Take 10

The bags to bag for spring and beyond

Take 10

The bags to bag for spring and beyond

 Words: Nana Baah

From a pre-loved icon to a new and exclusive future classic, here’s our round-up of 10 bags to kickstart your spring. Warm weather not necessary. 

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, in this scorching summer shade is the perfect plus one (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 playful yet sculptural bags. This black style with organically shaped cut-outs 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 arm of everyone from Beyoncé to Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City. Get a taste of Y2K with this vintage one, complete with 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 what summer dreams are made of. Its long strap means you can wear it across 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, this cross-body bag is super soft to the touch with a minimalist embossed logo. In 'sunbeam' pale yellow it's the neutral wear-with-everything style you've been looking for. 

6. Deadstock dreams

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 upcycling at its finest. 

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 this accessories collection. The ruffles covering this clutch bag are inspired by the petals of a peony. A wedding guest outfit win. 

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. A fun way to wear SS23's stand-out fabric no jeans required. 

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 brand's latest collaboration with UGG, Telfar have swapped leather for a soft pink suede finish and fuzzy shearling trim. 

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