19.99
QUILTED BAGS
Thanks to Chanel, black quilted bags have been fashionable for decades – and that’s not about to change any time soon. Keep it classic for autumn with a square quilted crossbody with a chain strap, or switch it up with a commuter-friendly backpack in a brighter hue.
:: Matalan Quilted Shoulder Bag, £12.50
:: Accessorize Emmy Vegan Quilted Backpack, £37.50
