Category: tote bags

All I want for Christmas is…

chat bot free christmas

…a Christmas present not chosen by AI. With the amount of online content being written by a plethora of AI tools, I wonder how many gifts will have been chosen or even shortlisted by say…Chat GPT. For those you who haven’t been tempted this year to outsource your gifting to the bots and still crave a human recommendation, you’re in the right place. If a loved one of yours wants a bag for Christmas, here’s what’s been seen, touched and made the bag shortlist.

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Take me to the beach

2024 beach bags

Whether it’s for a swim, a bit of sunbathing or a family picnic, the bag with your stuff in it has got a job to do. Check out these fashion beach bags that won’t let you down. This is an edit of 12 bags ideal for those who travel light and those who need to go big. Whatever your beach day style is, let’s get ready for some summer inspiration.

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Bring on the Spanish fashion heroes!

When it comes to designer handbag brands in Europe, we’re spoilt for choice. France and Italy have both heritage and newcomer brands that never fail to excite runways and pop out in fashion features.  They’re the proven destinations for fabulous craftmanship, quality materials and style. But before we conclude the out right winner of handbag design, may I introduce two Spanish brands worthy of your attention. Vamos!

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Bags on insta that are bang on trend for SS’24

Spring is not yet knocking on the door in the northern hemisphere but there’s nothing to stop us dreaming of those warmer and brighter days by scrolling instagram for inspiration and fashion ideas. This month’s edition of ‘Something for the Weekend’ gives an edit of the styles and bags for all the girls about town. Here’s the guide to the bag trends for spring and summer 2024 straight from the many feeds. 

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New Year Sales – bag a bargain for summer 2024

Is it possible to find a sales bargain that will rock one of the trends of the upcoming season? If you shop around it can be done. For the bargain lovers amongst you, here’s an edit of some of the fashion bag deals discovered in London, the USA and Australia by the different SS’24 bag trends. If you’re sitting comfortably…

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Know the Spring/Summer 24 fashion trends before the New Year sales

Bag Bargains for SS24

Certain styles just can’t help coming back. And for the smart, savvy shoppers amongst you, getting an item on sale that works for the following season is a result. To bag a bargain you’ll need an edit of the key SS’24 trends. To help you spot the discounted items in the NY sales that will help you traverse into next season, here’s your guide to the fashion and bag styles for spring and summer.

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Guide to Autumn/Winter 2023 fashion styles

6 key fashion trends for AW23/4

The Autumn/Winter trends are now well documented.  However, most of us don’t tend to really tune in until we get closer to the season.  Now is the time to find inspiration as we officially move into Autumn (1st September up here in the northern hemisphere).  And there’s a treat for everyone.  For those of you who have invested in classic lines, you may well be dusting off an item or two from the back of the wardrobe.  Those who have yet to, enjoy this as a mini guide to the classic shapes and styles revived, that just never date. And when it comes to the bag accessory of the season Bagwhispers is here to the rescue.

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What’s the optimum number of bags for your wardrobe?

Did you know that the average number of bags owned by a woman in the UK is 14 (as reported by statista)? But how many do you really need to accent your year-round wardrobe? Can you get away with just 3 bags – one for work, one for casual, and one for special occasions? Maybe if you live in a monochromatic world – this could be an option for the minimalists among you! For those who like a bit more colour, here’s your guide to the essential bag styles to invest in and the total is in single figures!

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Summer time and the livins easy

When the sun is out and the days require a light and breezy wardrobe to handle the heat, here are 10 bags to compliment your summer outfits. And the good news, none of them will have you gulping and reaching for the credit card (or wishing for a rich daddy as the song goes by Louis Armstrong).

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It’s a London thing!

When it comes to bag design centres in Europe, Milan or Paris are hard to beat. For those of you who are fans of London vibes, you’ll find you are also spoilt for choice this Spring. With the top handle, slim shoulder and clutch bag styles dominating the trends for this spring and summer, the UK has a lot of home grown fashion talent. Here’s a rundown of 10 London bag brands worth checking out.

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Hot summer fashion bags for cool looks

Summer fashion bags

Have you got a handle on the summer fashion? Here in the northern hemisphere, we are welcoming warmer days which means time to go on holiday. But before you do, let’s get a low down on the bags that are looking great for vacation days. The bags in this edit are already on location and there are plenty of styles to inspire.

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That’s a wrap! 2021’s bag styles reviewed

Top 12 bags of 2021

The regular Bagwhispers readers amongst you will know that each month, I share my favourite five bags from instagram, in ‘something for the weekend’. They are favourites for various reasons: channelling a key shape or colour of the season or just being fabulous at standing out. I’ve reviewed each month’s round-up and picked one stand out bag from each month’s instagram edit. If you’re sitting comfortably, let’s celebrate the bags of 2021 that made an impact. Here are top 12 bags of 2021.

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Back to school – fresh fashion bags

Top 10 fashion bags for student life

Are you getting ready to go to college or university next month? If so, the shopping list is probably quite long whether you are staying on campus or in shared accommodation, and the fashion bag or bags you want in your wardrobe for the academic year are far from the top of the priority list. To help you find the bag in quick time, here’s your inspiration of top 10 bags for student days.

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AW’21 bag trends – the shortlist

Five fashion bag trends for AW'21

It was another digital fashion launch, the AW’21 runways were virtual. And with the lockdowns the impact on creativity could have left us with many reinterpretations of Bridgerton’s Regency romantic outfits, which seemed to be the only fashion being talked about at the start of 2021! However, the designers in New York, Milan, London and Paris treated us to textures galore, from chunky knits a la Chloé, to figure hugging sheer dresses and body suits, thank you Tom Ford! But what about the bags?

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