The bigger the bags the better? Not so fast. While last year’s FW2020 trends gained overwhelming favour amongst the fashion crowd — they’re big enough to chuck any item of importance from your wallet and keys to your napkins and faded receipts — this year, we’re moving forward with a series of shoulder bags that come with the right amount of edge. Think pretty-meets-functional bags that not only look good with every outfit but are also great for your every need.
Clean crescent silhouettes have been gaining ground recently with numerous brands rolling out their shoulder bags for its strinkingly simple, yet unique qualities. Burberry’s latest Olympia bag is no stranger to the game. This distinctive piece doens’t just look sleek, but it also doubles as a shoulder bag and a crossbody bag thanks to its adjustable strap.
Ever since the iconic matelassé motif made its mark across the fashion industry, brands have started to sport the signature design on their own bags. Peep, Miu Miu’s Belle Nappa Leather Mini-Bag. Combined with its structured silhouette, the design is seen to come with a three-dimensional motif that exudes timeless elegance that pairs with almost any look. Accented with gold-tone metal hardware and metal lettering logo, the bag also comes equipped with a detachable chain should strap for you to switch things up with.
When it comes to finding an investment piece that will truly stand the test of time, you can’t get more classic than the shoulder bag. So if you’re on the hunt to update your arsenal of bags with a capsule piece instead of splashing out on passing trends, look no further than the J Link shoulder bag by Marc Jacobs.
Up your A game with this classic structured shoulder bag that comes with the right amount of edge. Featuring the brand’s signature double J that’s been reimagined in interlocked mixed metals at the front, the piece also includes a bungee cord knot detail and refined leather for a classy, yet edgy feel to its look.
Lending an air of sophistication to any bag you choose for the season, quilted textures have ran the gamut on the runways including the ones by Michael Kors. With quilted textures having its moment yet again this 2020, pieces like the Soho shoulder bag is fast making its way into the closets of many, and for good reason.
Here, you can expect push-lock fastening and a chain detailing — which have been featured prominently on accessories this season — as well as multiple pockets (including a back pocket in the exterior) for you to stash your valuables in.
As part of their recent collaboration with Chinese fashion influencer Mr.Bags, TOD’S just released their new limited-edition shoulder bag that’s rendered in some of Mr.Bag’s well-love hues. These limited-edition pieces come in pale pistachio, light tan and almond colourways, with a short strap that’s designed for comfort and to accommodate to a wider range of looks. The design of the bag, on the other hand, takes on an interpretation of the classic Tod’s C Bag that’s been a capsule piece for many.