From the Y2K revival of Balenciaga’s City Bag to celebrity favourites like JW PEI’s candy-coloured satchels, statement bags have started to replace our grubby old totes – especially since we’re all going out again. So if you’re on the lookout for the perfect head-turning bag this summer, here are some of the best buys at every price.
Under £100
Weekday Melanie Handbag, $, available at Weekday
JW PEI Lily Shoulder Bag, $, available at JW PEI
Baggu The Standard Baggu in Scorpio, $, available at Twiin
Kadani Sasha, $, available at Kadani
Free People Cali Crochet Clutch, $, available at Free People
Whistles Lea Crochet Bag, $, available at Whistles
Under £250
Radley Soho Medium Zip-Top Cross Body Bag, $, available at Radley
LASTFRAME Ichimatsu Mini Shoulder Bag, $, available at Browns
THEMOIRè Gea Nylon, $, available at THEMOIRè
Sézane Multicoloured Raffia, $, available at Sézane
Miista Theodore Blue Bag, $, available at Miista
Under £350
Staud The Tommy Beaded Bag in Oranges, $, available at Twiin
Anya Hindmarch Leather-Trimmed Raffia Shoulder Bag, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Mulberry Billie Mini Pouch, $, available at Mulberry
Kurt Geiger Leather XXL Kensington, $, available at Kurt Geiger
AllSaints Edbury Leather Fringed Shoulder Bag, $, available at AllSaints
Under £600
Jacquemus Pink Le Sac Rond Leather Shoulder Bag, $, available at Browns
Strathberry Box Crescent, $, available at Strathberry
By Far Baby Amber Disco Ball Hologram Leather, $, available at By Far
Loewe Elephant Pocket Leather Shoulder Bag, $, available at Loewe
Rosantica Liquirizia Feather-Embellished Satin Shoulder Bag, $, available at Net-A-Porter
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