Take 10

Spring bags

Take 10

Spring bags

 Words: Nana Baah

Kickstart your spring with the perfect accessory. From cross-body to clutch, here’s our round-up of 10 bags that will brighten your day. 

1. Red hot

Jacquemus Le Bambino Long leather shoulder bag, £740

Red: the colour of fire, passion and now, the exclusive-to-Selfridges, Le Bambino bag. The slightly larger member of Jacquemus’ family of teeny-tiny Instagrammable bags, Le Bambino Long is brighter and more in your face than any other offering. In a scorching summer shade, it’s the perfect companion for your burgeoning social calendar (and you can actually fit your phone in it!)

2. Hole in one

Ferragamo cut-out small leather shoulder bag, £1,395

Founded in shoes and accessories, Ferragamo has always focussed on the details. The accessories from Maximillian Davis’ creative directorial debut are an extension of this, with these playful yet sculptural bags. This little black bag with organically shaped cut-outs fits the bill and is classic enough to wear again and again.  

3. To Dior for

This Old Thing London, Dior woven shoulder bag, £2,400

First gracing Dior’s SS00 runway, the Saddle bag, designed by John Galliano quickly became an “it” bag. Its unique shape landed it firmly under the armpits of everyone from Beyoncé to Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City. Get a taste of Y2K with this vintage one, complete with blacked-out jacquard logo embellishments.

4. The carry all

Marni small straw tote bag, £490

Made for park picnics and long days at the beach, Marni’s straw tote is sure to become your most reliable spring accessory. A long strap means you can wear it around your body, plus it’s spacious enough to carry all the SPF, sunglasses and snacks you could need.

5. Keep it simple

Jil Sander leather cross-body bag, £780

Jil Sander has always done quiet luxury well. Made from 100% calf leather, it’s super soft to the touch with a minimalist embossed logo, this simple cross-body will fit all your daily essentials making it the ideal everyday bag. 

6. Deadstock dreaming

Hepzibah Lyon mini recycled-textiles top-handle bag, £170

Yards of waste materials from her time at Camberwell College of Arts led graduate Hepzibah Lyon to dream up a collection of bags. Hand-crocheted from textiles that would otherwise have gone to waste, this candy-coloured mini tote is the eco-conscious accessory for spring days ahead. 

7. Green-fingered

Dries Van Noten ruffle-trim satin clutch bag, £450

An avid gardener, Dries Van Noten was influenced by the “strange beauty” of his garden as the seasons change when designing his spring accessories collection. The ruffles covering this clutch bag are inspired by the petals of a peony. Look to this clutch to complete your spring wedding guest outfit. 

Benedetta Bruzziches clutch
8. Crystallised

Benedetta Bruzziches Venus La Grande mesh clutch bag

Known for making intricate gem-encrusted accessories, Benedetta Bruzziches’ clutch bags are perfect for special occasions. Nothing says date night like a glittering accessory, so take it for a spin with Selfridges Rental. 

9. Denim domination

Givenchy 4G small denim cross-body bag, £1390

Named after the original archival Givenchy logo, this 4G puts a denim spin on a classic. Denim is the stand-out fabric of SS23 but if you’re not a jeans fan, Givenchy’s boxy cross-body bag is an easy way to add a touch of the blue stuff to your outfits.

10. Softly does it

UGG x Telfar medium suede tote bag, £210

Known as the ‘Bushwick Birkin’, Telfar’s unmistakable boxy tote bag has become a cultural icon. For the brands latest collaboration with UGG, Telfar have swapped leather for a soft pink suede finish and fuzzy shearling trim. 

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