While runways were full of modern updates, one thing remained timeless: handbags. These reissued archive shapes and monogram prints prove classic bags are here to stay
On the spring/summer runways, everything from ‘ladylike’ style to workwear came inflected with a slick, modernist twist. But the season’s hit handbags? Classics are proving their worth, with monograms and reissued archive shapes de rigueur again. Whether your tote needs an update, or you’re looking for your next investment shoulder bag, drive your timeless style into the new decade with high-shine leather and clean-cut tailoring.
Modern MONOCHROME
CHOOSE A MINIMALIST BLACK AND WHITE STYLE FOR A CONTEMPORARY TYPE OF CLASSIC
Buckle UP(DATE)
ADD INTEREST TO A TIMELESS, TONAL LOOK WITH DISTINCTIVE POLISHED GOLD HARDWARE
Major METAL
MAKE YOUR BAG THE CENTREPIECE. COMPLEMENT IT WITH MATCHING JEWELLERY AND SHOES
Bold BORDERS
BOOST YOUR BAG’S CATWALK CREDENTIALS BY OPTING FOR A GRAPHIC LEATHER TRIM
Smooth OPERATOR
STUCK ON A COLOUR? POLISHED CALFSKIN ADDS A LUXE TOUCH, WHATEVER STYLE YOU CHOOSE
Jacket, £2,955, trousers, £1,940, and bag, £1,370, all SALVATORE FERRAGAMO. Shoes, £630, VALENTINO GARAVANI. Gold watch, £17,800, CARTIER
Jacket, £1,850, skirt, price on application, bucket bag, £1,450, handbag, £2,300, necklaces, £550 (for set of two), bracelet, £740, and belt, £325, all CELINE by HEDI SLIMANE
Top, £900, BOTTEGA VENETA. Trousers, £395, JOSEPH. Shoes, £595, and bag, £1,815, both VALENTINO GARAVANI. Gold necklace, £5,700 and rose-gold ring, £1,125, both TIFFANY & CO. Gold watch, £17,800, CARTIER
Left: Coat, £2,380, dress (just seen), £3,510, gold Grip watch, £1,400 and bag, £1,580, all GUCCI. Sandals, £470, CHURCH’S. Pixel 4 phone (just seen), from £699, GOOGLE. Nude tights, £28, HÉDOÏNE. Right: Sleeveless jumper, £1,330, shirt, £1,330, skirt, £2,380, and bag, £1,580, all GUCCI. Pixel 4 phone, from £699, GOOGLE
Left: Jacket, £1,290, shirt, £1,190 and skirt, £980, all FENDI. Gold and diamond ring, £955, FOPE. Small La Prima bag (left), £1,150, and large La Prima bag, £1,250 both GIORGIO ARMANI. Right: Shirt, £395, JOSEPH. Trousers, £720, VICTORIA BECKHAM. Gold and diamond ring, £1,585, FOPE. Small La Prima bag (left), £1,150, and large La Prima bag, £1,250, both GIORGIO ARMANI