Autumn’s ‘It’ Bags

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From Chloe’s Faye Backpack to Tom Ford’s Sienna bag we’ve rounded up the handbags you should be investing in this season.

The Backpack

Faye Medium Leather and Suede Backpack, Chloé

Chloé’s Faye bag undergoes a modern update and is reworked into a versatile backpack. Thoughtful features include expandable sides, zipped pockets and an adjustable strap, which enables it to be worn as a shoulder bag too.

The Evening Clutch

Goa Embellished Satin Clutch, Oscar de la Renta

Perfect for the event-heavy festive season, Oscar de la Renta’s embellished clutch will look just as good with an evening gown as it will with a pair of cigarette leather trousers. 

The Carryall

Archie Textured-Leather Shoulder Bag, Mallet & Co.

Mallet & Co.’s Archie bag by Louis Vuitton’s Design Director of Leather Goods Nicholas Knightley is the ideal carryall bag. It’s beautiful deep burgundy hue taps into one of the season’s biggest colour trends and its timeless style will see you carrying it for seasons to come. 

The Weekender

The Voyager Textured-Leather Weekend Bag, Eddie Harrop

Vietnamese-based British designer Eddie Harrop creates stylish bags, hats and travel accessories. Her Voyager bag is the perfect accompaniment for a weekend getaway or as a carry-on travel bag. Available exclusively at Net-A-Porter.

The Work Bag

5AC Large Textured-Leather Tote, Maison Margiela

Tidy, sleek and professional, the classic silhouette of Maison Margiela’s 5AC bag makes it a worthwhile investment piece. The bag features an extendable foldover top as well as contrast stitching, silver padlock and key embellishment and the option of two top handles or a shoulder strap.

The Shopper

Simple Shopper Leopard-Print Calf Hair Tote, Victoria Beckham

Made from lustrous calf hair Victoria Beckham’s Simple Shopper is a texturally rich statement bag. Wear with an all black or navy ensemble for maximum impact. 

The Shoulder Bag

Sienna Small Leather Shoulder Bag, Tom Ford

This structured shoulder bag by Tom Ford is available in a variety of colours and is made from Italian leather. Finished with gold hardware detailing this classic bag contains two internal compartments and can be lengthened or shortened to be worn on the shoulder or cross body. 

The Holiday Tote

Leather Trimmed Embellished Woven Straw Tote, Dolce&Gabbana

Embroidered with green Swarovski crystals and red fringe detailing this woven straw bag by Dolce&Gabbana is the ultimate holiday bag. Available exclusively at Net-A-Porter.