The Cult Bags You Should Be Buying Now
With a budget of $1,000, your options are endless. By Debby Kwong
Mansur Gavriel’s bucket bags have been a hit since 2013, and even seen on celebrities such as Karlie Kloss, Reese Witherspoon and Emma Stone. Made in Italy, all these bucket bags are unlined so they don’t weigh you down.
$828.56, Mansur Gavriel
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An exclusive to Net-A-Porter, this fun and functional collapsible suitcase allows you plenty of space when you need more baggage allowance at the end of your holiday.
$641, Paravel at Net-A-Porter
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Made in Barcelona by local artisans using local materials, this cut-out leather bag is based on the plastic shopping baskets used in the Mediterranean.
About $854, Hereu
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Join the cult-obsessed with the Ark bag. Available in four sizes, you can get the extra small for a cute clutch, or go with the large as a carryall.
About $171, Cult Gaia
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Have fun with shapes with the Azar — named after the ninth month of the Iranian calendar. The circular bag is handcrafted in Spain from suede and features bold geometric hardware at the wrist strap.
About $465, Tara Zadeh at Net-A-Porter
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Velvet will forever and always be favourite material of designers, and the drawstring bag is a huge trend for FW18. Available in a range of colours, from silver, to hunter green and black.About $646, Hunting Season at Moda Operandi
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A bucket bag that’s dressed up with a chic circular handle, this is a statement piece that will complement any minimalist ensemble.
$598, Simon Miller at MyTheresa
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Launched in February 2014, Manu Atelier was co-founded by Beste and Merve Manastır, the daughters of one of the oldest handcraftsmen and leather goods manufacturers in Istanbul. Designed for daily use, the Fernweh’s two adjustable straps let you carry it over the shoulder or as a backpack.
About $696, Manu Atelier
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Colourblocking never gets old, and the gold screws on the Pablo are the perfect finishing touch. Made in London, this roomy structured bag is great for work and the weekend.
About $802, Yuzefi at Net-A-Porter
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Each handcrafted woven raffia bag takes eight to ten hours to make. Made in Brazil, this delightful Mikonos bag is a must-have for a beach getaway.
About $159, Nannacay
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Clean, roomy and elegant, the Amphora leather tote ticks all the boxes for what every woman wants for her everyday bag.
About $1,011, Carolina Santo Domingo at Net-A-Porter
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