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2 weeks ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lily Russo-Bah |Jessica Bumpus

Since its introduction into the Bottega Veneta accessories stable for the Spring/Summer 2023 season - under the tenure of then creative director Matthieu Blazy (now at Chanel) - the Andiamo bag has become quite the hit. It was originally shown at Blazy’s second show for the Italian fashion house, but admittedly it feels like it’s always been a part of the brand’s style repertoire.

1 month ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lily Russo-Bah |Jessica Bumpus

Under Hedi Slimane, Celine has given us all sorts of great bags - in fact that’s sort of how he made his entrance at the French fashion house, when Lady Gaga toted around a very ladylike bag from his first debut collection before it was even available back in 2018. But it’s been all change at the Paris fashion house since it was announced in October 2024 that Slimane would depart and, as his replacement, Michael Rider would take over. Rider’s debut will take place in Paris on July 6.

1 month ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lily Russo-Bah |Jessica Bumpus

Recognised for its dinky-boxy shape, round top handles, cannage motif stitching and lucky charms, the Lady Dior bag is also well-known for its regal history. Originally called the Chouchou, it was renamed for the late Diana, Princess of Wales, who was a loyal fan and wore it often. To the Met Gala in 1996, she wore a mini version in what is now a much referenced fashion image when it comes to her style.

2 months ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lily Russo-Bah |Jessica Bumpus

Everyone knows about the Fendi Baguette. An iconic bag design first introduced in 1997 by Silvia Venturini Fendi, meant to be held nonchalantly under the arm like a chic French baguette, it was an instant hit. Status that was cemented in 1998 by one Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City when she pointed out - of her purple sequin - accessory: “It’s not a bag, it’s a Baguette” (she had other versions of it, too).

2 months ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Penny Goldstone |Sunil Makan |Andrea Thompson |Lily Russo-Bah

There is nothing like starting the new year in style with some brand new trends, but knowing which pieces to buy and how to incorporate them into your existing wardrobe in a way that means you will wear them, this season and beyond, is where we can help. Overall, we saw a return to joyful, mood-boosting and feminine dressing, with a hint (or more, in some cases) of maximalism.