Help me find my unicorn bag for a once in a lifetime year of events!

[GrimDamnFanjo]

I love bags but I haven’t quite got what I need for a series of events I’ll be taking part in over the next 12 months. I’d really appreciate the Mumsnet hive mind to help me get a shortlist together.
The bag:
black leather
structured with an architectural look
medium sized - needs to be able to carry sunnies, lipstick, phone keys etc.
needs to have a top handle as what i will be wearing means a shoulder strap is out, BUT I would like the option of using it as a crossbody/shoulder later.
preferably silver hardware.

in terms of price point, I’ve been looking at the Strathberry Mosaic so up to £500.

im more interested in small heritage brands, where quality and longevity rules.

ideas?

https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/products/the-mini-windsor-handbag-black

I have this bag and usually just use it as a carry on the arm bag (IYSWIM) But it does have the ability to be cross body. I've got the mini version but there is a larger one

Only downside is there is no zip in it but when I want more security I use it with a zipped liner

I love this one, the Coach Emory

Crushed. I thought you actually wanted a bag with a unicorn on it!

https://www.cos.com/en-gb/women/accessories/bags/handbags/product/folio-mini-bag-leather-black-1294241001

https://demellierlondon.com/products/the-siena-saddle-black-small-grain

I love that

When I looked up the strathberry mosaic, google also suggested the demellier stockholm. My link might not work because I’m in a different country but it’s very nice.

demellierlondon.com/products/the-midi-stockholm-black-fine-grain

I have the black Mosaic with silver hardware & absolutely love it. It's small enough for the evening, but I can fit all the things I need for daytime - sunglasses, reading glasses, phone, even a small umbrella, in it too. My recent buy is the Strathberry Arkshell (in tan) which has a great architectural look, but is much smaller inside so I use it less often.

If you’re after something structured, perhaps the Strathberry ‘Tote’ (which I wouldn’t consider to be a tote) Comes with a strap

Honestly the Strathberry Mosaic is just the best bag, I would 100% go for it! It looks minimalist, can dress it up or down and is so so well made. The quality is impeccable.

also get a discount for first purchase if you don’t already know!

ooh thanks everyone! some great suggestions here - i'd prefer the Mosaic with silver hardware but it seems to be only gold on the site at the moment :(

I like The Horse Clementine but I also like the Strathberry. I was in the Coach store in Knightsbridge today, there were some gorgeous bags in there.
https://thehorse.co/products/clementine-bag-black

The Clementine is very nice!

Im going to contact them and see whether there are silver hardware optiond still available.

I have my link on the Mumsnet promo code forum for 15% off a first Strathberry purchase. -
(Full disclosure - if anyone uses it, I'd get a discount code for a future purchase too).

Love the mosaic and the demellier. Also suggest the polene Mokki or mokki mini depending on the size you prefer

It’s not working for me!

If you PM me your email, I could try it that way?