Here, three reasons why camera bags should be your new go-to purse. One: They sport a boxy silhouette (ICYMI, box bags are the It pieces for F/W ’19). Two: They have sufficient space to store all your belongings without being too bulky like a roomy tote. Three: Unlike clutches, they keep your hands free.
Scroll through for our top picks for this versatile style, plus some tips on how you can wear them.
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Don’t be a square: Camera bags don’t have to always be oblong and rigid. This Kate Spade number has a slightly curved silhouette, which gives it a softer appeal. Amp up the girlishness with a white broderie anglaise dress.
Photo: Kate Spade
This purse sports the maison’s iconic FF logo that was introduced by Karl Lagerfeld in 1965. It looks best with a classic camel trenchcoat, but a skirt-suit works too.
Photo: Net-a-Porter
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We’ve just found our ideal holiday bag. The black and nude upper makes this piece so versatile – it looks just as good with a black bikini ensemble for the beach as it does with a cheery summer frock for a casual brunch.
Photo: Saint Laurent
Sporting the Italian maison’s iconic Marmont logo refreshed by current creative director Alessandro Michele, the GG Marmont camera purse boasts a bold colour that will look great with a simple white tee and denim jeans combo.
Photo: Gucci
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This Burberry bag has a certain modern-meets-vintage appeal. Its equestrian detailing and checkered upper looks great when worn with anything pastel.
Photo: Net-a-Porter
This bag is made for cat lovers, plus the colour just amplifies its cuteness. It’s not quite work appropriate, but it’s definitely great for weekends, especially when paired with a loosely buttoned white shirt and denim shorts.
Photo: Balenciaga
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Black bags are a closet staple. For a new spin though, get one that plays with texture, like this Tom Ford croc-embossed baby. The best part: It goes with everything.
Photo: Net-a-Porter
Its London-punk-meets-Japanese-Lolita aesthetic is best complemented with a girlish white frock and leather biker jacket.
Photo: Farfetch
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Not everyone can pull off the utilitarian trend and camo prints, but when it’s in the form of a bag, all you need to do is glam it up with a chic A-line dress and black pumps.
Photo: MCM