5 bags (plus a wallet) that will elevate your spring style
From off-the-runway statement bags to practical everyday heroes, these pieces are the ultimate style sidekicks
Forget spring cleaning, the changing season is reason enough for a wardrobe refresh. While clearing out the bits and bobs that no longer suit is the sensible place to start, it often leaves a gap – one that only the right pieces can fill.
When it comes to accessorising for the season ahead, think practical yet refined. It’s all about intention: bags that work as hard as you do, balancing form and function while elevating every look. From luxe splurges to hard-wearing everyday styles that are far more practical than they look, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Osprey The Carter Leather Backpack
Forget the utilitarian associations with backpacks – not all of them were made with the great outdoors in mind. That’s exactly where Osprey’s The Carter comes in: defined by clean lines and crafted from hardwearing saddle leather, it also features a padded laptop sleeve for everyday practicality. If you do take it on your next outdoor adventure, you’re sure to be the best dressed.
Fendi Lui 45 Duffle
Another bag that has us reconsidering a classic. Fendi reworks the classic gym-bag silhouette, in grained leather. Durable yet sleek, it’s finished with an FF appliqué for a refined edge. It also comes with a water-repellent nylon dust bag to keep it protected on travel days – or gloomier ones.
Bottega Veneta Maxi Veneta
It’s official: oversized bags have taken over menswear. Take inspiration from Jacob Elordi’s off-duty style and invest in a statement piece like the Bottega Veneta Veneta bag. This supersized take on a classic top-handle design comes in buttery-soft leather, finished with the brand’s signature intrecciato weave. Size might not matter – but when it comes to bags, going big makes a strong case.
Dior Jett Messanger Bag
For the Jonathan Anderson obsessives: the Dior Jett messenger bag from his debut menswear collection is future archive material. Anderson has always had a knack for turning everyday practicality into a refined statement piece, proving that even the most functional bag can steal the spotlight. Equipped with palladium CD buckles and lined with leather, it’s the perfect blend of form and function.
Smythson Small Soft Travel Bag in Ludlow
Whether it’s weekend getaways or office days, Smythson knows all about versatility. Carry it by hand or sling it over your shoulder with the removable strap (perfect as a solo companion or a suitcase sidekick). And for business trips? An internal pocket has plenty of room to stow your laptop without missing a beat.
Cecrid Cardprotector+ Fluted for MagSafe
Okay, so it’s not a bag but no matter what you’re lugging around, a wallet is always essential. Whatever you’re carrying, lighten the load with the updated Cardprotector+ from Crecrid. With MagSafe compatibility, it snaps right onto any iPhone for effortless convenience. It leaves more room for the not so essential things you need throughout the day.