Geometry class

It’s been a while since we were so excited about bags — sure, there’s been the odd designer style that’s tickled our fancy, but this season, whatever your budget, there’s plenty to choose from. Where to start? We’re loving the geometric bag trend that’s, er, taken shape this season. Rebecca Tay presents five shape-shifting bags to add to your fall-winter closet.

BABY BLUE

If you can’t seem to leave the house without a sheaf of papers or a clipboard, this rectangular tote by Walker is anything but square. Semi sheer, with a ’90s throwback esthetic, it also comes in baby yellow and pink, and at this price, we won’t blame you if you get all three. Nouvelle Nouvelle, nouvellenouvelle.com | $64

GRANDMA’S FLORALS

Amp up your evening looks with this round minaudiere, which fits just the essentials, but looks so cool. Vintage inspired but oh so modern, we love it with a silk jumpsuit or slip dress and block-heeled ankle boots. Zara, zara.com | $59.90

BUCKET LIST

If practicality is the name of your game but you’re very much into the idea of a geometric bag, consider investing in Chloé’s Roy bag, one of the styles launched this year by new creative director Natacha Ramsay-levi. This butterscotch version is sophisticated and roomy enough for all your everyday essentials, and is a guaranteed classic for years to come. SSENSE, ssense.com | $1,665

WARM AND FUZZY

What happens when you take a basic black rectangular bag and add a hexagonal front flap in sumptuous faux shearling? Your new cold-weather go-to, that’s what. The perfect everyday style, this shoulder bag features an accordion side so you can fit everything you need for the day. Gap, gapcanada.ca | $64.95

HELLO, SUNSHINE

Amsterdam-based designer Wandler is the hottest name to know when it comes to unique styles at a decent price. This ‘Anna’ leather belt bag — exclusive to Holt Renfrew in bright yellow — epitomizes everything we love about the brand: statement-making yet cool and practical yet chic. Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com | $495