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Forget the ‘new year, new me’ sentiment, and think ‘new year, new handbag’ like us instead. Our edit of timeless bags will ensure that you’re starting off 2021 with some designer baggage you’ll be proud to show off for decades to come.   

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The Pouch by Bottega Veneta is a must have bag that you can really get your hands on. Daniel Lee’s new handbag shape for Bottega Veneta has become one of the most desirable shapes and we can’t help but want one in every colour. Soft and pillowy, this oversized clutch features the Intreciatto woven leather detailing that has become Bottega’s signature. With enough room for all the essentials, The Pouch sits perfectly under your arm and close to your heart, where it is sure to stay for the foreseeable.

Meet your new best friend, she’s called Loulou. An icon in her own right, she is the epitome of Saint Laurent’s sleek Parisian aesthetic and will add a polished edge to every day. Her supple quilting and chain strap offer a textured update and, adorned with the house’s signature plaque, she’ll make it clear whose team you’re on. Although she’s been reimagined across many seasons, this classic all black version of Saint Laurent Loulou is the one we’ll be adding to our wish list.

A cult favourite, the Marmont is a must for any devout member of the Gucci gang. Each covetable member of the Gucci Marmont bag family comes in different shapes, shades and sizes, which can make it hard to pick just one… so why not choose one for every day of the week? Our favourite: the small camera bag. Perfect for every occasion, not to mention spacious enough to fit a novel inside (for those of you with resolutions regarding less reading of screens and more reading of books).

An unmistakable aesthetic with a utilitarian edge, the Prada Re-Nylon collection has given us some of the most covetable bags of 2020. Offering a taste of ‘90s nostalgia, this Prada crossbody bag is small enough to take with you everywhere, but big enough to carry everything you need. With a durable nylon pouch design, chain strap and iconic logo plaque, this bag is one retro classic we are happy to see again and again.

When it comes to Chloé, it’s their Tess style that we can’t get enough of. Switching up our penchant for black with a softer grey hue, this version of the Tess bag conjures the bohemian luxury that Chloé girl dreams are made of. Equipped with a detachable shoulder strap, this is the perfect bag to swing over your shoulder no matter the occasion.

Words by Alexandra Oliver

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