Autumn and winter are swiftly nearing and our favourite local labels are meeting the change of season with their new collections.
On the accessories front, all the best brands are on the same page, whether it’s our beloved local designers or big international names from further afield.
The winning formula? Luxe deep tones of toffee, mocha and espresso in glossy finishes or soft textural suede. The size is something that has more variation, ticking off our everyday and event needs.
Here are our favourite bags that meet that formula in their own fashion, bringing desirable locally-designed pieces to the fashion conversation right now.
Deadly Ponies Mr Siamese bag
The colour and finish of this mini bag from Deadly Ponies is called Java Eel, which left us scratching our heads about the potential use of eel-skin. Turns out, the luxe finish is created with ‘eel-embossed’ calf leather to give a high-end, textural look to the glossy surface. Clever! Our non-committal nature lives for options, so this bag that can be carried as a clutch by removing the strap, ticks our boxes for versatility.
Saben Isla bag
The bowling bag has made a surprising return to fashion’s headlines this season, included in collections from labels such as Miu Miu and Balenciaga. Its closely related cousin, the doctor’s bag, is also a shape that’s popped up at Gucci, Toteme and Stella McCartney. We’re loving the fact this gem from Saben in the deliciously named Toffee colourway is a slick combination of both styles, the long handles easy to sling on as you go about your day.
Yu Mei Claudia tote
The elevated, quiet-luxury piece that will finish all of your outfits perfectly right now, looking especially chic with relaxed tailoring, dark denim and soft, fluffy knitwear. The colour is a perfect cacao mid-point for the brown-bag trend that’s everywhere right now. The minimal detail will mean this gorgeous Yu Mei piece will also endure much longer than one season.
Georgia Jay Magda bag
There’s just something equally nostalgic and expensive-looking about suede. We’d hope it looks expensive though, rendered in silky-soft Italian suede. This simple tote shape doesn’t try and do too much which we love about it, and the colour is absolute perfection.
Moochi Sway bag
An oversized and slouchy bag is undoubtedly a huge hit on the global style radar right now. Moochi’s take is right on the money in tactile suede in a deep espresso tone and we can’t deny the temptation to leave nothing behind in the morning makes us desire this bag deeply. It’s super easy to use too, as you can just throw things in and then grab them easily with just a magnetic closure keeping it shut. Obsessed!
