“Colour” is the watchword this spring — in particular pretty pastels and sumptuous neutrals. In terms of style, the bucket bag is making a comeback; ditto boho-inspired designs. On Miu Miu, Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta’s spring 2024 catwalks, capacious totes overflowed with the flotsam and jetsam of daily life. Proof that it’s not just the bag you carry that matters this season, but what’s inside it.
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Louis Vuitton’s Twist West Pochette bag. £1,960, uk.louisvuitton.com
Chanel’s sequins and embroidered tweed in pretty stripes. £POA, chanel.com
Lightweight, nautical-inspired and made to be looped over an elbow. £3,640, hermes.com
Fendi’s Origami is a two-in-one, folding between shopper tote and bucket bag as required. £2,100, fendi.com
Super-elegant, the perfect size — perhaps, even, the perfect bag. £2,950, dior.com
Cartier’s Trinity pouch is no nonsense: a grab-and-go pop of colour. £1,420, cartier.com
Boho is making a comeback this summer. Mulberry’s denim-look suede satchel is the perfect nod. £895, mulberry.com
A ladylike baguette bag in minty suede. £1,250, armani.com
Chloé is the brand of the moment. Buy into it with the elevated Marcie Hobo bag. £1,790, chloe.com
Celine’s leopard cross-body bag. £2,550, celine.com
Prada’s chic beach bag. £1,600, prada.com
Not over #Barbiecore? Dolce & Gabbana has you covered. £1,300; dolcegabbana.com
Gucci’s original Jackie bag was named after Jackie Kennedy. This smaller iteration is just as much of a class act. £2,400; gucci.com
Bottega Veneta’s pleasingly named Small Clam bag is made of leather woven and embossed to imitate tropical leaves. £6,990; bottegaveneta.com
A classic everyday tote from the masters of quiet luxury. £2,200; therow.com
Loewe’s Mini Pebble Bucket Bag in a sunflower shade. £1,650; loewe.com
A very modern It bag. £750; jwanderson.com
