Your no-frills guide to the season’s best bags

No gloss, no dross. Just a few simple reasons why you need these bags in your life – because we think these beauties are more than capable of talking for themselves…

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Jacquemus - medium Le Baci tote

Jacquemus Le Baci tote

1. It’s inspired by Simon Porte Jacquemus’ childhood memories of the South of France.

2. It’s made from woven and fringed raffia and comes in micro, medium, or XXL sizes (coming soon to Selfridges).

3. The supersized version (if you haven’t seen it: where have you been?) was the most Instagrammed bag of the SS19 shows.

4. The XXL bag is roomy enough to carry all your seaside essentials, from beach towel and SPF to your parasol (well, almost). Eat your heart out, Mary Poppins.

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Marni – Pannier bucket bag

Marni Pannier bag

1. Who doesn’t love the ease and convenience of a slouchy bucket bag?

2. It comes in smooth leather with minimal gold-toned hardware and a discreet logo.

3. Check out that rainbow-striped Plexiglass top handle – so good.

4. The gorgeous Honey hue is just the ticket this summer, pairing brilliantly with this season’s new neutrals.

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Paco Rabanne – Iconic Chain mini bag (coming soon)

Paco Rabanne Iconic Chain bag

1. Paco Rabanne has rediscovered its mojo, courtesy of Creative Director Julien Dossena.

2. We can’t get enough of Dossena’s reworked chainmail pieces for SS19.

3. This slinky little number is made from silver-toned metal discs with matching skinny chain shoulder straps.

4. Say hello to your new dancing partner. Just add a LLBD (that’ll be a Little Leather Black Dress) and let the good times roll.

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Chloé – small C bag

Chloé C bag

1. It’s a future classic, and already a firm favourite with fashion editors and Instagrammers.

2. It’s one of the first bags designed by much-lauded Creative Director Natacha Ramsay-Levi.

3. Crafted in croc-embossed leather with a suede trim, it comes with two straps and is deceptively roomy.

4. The gold metal C has been designed to resemble a horseshoe. Saddle up!

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Boyy – Bobby bag and charm (coming soon)

Boyy Bobby bag

1. It’s classic with a masculine twist (that will be the signature giant buckle), and roomy enough for all your essentials.

2. Check out those delicious hues – toffee, vanilla, strawberry, lilac… Salivating? Yes, us too.

3. It was designed as an ‘anti It-bag’ – hence no bling-y logo or hardware.

4. It’s been spotted on model Lou Doillon, model/actress Chloë Sevigny, and Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine (among others).

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Mark Cross – Benchley rattan bag

Mark Cross Benchley rattan bag

1. Founded in 1845, Mark Cross is all about heritage designs that feel distinctly modern.

2. We love its chunky but diminutive proportions, refined hardware, discreet hallmarks, made-in-Italy construction and so-now rattan. And how good is that supersized chain?

3. Each bag’s named after someone linked to the original owner, Patrick Murphy (his friends included Cole Porter, Ernest Hemingway, Grace Kelly, Dorothy Parker, no less). This binoculars bag is named after American writer Robert Benchley.

4. Fans include Alexa Chung, Taylor Swift, Diane Kruger and Stylist Kate Foley.

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Gu_De – Richie cyclinder bag in Brick (exclusive)

Gu_De Richie bag

1. From up-and-coming South Korean brand Gu_De (pronounced ‘good’).

2. This glossy Brick version is exclusive to Selfridges (say no more).

3. It’s crafted in embossed croc (a big trend for SS19), with a vintage-style twist lock, a simple top handle and a detachable cross-body strap.

4. If you like structured bags, this cylindrical design is a winner – plus, you’ll be one of only a handful of people wearing it.

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Loewe – mini Puzzle bag (coming soon)

Loewe Puzzle bag

1. It’s one of Loewe’s most iconic bags, with A-list fans including the mighty Julianne Moore and Queen Bey.

2. It’s the perfect combo of slouch and structure – plus, the origami-like folds mean it can fold completely flat. Genius.

3. Did you know: it’s made up of 41 pieces of leather stitched together.

4. ”Various tones of green came through on the runway in a big way for AW19. It’s a nice way to add some lightness into the more muted tones,” explains our Womenswear Stylist, Molly Donovan.

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