Everyone's Wearing... Long-Handled Bags

Jessica Hart nailing the off-duty model look while in New York with tailoring, denim and a classic Celine bag

It’s officially time to trade in summer’s totes and straw beach bags for something more structured and sophisticated: long-handled and cross-body bags are the new secret weapon amongst the A-list. The hands-free accessories hold the key to Diane Kruger and Alexa Chung’s nonchalant looks. So if you’re looking for a way to adhere to the ‘less is more’ rule, then invest in these. While Celine, Hermes and Chanel are among the bags on show here, cheaper versions can be found at Raoul and Zara.

Alexa Chung channelling a boy-meets-girl vibe with a tailored blazer, shirt and mini Chanel handbag

It’s officially time to trade in summer’s totes and straw beach bags for something more structured and sophisticated: long-handled and cross-body bags are the new secret weapon amongst the A-list. The hands-free accessories hold the key to Diane Kruger and Alexa Chung’s nonchalant looks. So if you’re looking for a way to adhere to the ‘less is more’ rule, then invest in these. While Celine, Hermes and Chanel are among the bags on show here, cheaper versions can be found at Raoul and Zara.

Diane Kruger dressing up her downtime look with a Hermes cross-body bag

It’s officially time to trade in summer’s totes and straw beach bags for something more structured and sophisticated: long-handled and cross-body bags are the new secret weapon amongst the A-list. The hands-free accessories hold the key to Diane Kruger and Alexa Chung’s nonchalant looks. So if you’re looking for a way to adhere to the ‘less is more’ rule, then invest in these. While Celine, Hermes and Chanel are among the bags on show here, cheaper versions can be found at Raoul and Zara.

Alessandra Ambrosio giving a masterclass in chic city style with a Celine bag

It’s officially time to trade in summer’s totes and straw beach bags for something more structured and sophisticated: long-handled and cross-body bags are the new secret weapon amongst the A-list. The hands-free accessories hold the key to Diane Kruger and Alexa Chung’s nonchalant looks. So if you’re looking for a way to adhere to the ‘less is more’ rule, then invest in these. While Celine, Hermes and Chanel are among the bags on show here, cheaper versions can be found at Raoul and Zara.

Elisa Sednaoui wearing the classic long-handled Chanel 2.55 bag

It’s officially time to trade in summer’s totes and straw beach bags for something more structured and sophisticated: long-handled and cross-body bags are the new secret weapon amongst the A-list. The hands-free accessories hold the key to Diane Kruger and Alexa Chung’s nonchalant looks. So if you’re looking for a way to adhere to the ‘less is more’ rule, then invest in these. While Celine, Hermes and Chanel are among the bags on show here, cheaper versions can be found at Raoul and Zara.

Zoe Saldana complementing her taupe skirt and wedges with a Derek Lampython cross-body bag

It’s officially time to trade in summer’s totes and straw beach bags for something more structured and sophisticated: long-handled and cross-body bags are the new secret weapon amongst the A-list. The hands-free accessories hold the key to Diane Kruger and Alexa Chung’s nonchalant looks. So if you’re looking for a way to adhere to the ‘less is more’ rule, then invest in these. While Celine, Hermes and Chanel are among the bags on show here, cheaper versions can be found at Raoul and Zara.