10 Definitive It-Bags of 2019

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If ever there were an expert qualified to list the most desirable bags to invest in right now, it's Anna Vitiello, co-founder of And Finally - an online go-to accessories destination, offering an encyclopaedic knowledge of the industry. Here, she introduces the 10 bags to invest in this year.

Just a few years ago, it might have seemed too obvious, or bad taste, even, to sport such a recognisable accessory - a mood that gave rise to a number of brilliant new brands that pride themselves on invisible branding understated design. But the tides have shifted and our thirst for ‘It-bags has returned. So what do the next 12 months hold for these cult-status, wait list-inducing handbags that seemingly sell out faster than we can reach the queue for them? The answer, in short, is a bright future: behold a new breed, prepare to fall over yourselves to get your hands on one.

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4 By Far

 

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The mid-range label’s shoes have been some of the most Instagrammed in recent memory. So, when By Far dropped a debut range of handbags, they were bound to fly off the shelves (or e-commerce equivalent) in no time at all. The sell-out Rachel bag – aptly named after the 90s Friends character – was followed by one of our favourite styles of the season, rendered in patents, mock crocs and leathers and stealing our hearts with their miniature proportions. Our favourite? The pistachio green that touches on the off-pastel hues that we’re loving for S/S 2019.

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