Preview AW17: Bags
Bags are never enough and if there are few women who own only a couple of handbags, the majority can count few dozens of bags around the house. After all we need bags for the day, for the evening, in different colours to match our outfits and our shoes....the excuses are endless. But nothing spells the beginning of the new season like a new bag. There are so many choices out there, I've picked a few.
*In Store* The Cambridge Satchel Company has come up with many styles for its bags. Not only the famous satchel but bags that are more grown up and city orientated. This Convertible Cloud Backpack is in grain leather and as well as this taupe colour you can choose navy, red, mustard and white. Why the name Convertible? Because as well as a backpack it can be worn as a cross body bag. Just landed in stores and online. I love the scalloped edge. www.cambridgesatchel.com
*In Store* Cath Kidston is one of my favourite brands and it is impossible for me to visit a shop and not to buy at least one thing. This powder blue cross body bag is made of perforated leather with printed cotton lining. The matching wallet has got space for cards and cash. Already in store and online. www.cathkidston.com
*Not Yet* I love the raspberry colour for this slouch bag by East. Perfect to store all our essentials, the beautiful colour will give a pop of energy while going to work. The leather is very soft and the craftsmanship is superb. It is not yet in store so better to check out when it will be available because I can spot a bestseller. www.east.co.uk
*Not Yet* This gorgeous sheepskin bag is the Chilton Tote by Hobbs. It is incredibly roomy, perfect when we spend almost all day at work and then it might happen to see friends or else. In this case you can carry some make up, maybe a pair of shoes, the kitchen sink, the sky is the limit with this tote. Check when it is going to be available because it hasn't been delivered yet in stores and online. www.hobbs.co.uk
*In Store* Joules came up with the idea of a reversible bag and the Revery Bag was born. You can either choose to go out with a green bag or a navy one and use it for going to work filling it with your tablet, a book, make up, shoes and then wear a cross body bag for money, travel card and other tiny items. The bag is made of PU and it has a hidden magnet for fastening. Inside there is a removable zipped pouch. It is already available so be quick to snap one. www.joules.com
*Not Yet* A tote bag is one of the most popular styles, because our very hectic life and the huge amount of gadgets that we are relying on don't allow us to leave the house with just a small little bag, especially if you work but even if you are a mum and you've got small children. Kurt Geiger has designed this furry Poppy Tote with a leopard print pattern that is going to be still big next season as well. Not yet available, check online and in stores for its arrival. www.kurtgeiger.com
*In Store* This season Longchamp has created a collection with my favourite colour, and this Effrontee purple bag is just a dream. It is available in teal and burgundy as well and also there is a line of shoes matching the bags. The top handle gives just a hint of a vintage vibe which is counteracted by the arabesques decoration. Its handle is quite large so that it can be worn over the shoulder or under your arm. www.uk.longchamp.com
*Not Yet* I love this colourful hounds tooth bag by River Island, after all it's in orange and purple which are my favourite colours and I always said that they are great together. This bag is the one that we need when at work we want to go out for lunch without carrying our tote bags full to the brim. In this case you just take with you a small bag like this inside your big one and store essentials like mobile, money and lipstick. This is firmly on my wish list. www.riverisland.com
*Not Yet* Russell & Bromley has picked up the trend of oversized and ornate shoulder straps on cross body bags. This particular number is made in Italy with soft leather and the shoulder strap bears cabochon crystals and studs. It is one of the bags to keep an eye because I am sure it will go very quickly. www.russellandbromley.co.uk
*In Store* Smith & Canova make beautiful bags with a minimalistic style. These bucket bags in tan and burgundy soft leather come from a company who has been in business for over 100 years and still at the top there is a David Smith who take his name after the first Mr Smith who started the company. The bag comes in black leather as well and in two size as you can see from the picture. Head online or at any leading department store where you can find these bucket bags. www.smithandcanova.co.uk
*In Store* White Stuff has got in its AW17 collection this amazing Shea Nubuck Hobo bag. Either in grey or khaki nubuck leather it has two strap, one longer if you want to wear it over your shoulder or cross body. If you prefer just leather, the same model is available in black and navy. www.whitestuff.com
*Not Yet* Zatchels has launched many new styles this season, even if when thinking about this company, the first style you visualise is the satchel. I adore this little bucket bag with the long tassells. This pink one is not yet available and I think that it will be delivered in the next few weeks. Better to keep an eye at the website to check its arrival. www.zatchels.com
