9 cute and quirky designer bags for both work and play

As part of its latest Spring-Summer 2021 collection, Louis Vuitton recently introduced the Coussin — a comfortable and supple bag that’s very much like a pillow. Featuring multiple quilted compartments, this adorable yet functional piece is perfect to store your essentials and whatnots while you go about your day. The piece arrives in two different sizes — PM and MM — in a variety of incisive shades ranging from metallic tones to radical shades, that goes well with its strong, geometric design. Wear it as a crossbody, over the shoulders or even as a clutch to suit any occasion.

Louis Vuitton Coussin is available at Louis Vuitton Takashimaya Shopping Centre Ngee Ann City and Marina Bay Sands Island Maison.

No quirky messages or street art-inspired prints here, but this unique triangle shaped bag is a great alternative to spruce up your everyday work outfit. As part of the brand’s Summer 2021 collection, Celine recently unveiled its leather triangle unisex bag that echoes the cross-body bag trend that’s been a hit amongst the masses in recent months. Here, you’ll find Celine’s signature logo embossed at the front of this simple, yet chic piece — making it a versatile capsule wardrobe must-have that goes well with any outfit. Besides, it’s also a functional and stylish piece that works perfectly when you’re out on your lunch breaks.

NYC’s renowned street artist Jean-Michel Basquiat lends his artistry to Coach’s Fall 2020 collection, which sports elements from some of his most iconic expressionist and abstract works. Here, the Rogue bag, which is smaller than the original, is enlivened with his Pez Dispenser artwork.

Gucci’s classic 1955 Horsebit bag, with its distinctive equestrian-inspired metal detail, now comes in a playfully retro iteration with vibrant polka dots – just right for adding a dash of preppy chic charm to your outfit.

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Conventional corporate styles might call for neutral shades like black, brown or navy but a punchy orange can elevate basic hues, or pop against an all-white ensemble. This tote’s roomy enough to hold all your essentials, and even your laptop, too.

Even better: It supports sustainability with a canvas sourced from recycled plastic bottles found in landfills, and is coated in re-purposed windscreen laminates. It’s available in navy if you prefer a more subtle hue.

Bring a touch of tongue-in-cheek humour into the office with this quirky take on the basic black bag. It’s emblazoned with the words “salary inside” and even offers instructions on opening its Off-White’s signature logo clasp.

The woven exterior with gleaming hardware lends a touch of formality, but it’s a party on the inside with an exuberant portrait that’s inspired by the goddess Athena.

Featuring a structured silhouette and quality calfskin leather in a cheery canary yellow, your co-workers might not even realise there’s an elephant masquerading as your trusty work sidekick – until they take a closer look. And we reckon it’ll be quite the conversation starter at casual lunch meetings.

Mondays wouldn’t be quite as blue with this tie-dye version of Louis Vuitton’s unmistakable Speedy. Emanating summer vibes, the Escale collection draws on shibori, an age-old Japanese technique of twisting and knotting fabric before dying it.

This article was first published in Women’s Weekly.

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