The best crossbody bags for hands-free styling
A true style staple for any well-dressed woman, invest in these classic crossbody bags you'll reach for daily
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If there’s one absolute essential every woman needs in her style arsenal, it’s a crossbody bag. Indeed, is there anything better than being set free to run around the city, unencumbered by handles and straps? Whether you’re throwing in everything but the kitchen sink or slinging it over your shoulder alongside a trusty tote to keep your precious valuables extra secure, a crossbody bag goes a long way when it comes to fashion and function. From the iconic Mulberry Alexa to The Row’s cult Slouchy Banana, read on for our pick of the best crossbody bags to invest in for timeless hands-free style.
ATP Atelier Assisi crossbody bag
You really can’t go wrong with pastels for summer. Sending the style set into a tizzy thanks to its trendy Noughties nostalgia aesthetic, and rendered in sweet powder blue leather, this shrunken style by ATP Atelier is offset by an edgy asymmetric flap design and gold hardware.
Burberry Highlands crossbody bag
Featuring the brand’s signature check, this Burberry crossbody bag is a chic statement option. Made from a jacquard-woven cotton blend, trimmed with leather and complete with a coated finish inspired by rainwear, it offers a modern take on Burberry’s classic style. Equipped with a detachable strap to switch easily between handheld and crossbody styles, it’s perfect for wearing with formal dresses and everyday casuals alike.
Bottega Veneta Bang Bang crossbody bag
Former Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy introduced an innovative style to the brand’s accessories game, bringing the house’s trademark intrecciato weave back into the collective consciousness of fashion fans far and wide. This striking take on the classic vanity case – a boxy, structured silhouette, finished with gold-toned hardware – is ideal for pairing with polished evening ensembles or elevating your daytime T-shirt, jeans and white trainers look.
Chloé Marcie bag
Exemplifying the brand’s signature blend of refined femininity with a contemporary bohemian edge, Chloé’s Marcie saddle bag has been a fan-favourite with trendsetters and silver screen starlets alike since it launched in 2009. The first of many It Bags from the B Corp-certified brand, this crossbody version of the timeless style is perfect for everyday errand running.
Coach Tabby bag
Revamping its archival 1970s design, Coach’s structured Tabby bag in pebbled leather makes for some seriously stylish summer arm candy. Available in a gorgeous moss green shade (as well as bright canary yellow), style as a short shoulder bag, carry by hand or wear crossbody thanks to its two deatchable straps.
Ralph Lauren The RL tote bag
You can never really go wrong with Ralph Lauren, and this sleek spin on the classic tote silhouette is proof. Featuring clean, elegant lines and beautifully balanced proportions, this punchy crossbody bag in smooth black calfskin leather, with slick gold-finish hardware and a classic RL monogram buckle, is the perfect size for throwing in your essentials and running out the door. Wear with anything from a stunning summer dress to a laidback sporty sweatsuit.
Gucci Horsebit 1955 bag
Another cult favourite, the Gucci 1955 crossbody bag is, as the name suggests, a contemporary take on the brand’s archival design. Relatively small in size but mighty in style, with GG monogrammed canvas, brown leather trim and the brand’s signature horsebit detail, this take on a beloved classic is ideal for keeping your essentials close at hand.
Mulberry Alexa bag
Named after It Girl Alexa Chung, the Mulberry Alexa’s timeless slouchy silhouette is inspired by the model and designer’s easy-going elegance. Crafted in pebbled muddy green leather with gold-tone accents, a braided top handle and the trademark Mulberry Postman’s Lock, it’s the perfect crossbody bag for wherever your day takes you.
The Row Slouchy Banana bag
Irreverently named for its curved, relaxed shape, The Row’s Slouchy Banana crossbody bag is a cult favourite among the style set. Crafted in Italy from supple calfskin leather, this pared-back style, complete with an adjustable buckled shoulder strap, is the chicest riff on a bum bag we’ve seen to date. Whether worn with jeans and your best cashmere, or slung over sharp suiting, it’s guaranteed to bag you major style points.
Aspinal of London Camera bag
Championing both style and function, Aspinal of London’s Camera bag is an everyday must-have. A boxy silhouette crafted from grosgrain leather, it’s compact but surprisingly capacious, and comes with a choice of two straps (switch between the striped and plain one). Available in an array of colours, including black, green, white, and (our favourite) orange.
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