Posted by the Fashion Junior at Large
I feel as if, in order to truly appreciate the joy of the cross-body bag, one needs to have previously been devoted to its design antithesis - the clutch. There is definitely a time and a place for the latter, like elegant social occasions where you'll be sitting down for the duration of the evening, and only require a phone, credit card and lipstick. The clutch is not suitable for Fashion Week, which is a lesson I learned the hard way.
I erroneously took a Marc by Marc Jacobs oversized clutch to the London Fashion Week exhibition in 2008. It was heavy, it made shaking hands a chore, and carrying lookbooks laborious. Ever since then I've been a cross-body bag convert and devotee, and joy of joys it's back for the season and just in time for London Fashion Week this month.
Chloe - This looks like a vintage find from Beyond Retro
Dior - Alligator and snake skin styles are major this season. Love this one so so much.
Gucci - Tassles and double strap
Marc Jacobs
Louis Vuitton front view
Louis Vuitton - Possibly the most worshiped and controversial bag of the season as seen on Victoria Beckham (who claimed her bag had a specially made faux fox tail instead of a real one) and fellow blogger Bryan Boy
Click to shop these beauties:
Porenza Schouler, £1560
Oasis, £45
Marc Jacobs, £725
Clarks, £69.99
ASOS, £65
Photo Credits
Catwalking / Chris Moore
Net-a-porter.com
asos.com
clarks.co.uk
oasis-store.com