Weaving magic: 14 of the best natural raffia bags – in pictures
Mulberry sales decline as wealthy shoppers slow spending
April 2024
Coral bracelets and kitsch keyrings spell beginning of fashion backlash
Quiet luxury to be overtaken by souvenir-style accessories that ‘evoke joy’, say fashion experts
February 2024
The latest It-bag is a joke ... Inside the wacky world of MSCHF
From its Big Red Boots to its new Frankenstein bag, the New York-based company pronounced ‘mischief’ is rewriting the rulebook of consumerism. The internet – and A-Listers – can’t get enough
January 2024
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion
Your handbag’s bits and bobs are like your nail colour or rings – a tiny clue to your vibe
Choose vivid colours for your small accessories – so they’re easy to pick out and, more importantly, joyful
December 2023
Chef-chic, gold hoops, quiet luxury: which trends will survive into 2024?
The looks we’ve loved (and loathed – hello, goblincore) in 2023, and what will replace them next year
November 2023
Fashion Statement newsletter
‘The XXL bag is our truth’ - how fashion made overflowing handbags a styling trick
In this week’s newsletter: Bags are loaded with symbolism, from class to gender. So what does the current penchant for receptacles stuffed full of clobber tell us?
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion
This season’s It bag? The subtle yet surprisingly spacious half-moon
It’s comfortable, affordable, looks great – and you’ve probably seen it everywhere already
‘Insensitive’: Pharrell Williams’ $1m Louis Vuitton handbag attracts criticism
Millionaire Speedy bag is made of crocodile leather and reportedly sold on made to order basis – and only to certain clientele
October 2023
The edit: shoulder bags – in pictures
Choose from an array of shapes and colours, and swing a bag over your shoulder to finish your look
August 2023
‘Hermès smells soft and smoky, Gucci more like wood’: how fake-hunters tell designer knock-offs from the real deal
With fashion lovers increasingly turning to secondhand luxury, bogus goods are rife. But at what cost?
July 2023
Shopping: buy, rent, thrift
A shopping guide to the best … beach bags
Shades, towel and paperback sorted? All you need is a colourful bag to pop them in
June 2023
Microscopic ‘Louis Vuitton’ bag sells for more than $60,000
MSCHF says bag was created for musician Pharrell Williams because he loves big hats – ‘we made him an incredibly small bag’
April 2023
Hermès reports 23% jump in sales as super-rich continue to spend big
Demand for ‘must-have’ handbags so strong firm is opening new factories to ramp up production
March 2023
Excess baggage: 15 of the best oversized bags – in pictures
Shopping: buy, rent, thrift
A shopping guide to the best … tote bags
January 2023
Shopping: buy, rent, thrift
A shopping guide to the best … shoulder bags
We may not always carry a purse or cash these days, but a stylish bit of arm candy never goes out of fashion
November 2022
Brand new bags: 10 of the best top-handle bags – in pictures
Go mini this season with top-handle bags in bold colours and structured shapes
October 2022
The rise of the main character accessory
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion
Enough of straw baskets and lumpy totes. It’s time for a Proper Handbag
