A-Z of Bag Styles

Bag lovers rejoice

A little birdie tells us you're a bag lover. Congrats, you've certainly come to the right place! From cult classics (totes, we're talking to you) to the types of bags you covet (hello designer handbags), we believe there's a bag style for every occasion... and for every letter of the alphabet, apparently. Don't believe us? Prepare to have your mind blown as you're about to be taken on a whistle-stop tour of the most important alphabet of the fashion world. The A-Z of bags... .

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The bag trends to watch out for

No need to get your crystal ball out as we’ve scoured the catwalks to bring you the lowdown on the biggest bag styles that are heading the fashion way.

1. Small but mighty

Forget a clutch, the micro bag has been doing the fashion rounds for a few years now and still shows no sign of leaving. The perfect bag for elevating your everyday look, the mini bag also make the perfect companion for a formal dress — weddings, we’re looking at you. If you’re feeling really #fashion, opt for a structured top handle micro bag to kill two fashion birds with one handbag stone. This bag is all about having fun, so go crazy and experiment with colour and print.

2. Look ma, no hands

No more squeezing your wallet, phone, keys, headphones and everything but the kitchen sink into your pockets, as it's your time to shine. Enter the humble cross body bag. AKA the solution for your bulging pockets. Predicted to be a huge trend for AW, the cross body bag has had a modern update in the form of adjustable straps and utilitarian hardware for more of a subtle statement. A hands-free must-have men’s bag to carry you through every season.

3. Go big or go home

After the long (ongoing) reign of micro bags, the XL, supersize tote bag is predicted to be the handbag hero of the season. Spotted *all* over the catwalks, this huge (pardon the pun) bag trend is one to watch. Daunted by the size but want to get on board with the trend? Allow the size to make the statement and opt for simple designs and silhouettes. Avoid embellishments and definitely avoid overloading it. Back problems from lugging around excruciatingly heavy handbags is not the aim of the game, darlings.

4. All hail the backpack

Is it a new bag trend? No. Is it one of the longest running bag trends for both men and women alike? Hell yes! And boy has it earned its title. The cabin-friendly bag is set to be an even bigger trend this year now that travel’s returned with a bang — thanks to its ability to help reduce travel costs. To avoid looking like a schoolboy, opt for a luxe fabric like leather, a structured silhouette that’s work appropriate and favour styles with contrasting metal hardware for a designer-esque feel. Hands-free just got a stylish upgrade.