The 5 must-have bag styles you need right now

THE ENVELOPE BAG

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The Envelope style bag can be used either as a crossbody bag - like the the Charles & Keith Tasselled Clutch Bag, $65.90, that we used in our recent new season workwear shoot. The ‘envelope’ shape describes the closure area, and the sharp lines of the flap makes it a great style for the modern minimalist.

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THE BOXY BAG

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Boxy bags are great if you’re looking to carry a fair bit of stuff around; the neat but ‘full’ shape means you can fit in a fair few bits and pieces without having to drag around a massive handbag. We used the Crossover Bag by Charles & Keith, $65.90, and the brand’s Hexagon Top Handle Bag, $75.90, for our recent workwear shoot too.

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THE BUCKET BAG

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It goes without saying that the bucket-style bag is a current fashion favourite. So it goes without saying we used one in our recent shoot, the Bucket Bag by Charles & Keith, $69.90. Bucket bags are great for stuffing in a bunch of stuff, like if you are heading out after work or going shopping.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

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THE ASYMMETRICAL CLUTCH

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For a night out you need something that’s easy to carry but can fit in lots of stuff too. The asymmetrical style clutch is generally long and narrow - big enough to fit your iPhone Plus but neat enough to tuck under your arm. We love this velvet version by Charles & Keith, $65.90, that we used in our recent shoot.

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THE BACKPACK

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Yep, backpacks are totally fashion right now. They’re super useful for people who need to carry a bunch of stuff around, but actually smaller sized backpacks are more on trend right now. You’re backpack needs to be neat in shape and no wider than your back - you want it to still look fashionable rather than sporty after all. This is the Tasselled Backpack by Charles & Keith, $69.90, that we used in our recent workwear story.

Styling: Randolph Tan and Ong Jollin

Makeup and Hair: Grego Oh using Urban Decay & La Biosthetique Paris

Creative Direction: Niki Bruce

Model: Sohee from Now Models

Photographer: Vee Chin

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