These are the luxury designer bags loved by Mamamoo's Hwasa

The South Korean singer loves clean, sleek designs as well as handbags that can be carried as shoulder and crossbody bags

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Credit: Instagram/_mariahwasa
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One-quarter of the girl group Mamamoo, Hwasa has since cemented her own space in the South Korean entertainment industry thanks to her unique personality, looks and sense of style. In fact, Hwasa has been well-loved by many people (including her eight million followers on Instagram) that brands have tapped on her to be part of their advertising push. Ahead, we take a look at Hwasa's fashion sense through the luxury and designer bags she loves and carries.

Locò Small Shoulder Bag in Calfskin, $3,260, Valentino

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First seen in Valentino's Resort 2022 collection, the Locó bag, which stands for locomotive, draws inspiration from movement and mobility. The '90s-inspired shoulder bag is available in various colours all matched with the signature VLogo detail.

Twist MM, $6,500, Louis Vuitton

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First introduced at the 2015 Cruise show, the Louis Vuitton Twist handbag has become well-loved among celebs and influencers alike. Featuring the iconic LV Twist lock, the roomy handbag can be transformed into a shoulder and crossbody bag.

Baguette Shoulder Bag, $4,980, Fendace

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The Fendace collection brings together two Italian luxury labels - Fendi and Versace. And the result can be seen in this shoulder bag, where they took Fendi's Baguette and combined it with the edgy Safety Pin hardware from Versace.

Leather Chain Wallet, €815 (S$1,149), Maison Margiela

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It seems that Hwasa is a minimalist when she's on travel as she opted for this leather chain wallet from Maison Margiela. We reckon the compact size is still large enough to fit her cards, a phone, blotting powder and lipstick.

Triangle Leather Shoulder Bag, $3,400, Prada

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Prada is known for its modern, slightly sporty aesthetics and the Triangle bag launched in Spring/Summer 2022 perfectly encapsulates that. The sleek lines of the bag echo the geometric logo and make for a recognisable yet minimalist bag.

Cleo Brushed Leather Shoulder Bag, $3,950, Prada

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Another Prada favourite of Hwasa, the Prada Cleo is another sleek, modern and minimalistic design from the Italian house. The retro shape is updated by juxtaposing the silhouette against the shiny leather construction.

Stud Sign Nappa Shoulder Bag, $4,000, Valentino

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Besides the VLogo, another emblematic detail from Valentino are its Studs. And here, they are combined to create this clutch that can be worn as a shoulder bag as well.

The Hacker Project Medium Hourglass Bag, price unavailable, Gucci x Balenciaga

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This bag was born out of another collaboration, this time between Gucci and Balenciaga. The former contributes its GG monogram that is printed across Balenciaga's Hourglass top handle bag.

Small Lady Dior My ABCDior Bag, $7,900, Dior

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The Lady Dior is a classic handbag to invest in. Named after the late Princess Diana, the Lady Dior features the Cannage quilted stitching while the ABCDior line allows you to customise the shoulder strap with badges.

Loop Bag, $3,250, Louis Vuitton

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Created for the Cruise 2022 collection, the Loop handbag features a sleek half-moon baguette silhouette while also drawing on the archival Croissant bag. The Loop is also accentuated with an LV Circle zip pull.

Baguette Chain Midi, $4,100, Fendi

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Now, who doesn't know the Fendi Baguette bag? This design toted by Hwasa, however, is unique as it is made with a red technical mesh with a 3D texture FF motif, making it vastly different from the usual leather Baguettes.

Cleo Brushed Leather Mini Bag, $3,700, Prada

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Hwasa's a big fan of Prada's clean designs if you couldn't tell already by the multiple bags she has carried. This Cleo bag is another shape from the collection and is also made with the same shiny brushed leather that modernises the classic shape.

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