With the mid-range designer bag market booming, there are now plenty of brands vying for our attention when it comes to pieces that tick both the style and accessibility boxes – but few manage to offer everyday practicality to boot.
Of course, statement evening bags and precious intricate designs are welcome in any wardrobe, but far too often we find ourselves lugging a canvas tote alongside our shoulder bag to accommodate a pair of commuter trainers, a water bottle or laptop (in the case of all three, may we suggest a massage)?
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Coach's latest bag release is one that happily ticks all the boxes: it's sleek enough for office days, sized to fit every last essential, and comes in at under £500 – even for the larger size. The brand is banking on the Brooklyn tote this season, and we can see why.
In an age of more-is-more detailing and overt logomania, the Brooklyn is notable for its lack of look-at-me design details: it's simply a beautifully thought-out, classic shoulder bag designed for busy days – yet still manages to look polished, whatever you choose to wear it with.
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It's always a good sign when an A-lister is the earliest adopter of a new design, and Coach has really lucked out this week: Bella Hadid has been seen carrying her Brooklyn on several occasions. The model has teamed her XXL black leather iteration with a host of bohemian-leaning looks, from a white tie-front crop top and capri pants to embellished leather bootcut trousers. After all, when your accessories are sensibly subdued, you can afford to make a statement elsewhere.
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Roberta Schroeder is the Senior Ecommerce Editor at Harper's Bazaar, ELLE and Esquire, overseeing shopping strategy and content across fashion, beauty, and travel. Roberta has reported on everything from market-leading skincare brands to the world’s most iconic fashion pieces, while also regularly updating a range of shopping guides, including LED masks, heritage cashmere brands and niche new dress brands to know.
Roberta has more than 15 years' experience in the luxury sector, spanning editorial consultancy, trend forecasting and journalism. Over the years, she has worked for global brands including Farfetch, Chanel, and Vogue.
When not testing beauty products, trialling trends and curating content that spotlights the very best in fashion and beauty, Roberta can usually be found trawling resale sites and vintage stores for a long-coveted designer find. Follow Roberta on Instagram at @roberta__schroeder
