THE BRIGHT STATEMENT BAG

Leather tote, £340, villageengland.com

L: 36cm, H: 34cm, D: 5cm SIMPLE and stylish, this red tote is a luxury bag.

However, it is not good for bulkier objects. Although they fit, both the laptop and Kindle interfere with its magnetic fastening, meaning you cannot completely close the bag.

The tote features two pockets, one for your phone and one that just squeezes in your kindle, plus a zipped pocket that’s just about big enough for your keys and cosmetics. The wide straps are comfortable and it has a detachable shoulder strap, too.

STYLE RATING: 7/10 The red colour won’t go with everything.

PRACTICAL RATING: 5/10 Not being able to close it would be a security hazard.

COMFORT RATING: 8/10 Having a detachable shoulder strap is incredibly useful.