7 Handbags Carried by the World’s Most Powerful Women

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Meet the quilted shoulder bag, Chanel's most iconic handbag of all time. Revamped each season with a new twist, it's the fashion world's all-time favourite luxury bag.

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Taking on many forms, the quilted Chanel shoulder bag is the all-time classic that cleverly captures the moment. Wear yours with denim, leather, silk or jersey—it's the signature item that has the power to rev up any outfit. 

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Model Ming Xi personifies sports luxe here. Alas, the neutral Drew bag is a best seller because it's so versatile and can be worn with any tone or colour.

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Make like Olivia Palermo and shorten the chain on your Chloé Drew shoulder strap by knotting it—and presto! It's a top-handle bag. Clever.

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Silk and suede are always a good idea—thanks for the reminder, Look de Pernille. No wonder the Saint Laurent shoulder bag has captured the eye of many a style icon: Practical? Check. Versatile? Certainly. And look at that tassel go!

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Wear your Saint Laurent shoulder bag across your body and deftly placed by the front of your hip.

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Anna Dello Russo makes a chic case for up-styling the Hudson bag (it comes with a knotted handle); add some faux fur and take a turn for those street style cameras!

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The roomy leather Puzzle bag by Loewe has proved to be a favourite amongst fashion editors, bloggers and street style stars at S/S 16 fashion week thanks to its understated-cool look and practical shape.

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It's the go-to designer bag for outfit minimalists and lovers of bold prints, respectively.

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Let your Fendi Baguette take the lead on your outfit's direction and colour palette. This bag is beloved of the world's best dressed women because the classic design can take on many different colourways and style directions. The secret is in finding the one that's 100% you.

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Wear your classic Birkin with off-duty denim for a zero-effort contrast, as successfully demonstrated by blogger Song of Style.

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Add a pinch of personality to your Birkin and give it a seasonal refresh with of-the-moment luxe key rings.