Bags - what’s trending?

[LasVegass]

What’s trending in bags? And any suggestions in the £300-500 region? I’m starting my last job before retirement and I’m looking for something nice to last for the next couple of years. I don’t need to carry a laptop.

I saw a bowling type bag which looked the right size but I can’t decide if it doesn’t look a bit ridiculous

https://www.viviennewestwood.com/en-gb/women/bags/handbags/polly-bowling-bag--black/47020012W-S0026--BLACK.html

I wouldn't purchase a trendy bag, because next season it'll be out of style and look passé. Buy a classic style instead that withstand the trendy ones.

I’m not particularly trendy, just thought I’d get a new one as I start a new job and I hope I’ll retire from it. So this would be my last work bag. But I’ve wasted so much time on the Selfridges website and I’m none the wiser. As usual, everything goes: slouchy, structured, totes galore. I might just get a new haircut for that morale boost instead 😀

Just go for classics like Fairfax and Favour

Thank you @Noras some nice bags on there and in the right price range. Also a British brand and I could get a 10% discount! A lot are suede, which I want to avoid, but I saw a couple which could be just right. I need to work out how secure they are. The ones I like don’t seem to have zips, only a flap. Thanks again.

I’m half Italian and I get bags from here - they are 5 minutes from where my family live and the best quality leather.

For what it’s worth, Versace and Armani ( company) buy their leather from this area. I know this as my now deceased cousin was one of the tannery owners until ten or so years ago and his sister had a jacket personally made by Versace in 1982 as a thank you.

I hope to be importing them direct shortly as they are great products.

Or you could pay a few hundred more for the same product with a label.

https://pelletteriamarant.com/donna/

I have this. I love it; very sturdy and a classic.

Oops

https://www.ospreylondon.com/en-gb/the-lima-tote-in-chestnut

@Noras thank you, those are gorgeous. I love them all. Beautiful colours too. I’m tempted by the Margot medium, Allegra or another one. I like that not only the sizes are clearly listed but also the weight, a bug bear of mine, I don’t want to carry more than I need to. I’ve never watched videos of bags before but I did now 😊

@MyManinCaracas thanks for the suggestion. It’s too big for what I need. I kust want something big enough for a kindle and a few items.

I’d go for the DeMellier Stockholm if you want a bowling bag style bag. I don’t think they look ridiculous at all. The midi would probably be the right size for what you want.

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

They also do a ‘shoulder’ version which is a more traditional shape.

https://demellierlondon.com/products/the-stockholm-shoulder-black-fine-grain