10 fashion editor-approved black bags you need to carry for work

1. Solferino Monogram canvas and leather shoulder bag (price unavailable), Saint Laurent

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Named after Rue de Solferino, the street on Paris’ Left Bank which is near to Saint Laurent’s studio, this casual-chic canvas design features a new monogram lock that easily separates itself.

2. Ghost Sling Bag embossed leather shoulder bag (price unavailable), Balenciaga

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An addition to Spring/Summer 2020’s stripped-back Ghost Bag, this pochette-style design – it measures 24.5 cm by 14.5 cm by 4.5 cm – features a slightly curved base than the original to give it a more feminine allure.

3. Calfskin shoulder bag with semi- precious stone, $9,280, Chanel

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The hardware on the flap design looks as though you’ve fixed a vintage Byzantine-style brooch from the brand onto your purse. Tres chic.

4. Chain Casette nappa lambskin shoulder bag, $5,380, Bottega Veneta

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The Casette bag (noted for its padded take on the Intrecciato weave) now comes with creative director Daniel Lee’s trademark thick gold chains for its strap – making it the ultimate It bag for fans of ‘New Bottega’.

5. Lambskin shoulder bag, $2,630, Gucci

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This slim vintage-looking shoulder bag boasts the house’s GG motif on a silver-toned plaque and features leather that uses an alternative chrome-free tanning process to lessen the product’s environmental footprint. Additionally, the shoulder strap is detachable so you can carry the bag as a clutch. All sorts of win.

6. The Story Shoulder calfskin handbag, $3,280, Alexander McQueen

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The Story top handle bag welcomes a new shoulder bag design for Pre-Fall which comes with a slightly larger metal handle and a new woven chain.

7. Leather shoulder bag, US$380 ($529), Maragent Pierre at Moda Operandi

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This bag pays homage to the iconic curvaceous sofas designed by French furniture designer Pierre Paulin. What makes this ruched design even more covetable is its 24K gold-plated brass hardware.

8. Baguette Chain leather shoulder bag, $3,390, Fendi

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This Fendi classic is the epitome of the LBB – a decent size and a graphic (not flashy) hardware that will go with any outfit and occasion.

9. Virtus leather camera bag, $1,800, Versace

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Singaporeans can’t get enough of camera bags and this Pre-Fall release by the Italian house has the right dose of glam with its Barocco gold V hardware.

10. Bobby leather satchel, $4,600, Dior

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The French maison gives the vintage satchel a sophisticated makeover with this new Pre-Fall debut which is named after Monsieur Dior’s favourite pet pooch.

This story was first published in Female.