Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot to Handle Bag

Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot to Handle Tote Bag in Taupe

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot to Handle Tote Bag is a classic Marc by Marc Jacobs bag which is reintroduced each season in different colours. This season’s version is taupe and made from grained leather. It features chunky golden hardware and has two top grab handles and a separate removable and adjustable  cross body strap.

The bag has a top zip fastening and there is an embellished rectangular brand plaque on the front of the bag. Inside, it is lined in a signature print satin fabric and there are two slip pockets and a single leather trimmed zip fastening pocket.

There are feet on the base of the bag to protect it from scratches.

Measurements: 30cm / 11.7″ x 20cm / 7.8″ x 12cm / 4.7″; all measurements are approximate.

Material: leather

Compact and sleek, this ladylike style has proved itself to be a classic which will stand the test of time. The taupe colouring of this season’s version will team with both pastels and neon brights, and this bag is a perfect daily use handbag for both your on and off duty wardrobe.

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DKNY Beekman Work Shopper Bag

DKNY Beekman Work Shopper Bag in Ivory or Black

The DKNY Beekman Work Shopper Bag from the DKNY SS2012 collection is a textured leather handbag which has two rolled leather handles. The bag is a boxy shape, and is embellished with signature clasp detail to the front and a DKNY metal logo key ring fob.

Both colours of the bag have pale gold tone metal hardware. Inside, the bag is fully lined in DKNY signature fabric. There are three compartments – two are open and the central one is zip fastening.

Measurements: 27cm / 10.5″ x 32cm / 12.5″ x 15cm / 5.9″ (all measurements are approximate)

Material: leather

Great for use on or off duty, this structured, lady like bag is perfect for daily use. Made from butter soft leather and with shiny gold hardware, it imbues a feeling of luxury to any outfit, and this is one bag you will enjoy using again and again.

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Marc Jacobs Yellow Quilted Shoulder Bag

Marc Jacobs Yellow Large Quilted Shoulder Bag – “Single”

Also available in black or beige

This Marc Jacobs Single shoulder bag is a spacious, leather, quilted bag with a flap over front. The bag has a chunkygold tone chain strap, with a leather shoulder rest, and has a popper fastening on the front. The little pushlock on the front of the flap over is purely decorative, and it bears the Marc Jacobs branding. All the metal work on the bag is gold in colour.

Inside, the bag is fully lined and there are two compartments, one which is zip fastening, and there is an additional zip fastening pocket.

This bag has a magnetic press stud fastening.
Inside, the bag is well organised for a night out, with a full width zip pocket and two further compartments, one of which has eight credit card holders – so you don’t need to carry a separate purse as this bag does everything!

This bag comes with a Marc Jacobs dustbag.

Measurements: 19cm / 7.4″ x 25cm / 9.8″ x 8.5cm / 3.4″; handle drop 34cm / 13.4″; all measurements are approximate

Material:  leather

This is a really spacious bag which is both ladylike and luxurious. I love the zip fastening compartment and the luxurious quilting, plus the bright yellow colour is perfect for the SS2012 neon trend which has swept across the catwalks. This bag is also available in black or beige.

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Sam Edelman Andy Bag

Sam Edelman Andy Bag in Orange/Pink, Black Snake, Cobalt/Teal or Snow Leopard

The Sam Edelman Andy Bag is a small cross body bag made from leather. The two coloured versions are suede and the two black versions are made from snakeskin effect leather.

The bag is a flap over style with a front magnetic fastening. All the hardware on the bag is gold in colour, including the chunky golden rope style chain shoulder / cross body strap. There is a partial gold frame to the flap over, with metal detailing and branding on the front.

Inside the bag, there is a leather trimmed zip pocket, some pouch pockets and a goldtone metal Sam Edelman signature logo. The bag is fully lined.

Material: leather

The Andy cross body bag from Sam Edelman is a small yet perfectly formed cross body bag. It’s ideal for a night out, teamed with a cocktail frock or party dress, and despite its size the bag is well organised with pockets and will contain everything you need for a night out. The golden chain strap and metal branding certainly give the bag a feeling of luxury and this is one item you will enjoy carrying time and time again.

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Leonard Heyden Gladstone Bag

Leonard Heyden Gladstone Bags in Black or Brown and Medium or Small

The Leonard Heyden Gladstone Bag is a traditional men’s bag is made from leather and lined in leather. Available  in sizes medium or small, and black or brown, the bag has a single main compartment with a zip pocket, a slip pocket and a brand label.

This structured style is finished off with silver coloured metal hardware, and the bag has a top push lock fastening.

Material: leather

This is an ideal bag for a busy businees executive who values quality, style and organisation. It is the ideal design for all your business needs.

