BAGTHE LATEST TREND

THESE ARE THE MUST-HAVE BAGS OF THE SEASON, SAYS KATIE WRIGHT

The perfect finishing touch for any outfit, handbags take you from day to night, and work to weekends. So when choosing anewbie to accompany your spring/summer outfits, you want get it right.

What’s in vogue this season? High-end designers are still obsessed with all things Nineties and Noughties and the high street has followed suit, with bright coloursand wovenfabrics signalling sunnier days.

Whether you want to accessorise with achicpiece of arm candy or you need something practical, these are the bag trends to shop right now…

Minimalisthobo

Big, slouchy hobo bags have made acomeback recently,and now we’re seeing the evolution of the trend towards more pared-back designs. Crafted from structured fabrics in muted colours with metallic detailing, these mid-size minimalist bags are the perfect blend of form and function.

Noughtiesbags

Inspired by the classic FendiBaguette, themost fashionable shoulder bags are small, rectangular and have ashort strapsothey fitsnugly under your arm. These compact cuties are big enoughtohold your phone, purseand other essentials, making them the ideal daytime to evening companion.

Powertotes

Offering hope for anyone who has to actually carry things on aday-today basis, the supersized totes on the catwalks at Alexander McQueen, Michael Kors and Loewe are big enough to fityour laptop, lunchbox and gym kit with room to spare.

How to turn arun-of-the-mill tote into astylestatement? Tryyour cue from the ‘dopamine dressing’ playbook and opt for abrilliantly bright hue to elevateyour outfit.