Our Picks Of The 12 Best Carryalls To Buy Right Now

The micro bag and bum bag may be on trend, but the carryall is a perennial favourite. After all, today’s modern woman can’t leave the house without all her makeup, iPad, phone, powerbank charger, keys, cards, sunglasses — and the list goes on. These carryalls will have room (and more) for all your everyday must-have items, whether for work, travel or the weekend — and they look good too. Check these out for the next time you need a roomier bag.

Splurge:

We can’t talk about big bags without including the Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandoulière 45, price available in store. Encapsulating the brand’s ethos for luxury travel, this black beauty is made with a combination of crocodile and calf leather while the silver hardware gives a polished finish. Run errands on your off days with this and a t-shirt dress and sneaker combo for a sporty chic look.

Straw bags are a perennial favourite. So if you really want to stand out from the sea of wicker baskets and bags, go big with this Jacquemus Le Grand Baci Fringed Faffia Maxi Bag, US$972 (S$1,330.30) Which spans 60cm across, will easily fit all your beach essentials and a few changes of outfits (we suggest linen dresses, sarongs and kaftans).

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A lived-in bag is a testament to its quality. But celeb-favourite MCM is proving this and more with a unique twist on its signature MCM Traveler Weekender in Flight Print Visetos, S$2,190, with faded luggage sticker details plastered all across this weekender bag. You might just be heading to the gym in your athleisure but who says you can’t act like you’re heading to your next vacay?

One of the many changes that Italian designer Riccardo Tisci did when he took over creative reins of British fashion house Burberry was to create a new monogram titled TB. This boxy leather Burberry Book tote, S$1,580 sports the updated monogram and features thick solid colour stripes that add a contemporary edge to the classic silhouette. This bag is exclusively available at the Burberry Marina Bay Sands store from May 22.

The iconic Longchamp Le Pliage LGP travel bag, S$455 now comes with the brand’s first monogram that was debuted by Kendall Jenner. Because the bag is made with canvas, it is a lightweight bag that can easily double as a bag to tote on your holidays — it’ll serve as a great piece to lug home your shopping spoils. Pair this with a sharp white pantsuit to accentuate the black and white design.

Introduced as part of Loewe’s third collaboration with Ibiza boutique Paula’s, the Loewe Paula’s Cushion Tote, S$1,650, features fun, whimsical prints inspired by home decor cushions. We suggest complementing the boho vibe of the bag with a flowy prairie dress and a pair of high-heeled mules.

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Steal:

If you’ve got spare scarves lying around, tie them around your bag straps to give your piece a boost of colour and to instantly elevate it. Else, you could buy one like this imitation leather H&M Shopper With Scarves, S$74.95. Wear this with a navy midi dress for a chic work look.

Slither into the animal print style with this spacious Topshop Zambia Snake Slouch Tote Bag, S$76.90, that will definitely fit all your daily essentials. You could even keep a pair of flats in it for days where you’ll need to walk a lot—cause ain’t nobody wants to suffer through high heels all day. Keep your outfit simple with a cream blouse and black trousers.

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Add a little bling and make a big statement with this Mango Metallic-effect Shopper Bag, S$79.90. It also features a matching cosmetic pouch inside so you don’t have to rummage through your bag to get your makeup. Pair this with a slinky satin slip dress to play up the metallic factor, and finish with strappy sandals.

This Zara Flat Natural Maxi Tote Bag, S$69.90, will come in handy on beach days. Its earthy tones will look on point next to a pair of gritty distressed denim shorts and a white blouse that’s tied at the waist. Complete the casual flair with sliders.

Charles & Keith took the ordinary tote bag and gave it an edgier, cool girl vibe with the addition of a stylish red whipstitch trim. Unlike a tote, you can wear this versatile Charles & Keith Black Whipstitch Trim Tote Bag, S$79.90, as a shoulder or crossbody bag. Pair it with a soft lace or ruffled dress with a statement chunky belt.

This neutral camel brown bag carries like a hand or shoulder bag but sports a unique silhouette that looks like a cross between a briefcase and a backpack. You can easily match the Pomelo Fashion Premium Leather Fold Over Handbag, S$119 with any of your work outfits and still look put together.