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Valextra Namaste Hobo

Valextra Namaste Hobo in Burgundy or Black

This Valextra Namaste Hobo in burgundy is exclusive to Selfridges. Made from burgundy leather, the bag has a single, hobo style hard and bendy carry handle and a top zip fastening.

The bag is a lovely, easy to carry scoop shape and features pale gold coloured hardware throughout.

Inside, the bag is lined in a contrast cream fabric, and there is a leather trimmed zip pocket together with a slip pocket. The brand name and serial number are embossed in metallic gold on the leather trim around the pocket.

Measurements: 38cm / 14.8″ x 50cm / 19.5″ x 10.5cm / 4.1 (all measurements are approximate)

Exclusive to Selfridges and very limited in quantity, this is a sleek and beautifully shaped hobo bag with subtle gold hardware that goes well with any smart on or off duty look, and it’s perfect for city slickers.

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Mulberry Del Ray Bag

Mulberry Del Ray Bag in Deer Brown or Black

This new bag from Mulberry, the Mulberry Del Ray, is named after and inspired by the singer Lana Del Rey, from her references to glamour from a bygone age.

This is what the Del Ray bag epitomises – it’s a timeless and luxurious style, a modern day classic.

The bag is a bowling bag shape, softly structured and made from spongy grained leather. The bag has a top zip fastening with and a flap over pocket at the front, which features the iconic Mulberry postman’s turnlock fastening.

All the metal hardware on the bag is softgold in colour, including the padlock for locking the zip – the key to which is contained in the leather fob.

The bag has two structured rolled leather carry handles. When you undo the zip you will find a spacious compartment, lined in Mulberry tree fabric, with a zip fastening pocket and a pouch pocket.

Measurements: 24cm / 9.4″ x 34cm / 13.3″ x 16.5cm /6.5″; handle drop 10cm / 4″  (all measurements are approximate)

Practical, iconic and elegant, the Del Ray is a new modern classic from Mulberry. This bag can be carried in your hand or worn on the crook of your elbow.

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Mulberry Hetty Small Silky Hobo

Mulberry Hetty Small Silky Hobo in Ink Blue

Say hello to the Mulberry Hetty Small Silky Hobo, one of the new bags from the Mulberry stable. This bag is made from mock snakeskin embossed leather and is a great shape, featuring two tubular metal top handles and a detachable leather shoulder strap. The hardware on the bag is soft gold in colour, and there is a Mulberrybranded padlock on the front of the bag

Inside, the Hetty is fully lined in Mulberry signature fabric and there is a zip pocket, a pouch pocket, a leather brand label and a metal Mulberry fob.

Measurements: 26.5cm x 33.5cm x 14cm (all measurements are approximate)

This new bag from Mulberry, in the darkest ink blue imagineable, has clean lines and is imbued with elegance. A little more contemporary than the Bayswater, this bag is more of a classic tote shape and the slouchy nature of this bag only adds to its appeal.

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Nina Ricci Ondine Bowling Bag

Nina Ricci Ondine Bowling Bag in Tan or Black

The Nina Ricci Ondine Bowling Bag is available in butter soft tan or black leather with a gently sculpted silhouette. The bag has two shoulder straps and a concealed top zip fastening. There are side clips which can be unclipped to increase the space inside the bag.

Inside, the bag is fully lined and there are two slip pockets.

This bag is delivered with a Nina Ricci dust bag.

Material:  leather

Measurements: 28cm / 11″ x 40cm / 15.8″ x 28cm /11″; handle drop 26cm / 10.2″ (all measurements are approximate).

Luxurious and sumptuous, the prized Ondine Bowling Bag by Nina Ricci is perfect for daily use for the girl who has a defined sense of style. This understated yet sumptuous bag is ideal for use on or off duty and will look after your everything you need for the day with style and finesse.

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Diane Von Furstenberg Harper Laurel Handbag

Diane Von Furstenberg Harper Laurel Handbag in Orange Combo or Midnight Combo

The Diane Von Furstenberg Harper Laurel Handbag is leather handbag available in two colour combinations – black / cream / orange and navy / cream / black. The bag features two rolled leather structured top handles and it is a flap over style with a twist lock fastening at the front, set in a silver tone front plaque. All the metal hardware on the bag is silver in colour.

Other features of the bag include a detachable tassel handbag charm, and on the reverse of the bag there is a DVF logo and a magnetic fastening slip pocket.

Inside, the bag has three compartments. The central compartment is zip fastening, and there is a further zip pocket in the back compartment and two slip pockets in the front compartment. The bag is fully lined.

Material:  leather

Measurements: 35.5cm / 14″ x 36cm / 14.2″ x 17cm /6.7″ (all measurements are approximate).

A firm favourite direct from the catwalk, the Diane Von Furstenberg Harper Laurel Handbag is a classic and ladylike style. It’s perfect for teaming with pastels and plains, and its colour block design taps into this season’s trend perfectly.

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