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Item of the week: the fluffy bag

What it is: In the realm of fun handbags, the fluffy bag is definitely one that stands out. It was also the ‘it’ bag of the autumn/winter 2024 season, seen in a slew of runway collections to complement – typically – varying takes on eveningwear. It must be noted that there was not one type of handbag design that had fluffy material incorporated...

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Item of the week: the satchel

What it is: The satchel bag has been around for hundreds of years, yet its specific origins remain unknown. Linked to everything from Roman soldiers to Scottish monks, the piece has been regularly adapted and transformed to fit the time period it was found in. Now, however, its design is distinctive, more often than not defined by a strong...

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Item of the week: the belt bag

What it is: The belt bag as a concept has many origin stories. Also known as a ‘fanny pack’, the piece’s first appearance, however, is typically considered to have been about 5,000 years ago and was discovered on the body of a mummified Ötzi. Fast forward to the 80s and, following a string of various uses, it finally became a commercialised...

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Item of the week: the hobo bag

What it is: The first hobo bag appeared on the market in 1936, but only began to peak in popularity in the early 2000s, when they became the “it” bag among fashionable celebrities. While the actual name is hotly debated, many cite its origins to be rooted in cartoons, where characters would sport sticks with a crescent shape material tied to the...

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Item of the week: the party bag

What it is: From sequins to metallic materials, party bags were one of the ‘it’ bags for the SS23, popping up on runways at every fashion week to add a bit of zhuzh to collections. The style was typically defined by shoulder bags, mostly smaller in size, with short straps that were often embellished or utilised a chain. The comeback of the party...

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Item of the week: the oversized bag

What it is: The handbag has taken on new forms in recent seasons, no longer restrained by standard sizing and instead assuming extreme silhouettes, from minute to bulky sizes. It is the oversized handbag that we will be exploring today, a style that has barged its way into the limelight with its voluminous appearance that demands attention. This...

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Self-Portrait unveils debut bag collection with campaign starring Naomi Campbell

Fashion label Self-Portrait has launched its first handbag collection with a ‘90s-inspired campaign starring supermodel Naomi Campbell. The Bow Bag debuts with two styles, the ‘Bow Mini’ and the ‘Bow Micro,’ which have been inspired by the “ease and freedom associated with the Self-Portrait wardrobe”. The bags are a homage to the ‘90s offering a...

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Mulberry introduces its softest bag with new quilted styles

Mulberry has launched a new collection of quilted bags, described as the brand’s softest bag to date. The Mulberry Softie has been named after its distinctive, pillowy feel, while offering a fresh and modern take on the brand’s signature design codes, incorporating the Postman’s Lock against a soft new silhouette and a palette of bold colours....

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Michael Kors launches James Bond capsule collection

American fashion brand Michael Kors has announced its first-ever partnership with the 007 film franchise and its 25th James Bond film, ‘No Time To Die,’ and is launching a limited-edition capsule collection to celebrate the upcoming film. The three-piece MKC x 007 capsule collection features the Michael Kors Collection Bancroft satchel, the bag...

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Coccinelle teams up with Barbie

Italian accessories brand Coccinelle is partnering with Barbie on a new bag and campaign focused on inclusion and diversity. Coccinelle believes “the future is limitless” and is launching a new ‘Coccinelle for Barbie’ international project that supports “a stereotype-free dimension where barriers fall, differences are celebrated, and natural...

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White Stuff launches sustainable bag with Roka

British fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff is pushing forward with its sustainability efforts with a collaborative partnership with British brand Roka on a limited edition bag collaboration. Roka, known for championing vegan, animal-friendly and sustainable accessories, has collaborated with the White Stuff on a sustainable bag, the...

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Furla reimagines its iconic Metropolis

Italian fashion accessories brand Furla is relaunching its iconic Metropolis for pre-fall in a “renewed guise, embodying the unique Italian style that it has always been defined by”. Crafted in high-quality leather, the reimagined Furla Metropolis reappears in three styles, a rounded iteration with smooth curves that comes in two variations, one...