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10 best shoulder bags
Get into the swing of autumn by investing in some new arm candy
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Your support makes all the difference.It may feel too early to throw yourself head-first into the new season trends, what better way to dip your toe in the waters then with accessories. A brand spanking new handbag is just the thing to get your autumn wardrobe started, whether you opt for high-end designer luxury or fast fashion from the high street, we’ve scoured the market for the very best shoulder bags.
1. Cambridge Satchel bag: £99, cambridgesatchel.com
The Cambridge Satchel company has been selling its leather bags since 2008. The colours have now graduated beyond its back-to-school basics. This pink one will add a playful pop of colour to your look.
2. Tan Saddle bag: £54, next.co.uk
Next’s suede and leather tan number is the perfect example of a bag that’s both a timeless classic and a bang on-trend piece, thanks to autumn’s obsession with the seventies.
3. Patchwork bag: £35, asos.com
This bijou patchwork number has just about every autumn trend covered; suede, animal print, burnt orange and burgundy shades – all in one very colourful and cost-effective package.
4. Ostrich Feather bag: £79, coast-stores.com
Evening wear specialist Coast’s feathered bag will jazz up even the plainest of dresses. Plus the classic monochrome colour-palette makes it super-versatile, as does the removable strap.
5. Delphie bag: £995, mulberry.com
Investing in a designer bag? This from Mulberry should be top of the list: the vintage-inspired shape and pretty taupe and rose colour combo, combined with superior craftsmanship and an exquisite finish, make it a seriously special handbag.
6. Messenger bag with fringe: £79.99, zara.com
Tassels are still everywhere, and investing in accessories like this leather bag from Zara is an easy way to buy into the trend without feeling like a slave to fashion.
7. Patchwork bag: £19.99, newlook.com
This is one for those wanting to channel their inner-hippy. Shades of tan, brown and cream combined in a patchwork pattern are about as boho as you can get. It’s roomy, too.
8. Autograph Boxy bag: £79, marksandspencer.com
A buy-now, wear-forever purchase is the most sensible way to shop. Marks and Spencer’s boxy shoulder bag has all bases covered; a style that doesn’t date, in a classic colour and at an affordable price point.
9. Orange Loop Tote: £17, dorothyperkins.com
Thanks to a ongoing revival of all things retro, orange is having a moment. This bag is ideal for those not ready to go the whole hog in a head-to-toe tangerine outfit.
10. Mansur Gavriel Crossbody bag: £485, net-a-porter.com
Mansur Gavriel’s a name to remember. The US designer’s sleek, minimal take on contemporary accessories has earned the brand instant sell-out status. With this cream style, it’s not hard to see why: it’s a classic piece that will see you through seasons to come.
Verdict
A shoulder bag is a wardrobe must-have – practical, versatile and stylish. If you’re looking for an option that will stand the test of time Next’s Saddle bag is a worthy investment. For something a little more of the moment, ASOS’s patchwork bag will make a great addition to an on-trend wardrobe plus its more compact size means it’s nifty enough to wear day or night.