Let’s play a little game of Never Have I Ever, shall we? I’ll start: Never have I ever worn a tote bag. Not the juiciest of goss, I know, but hear me out. I’m a crossbody-bag girl through and through, and while I would like it to be purely down to the aesthetic of said bag style, it is in fact mainly due to pure laziness. If I can get away with not carrying shopping bags, carriers or any form of luggage, I will. But seeing as an everyday bag is almost essential, I have to give in to carrying something around with me, and this is why the hands-free crossbody works. Also, due to my urge to not carry things, I’m all for more compact styles that’ll hold my loose bank card, chewing gum, lipstick and my phone—if it will fit.
Style influencer Aïda is also on team crossbody.
Every investment bag I own, from the Celine Trio to the Loewe Gate, has a crossbody strap, but something I love in any bag is a multi-strap—the ones I can transform into a clutch, shoulder bag or top-handle, just in case I ever want to mix it up. And when it comes to cool crossbody styles, every bag brand has them, from the high street at COS, Arket and Reiss to smaller brands including Oroton, DeMellier and Polène and designer iterations from the likes of Bottega Veneta, The Row and Gucci. So as a little guide from a crossbody fan, these are the styles you can shop for all budgets.
Love this cool colour-block style.
So good if you like to travel light.
An easy way to wear one of spring/summer’s key colours.
This also comes in black croc print.
Here to brighten up every spring look.
So roomy.
The gold hardware on the white leather makes it look so premium.
All other colours have sold out online, so be quick to get this one.
All about that chic contrast stitching.
A classic that’ll never fail.
You can swap the chain strap for leather.
I have this and wear it with every single outfit.
Elleme is a firm favourite.
I love this sleek, soft mini bag.
A classic.
There are eight colours to choose from, but I love this zingy shade.
You can wear it so many ways.
Love this leather-and-canvas bucket bag.
So cute.
A spring hero.
Not the most practical, but who cares when it looks this cute?
The colour to know for 2022.
You’ll never get bored of this timeless style.
Adorable.
It’ll elevate any outfit.
Iconic.
A forever bag.
Effortless.
So chic.
