From classics to extremes, we’re here to help. These are the 10 designer bags you need in your life right now.
CLASSIC
1 – Chanel Double Flap
A Chanel bag is pretty much the only bag you’ll need, ever. It’s always classic, it’s always trendy and it goes with everything. On the plus side, their values seem to always go up so it’s a great long term investment… keep telling yourself that.
2 – Dior Saddle Bag
Who would have thought we’d still want a Saddle Bag 20 years later? The iconic bag is back in a big way and it’s become a classic. Buy one and know that if it disappears again, it’ll be back stronger in another 20.
3 – Hermès Birkin
If you’ve saved a ridiculous amount of money over lockdown – we really mean a lot – then a Birkin may be for you. An investment bag if ever there was one, you will keep it for ever. Good thing too as you probably won’t be able to afford another bag for many years afterwards. But it will be worth it.
4 – Chloé Marcie Handbag
We’ve all lusted over this one for years. It came out in 2009 and has been a firm favourite of everyone ever since. 12 years of wanting the Marcie is way too long. It’s time to take the plunge and just buy it.
WITH A TWIST
5 – Balenciaga Neo Classic City mini
The Classic City is a classic – it’s even in the name – and you really can’t go wrong with buying one. For 2021, however, go mini and follow the trend that says smaller is better.
6 – Céline Micro Luggage Handbag in Calfskin
Another classic mini me. The Micro Luggage Handbag will go with absolutely everything, so it’s the perfect designer handbag, obviously.
RETRO
7 – GUCCI Horsebit 1955
True vintage that dates back to 1955, classy and classic, the Horsebit 1955 screams autumn. Can you already imagine yourself walking through the falling leaves of Hyde Park, swinging this Gucci from your arm?
8 – Céline Medium Bucket Bag in Triomphe Canvas
A Céline bag is always a win. This one gets extra points for its Triomphe canvas and bucket shape. The Triomphe logo can be seen in vintage Céline, but it’s been updated and magnified for the modern version. A new classic retro, if you will.
EXTREME
9 – JW Anderson Nano Cap Bag
Right on the mini trend, the Nano Cap may be a bag or maybe it’s a necklace. Nobody knows for sure, but you probably need it. Right now.
10 – Fendi Strap You
It’s time to go all out and buy a bag… that isn’t a bag! The Fendi straps will carry any – and all – of your bags with hooks. Buy a few and cover yourself in bags, we dare you.
Sarah Kante
