While you sit in front of your computer to click and add-to-cart that dreamy summer bag, scroll down our list of recommendations too.
This summer let your bags do the talking. Move beyond the usual trends and embrace unconventional shapes, circular gold metallic handles, and double layered leather flaps. While London saw, Mulberry’s former creative director, Emma Hill launching her own line of luxury bags, Paris witnessed Maria Grazia Chiuri infusing Dior’s delicate, feminine aesthetics with her bold signature. Your insta feed flooded with pictures of Dior’s ‘J’ADIOR’ bag is proof. JW Anderson’s iconic ‘Pierce’ was once again lauded among the fashion insiders and Hermes offered a sexier take on it’s classic ‘Verrou’ bag.
While you sit in front of your computer to click and add-to-cart that dreamy summer bag, scroll down our list of recommendations too.
Chloe’s Nile Bag: After giving us crowd pleasers such as “Drew,” “Faye,” or “Hudson,” Chloe’s latest offering is the ‘Nile’ bag. A very distinct half moon silhouette and the big circular metal handle makes this bag one of kind. Available in a variety of shades, ‘Nile’ also has a detachable metallic sling. So whether you are street style babe to a head-turning party kid, this bag is meant for everyone.
Available at – Chloe.com
Marni Trunk Bag: Designer Consuelo Castiglioni has expressed her love for the biking culture through this solid structured bag. Available in a variety of check prints and contrasting colors it has 5 compartments including two zipped sections, a front pocket, and a lockable front flap. With a classic rectangle shape and an outwardly protruding mini section, this bag is fast becoming a favorite among the fashion insiders.
Available at – marni.com
Fendi Kan I bag: Fendi’s ‘Kan I’ is here to stay. With its classic shape, a metallic chain strap and a stud lock, this can be the hero piece in your collection of handbags. It has a medium and mini version too. With their suede interiors, a silver metal chain shoulder strap, a suede lining and double toned pyramid studs, Kan I medium/minis are meant for the bold and strong.
Available at – fendi.com
How much for: $ 1700 (approx. 1,09,000)
Prada Plex Ribbon Bag: This piece has all the qualities of an ‘It’ bag. With it’s double layered leather flaps and plexiglass clasp it’s hard not to keep this bag on the list of must-haves for summer. The bag has a detachable sling, so can be used as a clutch too. Besides black and white, it is also available in pastel pink and pastel blue.
Available at – prada.com
How much for: € 1,850 (approx. Rs 1,30,000)
DIOR J’ADIOR BAG: A part of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first collection for Dior, this bag has all the makings of a hot-seller. The bag is known for it’s jarring yet attractive appearance. The opening flap has a handclasp for effortless carrying and a detachable gold metallic chain which can go over the shoulder. The other version of the same bag includes an adjustable wide shoulder strap and aged gold-tone metal J’ADIOR signature.
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Hermes’ Verrou bag: The Hermes’ Verrou bag is a successor of the classic Hermes Verrou Pochette Bag which was released in 2010. Recently Hermes’ released a new version of its classic piece again, this time with a chain strap. What makes it one of kind is its classic industrial lock and minimal finishing.
Available at – hermes.com
How much for: $8000 (approx. Rs 5,00,000)
JW Anderson’s Pierce Bag: JW Anderson (also the creative director of Loewe) has a Midas touch when it comes to creating statement handbags. If you were still not over the widely popular Loewe Puzzle Bag, maybe you want to change your priorities now. JW Anderson’s Pierce bag is all the rage now. Available in a multitude of bright colors the gold septum piercing makes this bag a highly coveted piece.
Available at – j-w-anderson.com
How much for: £1,495.00 (approx. Rs 1,20,000)
Hill and Friends’ Happy Bag: Launched by Emma Hill (the former creative director of the British heritage brand Mulberry), Hill and Friends’s Happy Chain bag has become every hand bag aficionado’s obsession. With it’s signature wink-and-go locks, Italian calf suede inner lining and a chunky chain strap with woven leather it has acquired a haute-status among fashion influencers.
Available at – hillandfriends.com
How much for: £695 (approx. Rs 56,000)
