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Affordable Bags: SS’25 Fashion Inspiration

Step into spring bag fashion

There’s nothing like a change in season that makes you want to ‘zhuzh’ up your outfit, be it for work or play. Whether you’re looking for a cost effective way to bring fresh life into a favourite going-out outfit with a new a bag or you’re looking to ditch that well loved, but well worn black tote bag. Step into spring and let’s get you a heap of new bag inspiration and there are some trends shining through too.

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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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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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Something for the weekend – brown liquor

Brown bags for AW23 outfits

Today’s Something for the Weekend shines a spotlight on one of the autumn/fall fashion staples, the brown bag. And this collection of brown bags isn’t just another edit of brown bags; it brings you eye catching bags from across the variety of bag brands. Here’s your AW23 fashion bag inspiration; handbags all in all shades of brown liquor shades, from and Irish whiskey to an American bourbon!

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Ready to fall into Autumn?

Autumn, Fall, Winter look

To get thinking about how well your wardrobe can effortlessly navigate into Autumn/Fall, here’s a checklist of items to have whether you are dusting them off from the back of the wardrobe or making speedy online purchases. From outfits to coats and the bag accessories to carry, here’s your something for the weekend – inspiration to get ready for Autumn and the winter beyond.

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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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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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Something for the weekend – the alternative top handles

A key bag trend for spring and summer is the short-strap bag. The SS’23 runways featured models carrying small to medium handbags – there wasn’t a crossbody in sight. For those of you who think handbags are too formal, and will never be persuaded to take off your long strap cross-body bag, may I try and seduce you? Here are five favourite ‘alternative’ top-handle bags that rock a modern vibe.

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What will you be carrying? The bag trends for SS’23

Ah, what a relief, SS’23 bag trends are a delight as they are wonderfully straightforward. Black is back, which makes a change for spring and summer and denim bags make a return after a long absence, which will make sense once you’ve read up on the fashion trends of the season. But it’s not all black and blue.

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What to look out for when building your wardrobe for spring and summer

7 key trends for SS'23

Now the end-of-year holiday season is drawing to a close it’s an ideal time to start looking forward to the next season, Spring and Summer 2023. There were lots of styles to inspire on the SS’23 runways back in September. Here’s a look back on 7 key looks from the designers to have front of mind when planning your wardrobe.

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Autumn/Winter 2022 bag trends

AW 2022 bag trends

It was back in March when the fashion world introduced us to the autumn/fall/winter fashion trends and bags. And back then, when it was the start of spring in the northern hemisphere and the temperatures started heating up, it was difficult to take notice of the new faux fur trims and tactile shearling bags. But now it feels time to give you the edit of the styles, which, if I’m honest, are difficult to summarise.

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Do you wear the bag or does the bag wear you?

A question you may have never asked yourself or been asked. However, at a recent event, the above question was posed and an answer was considered. And the one time we felt, when the bag wears the outfit, is when you go iconic and wear a bag with heritage, even when it has been given a modern reinterpretation. So, if you are looking for such a bag to dominate your outfit, head to one of these heavy-weight designer brands.

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Men’s fashion and bag trends for SS’22

SS'22 mens fashion and bag trends

Despite the Winter Olympics dominating the airtime, Spring is starting to feel a little bit closer here in the northern hemisphere. It’s a delight to start the working day with the sun in the sky. The dark starts and ends to a working day are fading. And with covid restrictions lifting, talk of taking holidays and commuting to work is much more common. It feels time then to give a rundown of what styles and bags for men will be adopted by the stylish gents around town. Here’s the guide to men’s fashion and bag trends for spring and summer 2022.

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