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Classy Crossbody handbag recommendations

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dazedandblue · 15/08/2025 21:05

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.

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Conversensational · 18/08/2025 21:29

Notajogger · 18/08/2025 19:31

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

Are they really heavy? I imagine them to be given the firehose origins.

SuperGinger · 18/08/2025 21:47

Radley current collection which launched this month is amazing, no small dogs in sight, they've hired a designer who is ex-Loewe. The brand overhaul is amazing.

LesLavandes · 18/08/2025 21:47

Sorry, I meant to say Aspinall, not Asprey. Lol.

Aspinall have v nice cross body bags in your budget

Notajogger · 29/08/2025 16:34

Conversensational · 18/08/2025 21:29

Are they really heavy? I imagine them to be given the firehose origins.

No they're not, they're not thick, I imagine perhaps a little lighter than, or similar to, a leather bag.

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