Classy Crossbody handbag recommendations

[dazedandblue]

I'm looking for a classy crossbody handbag that zips shut, one that I can use both for work and everyday.
I like leather, and can be black or brown.

I have a work backpack, so it doesn't need to fit a laptop or anything.

Ideally it fits

• work phone
• personal phone
• wallet
• glasses/sunglasses case
• keys
• in ear head phones
• a few bits and pieces like lip balm, lipstick, small travel handcream etc

I'd love to hear your suggestions and recommendations.

Budget would be ideally be up to £500, but can stretch if the bag is perfect.

Sezane has lovely, quality bags for well within your budget.

Thank you so much, I will have a look!

Radley are worth a look https://www.radley.co.uk/handbags/across-body-bags/oak-street-medium-ziptop-cross-body-rhd23306-aw25#112157

Mimi Berry. Her bags are beautifully made in England and only get better with age - I have ones that in bought 15 years ago still in daily use. Her new season stuff is dropping soon but her Bart bag is my everyday go-to from the current season.

Best thing is the bags have a warranty but even when that expires she will repair/spruce them up as and when so they're a proper investment.

Osprey

Fairfax & Favour

I like a bit of Paul Costelloe, very reasonable prices compared to some. https://www.paulcostelloebags.com/product/kouti-2/?attribute_pa_uwcf-colors=cofbea

I’ve been on the same hunt and it boils down to what sort of shape you like - camera, half moon, satchel, y2k, casual (seasalt type) etc. I realised I wanted different bags for travelling on the tube for work, to going to the pub, or a day out etc. so I narrowed it down to style then searched on vinted for those with really nice leather. Look for Jaeger and Tula for example. I ended up buying three lovely leather bags for the price of one for different occasions.

This is a very good point!
I think generally I'm more of a camera bag or half moon kind of woman.

At least for the 'catch all' bag.

Currently I have 2 bags I use, a Coach slouchy half moon one that was bought around 10 years ago on a mega sale in NYC (and is the currently very broken and knackered one that I need to replace) and then a YSL Lou Camera Bag that comes out on more special occasions which I adore.

I had also been looking at the mini zipped Bayswater from Mulberry but it's.a bit more than I was willing to pay in the current climate especially when from reading MN, it seems like the quality has gone down a lot.

I think Mulberry are still decent. I’m on a similar hunt to you

I bought this bag and love it. A fraction of your budget

https://www.johnlewis.com/apatchy-london-leather-crossbody-camera-bag/tan/p111505827?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

Asprey

At the lower end of your budget but love a cross body bag and after bad experiences with Mulberry I got this - honeyandtoast.co.uk/products/katie-camera-bag-black

It is an absolute workhorse of a bag (I don't go I for multiple handbags), I use it every day, frequently stuffed to the gills and 15 months after purchase it still looks great.

I’ve just got this one. Although there’s no zip, the magnet fastener on the flap is quite strong and holds it all together well.

demellierlondon.com/products/the-siena-saddle-tan-small-grain?variant=54910099718521

@PottersMarsBars I have a couple of those and really like them.

I clicked on the link to the Mimi Berry bag and really liked it, but it was unlined. I would never buy an unlined bag - don't they get really dirty?

I've don't know if it's my age but I'm finding the usual places for bags that I would have bought a decade ago are really disappointing now. I used to love radley because the liners were so good, tons of the right sized pockets and zips. Now most of them are just a big bucket with hardly any pockets etc.

I've actually found places like Samsonite to better daily bags with very simple designs. I wish I could find a good leather bag somewhere though.

Leo et Violette have several that are really lovely. I am currently eyeing this one. They are a French company, whose bags are leather and made in Italy.
www.leoetviolette.com/en-us/products/le-gianni-lungo-bordeaux

i've got the Mulberry Billie which I use and love

https://www.lrmgoods.co.uk/ has lovely bags! I love the Polly and the Lucinda

Ruthie, I am not a bag person really but those are stunning, all of them!!

The quality is really nice too!

This is my favourite bag and I have it in multiple colours - its a great day to night bag, fits loads of essentials in and looks nice carried top handle and crossbody.

i have a ridiculous amount of bags and this is always my go to

I have a tote from here, which is gorgeous and as immaculate as when I bought it. They also have cross body and other styles of bag.

Plus they're eco friendly, using reclaimed leather, decommissioned fire hoses etc

www.elvisandkresse.com

I always like Russell and Bromley bags. Well made and quite a few cross body bags to choose from. Arket &OtherStories also have good bags. You would have money left over and could buy 2 bags!