With our focus firmly on all things autumnal, we look to a selection of our favourite handbag designers – Balenciaga, Saint Laurent and Givenchy, to show us which pieces are essential for our wardrobe this season.
Balenciaga
A bloggers favourite, the French power brand Balenciaga sets the bar high again for autumn/winter. Metallic silver is our colour of choice this season, and Balenciaga’s ‘Giant’ collection is a prime example of just how it’s done. With soft, smooth leather and the easily identifiable hardware, the Giant Hip shoulder bag with matching Giant City wallet make for the perfect pairing. For everyday comfort and style, the Giant Mini Pompom bag has fast become one of our favourite gems, with it’s handy drawstring closure and optional shoulder strap, it’s definitely one for a city girl on the move.
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BALENCIAGA
Giant Mini Pompom Bag |
BALENCIAGA
Giant Hip Shoulder Bag |
BALENCIAGA
Mini Paper Zip A4 Bag |
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Saint Laurent
Having a major rebrand in 2012, Saint Laurent appears to be going from strength to strength, introducing a new season collection that’s simple and oh-so elegant. The metallic trend continues in the form of the Sac De Jour (aptly named ‘bag of the day’) tote bag, an essential for the office girl wanting to make a subtle statement. Designed with simple branding and an optional shoulder strap, this is one of our buyer’s picks for the season. Take a step back in time with the vintage inspired Monogramme collection with the quilted leather shoulder bag in black and leather clutch in a beautiful shade of creamy pink.
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SAINT LAURENT
Sac De Jour Leather Tote Bag |
SAINT LAURENT
Monogramme Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag |
SAINT LAURENT
Monogramme Leather Clutch Bag |
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Givenchy
A firm favourite amongst the celebrity crowd, Givenchy bags are certainly not shy when it comes to best dressed lists and paparazzi shots. Our go-to bag this season is the Nightingale, available in small and medium sizes this everyday tote has a slouchy silhouette, perfect for all handbag essentials. The embossed branding to each strap is kept to a minimum to let the luxurious leather do the talking! Add sleek sophistication to your ensemble with the Obsedia bag, perfect for minimal effort with maximum wow factor, our favourite is the light grey with silver toned hardware. The final autumn essential from Givenchy has to be the Bambi Anti Pouch clutch bag – the perfect way to co-ordinate your quirky style and make a fashion statement.
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GIVENCHY
Nightingale Medium Leather Bag |
GIVENCHY
Obsedia Flap Bag |
GIVENCHY
Bambi Anti Pouch Clutch Bag |
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