The best handbags to buy now and love for ever

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Buying a new handbag for the season feels like a rite of passage but it can be overwhelming to make your way through all of the different styles and trends out there.

That's why our fashion team have rounded-up five classic and trending key handbag trends that you can purchase confidently and love forever...

Cross-Body Bags

The Cross-Body – both practical and fashionable, this wardrobe winner is perfect for any occasion. It can be an off-duty classic paired with jeans and a cosy knit, or feel smart and sophisticated when added to a floral midi dress. Every wardrobe should have a cross-body bag in it.


Belt Strap Crossbody Bag

John Lewis
John Lewis

£52.00 at johnlewis.com


Bottle Sacoche Large

Topologie
Topologie

€89.00 at topologie.com


Buckle leather bag

Mango
Mango

£79.99 at mango.com.uk


Black Structured Shoulder Bag

Next
Next

£32.00 at next.co.uk

Bowling Bags

The Bowling bag is the trending new top handle bag – think understated elegance and polished. High street iterations take inspiration from the Row's Margaux 17 bag. Often in structured leather or suede, this is great for a more elevated style or if you're looking for a finishing touch to a smarter outfit. be ahead of the fashion pack and such this under you arm to the office with black trousers and cashmere sweaters.


Bowling bag

H&M
H&M

£24.99 at hm.com.uk


Studio Bowling Bag

COS
COS

$225.00 at cos.com


Double-handle bowling bag

Mango
Mango

£35.99 at mango.com.uk


Leather Bowling Bag

Phase Eight
Phase Eight

£129.00 at phase-eight.com

Quilted Bags

The quilted bag – are you looking for something a little different but that still feels versatile? Why not try a quilted style? Often in a cross-body shape and offering a range of colours, this will still go with everything and the perfect everyday throw over your shoulder and go bag.


Khaki Green Padded Shoulder Bag

Next
Next

£38.00 at next.co.uk


Betty Black Quilted Puffy Belt Bag

Oliver Bonas
Oliver Bonas

£56.00 at oliverbonas.com


Sac Bandloulière oversize matelassé

COS
COS

$89.00 at cos.com


Quilted Cross Body Bag

M&S
M&S

£35.00 at marksandspencer.com


Quilted Mini Cross Body Bag

£25.00 at

Shoulder Bags

The shoulder bag – a slightly smaller shape but still comfortable enough to slip over your arm and fit in your necessities. Opting for a smaller bag can feel like more of a dressed-up option, but these will go just as well with evening wear as they will with your weekend style.


Leather Crescent Shoulder Bag

Jigsaw
Jigsaw

£135.00 at jigsaw-online.com


By Anthropologie Asymmetrical Buckle Shoulder Bag

Anthropologie
Anthropologie

$60.00 at anthropologie.com.uk


Faux Leather Studded Sling Shoulder Bag

M&S
M&S

£39.50 at marksandspencer.com


Small Braided Leather Tote

& Other Stories
& Other Stories

£155.00 at stories.com.uk

Oversized Tote Bags

The tote bag – always a classic that every woman should own, but for ultimate practicality, go oversized. Whether you need a chic option for your weekly shop or a new bag for your commute, there is room in here for your laptop and more.


Large Suede Tote

& Other Stories
& Other Stories

£145.00 at stories.com.uk


Le Pliage Original Large Shoulder Bag

John Lewis
John Lewis

£90.00 at johnlewis.com


Everyday Tote

Russell & Bromley
Russell & Bromley

£295.00 at russellandbromley.co.uk


Strap-detail tote bag

H&M
H&M

£32.99 at hm.com.uk

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