Celebrities and Fashion People Will Forever Carry This Essential Handbag Style
I wouldn’t be a fashion editor if I wasn’t always ready to sing the praises of a large black handbag. Through thick and thin, a spacious black bag is the wardrobe addition that will work overtime to ensure your comfort and style remains intact. Whilst daily commuters will argue its necessity, I would go so far as to argue that no wardrobe is complete without one. For any over three-hour excursion outside of the home, a large black bag offers the space required to bring your essentials in tow, better yet, its sophisticated colour and streamlined cut ensures a polished edge that will elevate any outfit it pairs with. Even more, I'm newly inspired by some of my favourite style icons to shop a large, black bag to see me through. From Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to Katie Holmes and Hailey Bieber, all of my favourite celebrities have been spotted as of late with a black oversized accessory in their clutches.
Whilst a large, black bag remains an evergreen wardrobe staple, we've been spotting more and more celebrities swapping their colourful minis for the practical, roomy style this winter. Whether running between meetings, heading out for the night or enjoying a busy day, even the most fashionable celebs can't resist the practicality of a black, spacious bag.
For us mere mortals, our criteria is a little heavier on the side of practicality. For commuting to and from the office, your bag should be big enough to carry a laptop, charger, notepad, glasses (prescription and/or sun), a snack or two and your makeup must-haves—and that's in addition to the essentials. If you're anything like me, your work bag quickly reaches capacity, so I must argue that the bigger the bag, the better.
Me? I managed to find my perfect large, black handbag thanks to the plethora of secondhand designer styles that abound on the likes of eBay and Vestiaire Collective. But if you're looking for brand-spanking new, this kind of classic style is always available across a wide spectrum of price points.
Whether you're looking for a does-it-all work bag or simply need this hero item in your wardrobe to tote your essentials, shop my favourite large, black bags below.
SHOP MY EDIT OF THE BEST LARGE, BLACK BAGS:
DeMellier bags have been creeping up my wish list lately, and I'm not alone.
The deep black shade allows you to play into texture without overwhelming your look.
In my opinion, a large black bag only gets better with age, so why not shop pre-loved?
This Saint Laurent bag is the tote of dreams.
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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer. Having worked in the fashion industry since her time at university—where she obtained a BA in Journalism from University of the Arts London, Natalie's experience spans journalistic and styling roles. In the early stages of her career Natalie predominately worked on editorial shoots for fashion publications such as British Vogue, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK, before moving into journalism roles.
On completion of her degree she interned in the editorial team at British Vogue and later went on to freelance for the publication. Here, she developed her interest in reporting on the latest fashion news and trends. Inspired by the dynamic nature of the industry, Natalie went on to write for other lifestyle and fashion brands and publications before taking on the role as News Writer for Who What Wear.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Focusing on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion, Natalie reports on a daily basis, ensuring that she remains ahead of the trends. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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