Before you buy (yet another) handbag, have you got the eight essentials covered? BAZAAR has the power list.
#1. A classic quilted Chanel bag, in black leather


#2. A micro bag with macro personality


#3. A zip top purse


#4. A no-nonsense black carry-all


#5. A tricked-up woven basket


#6. A neutral cross-body bag


#7. A go-with-everything tan satchel


#8. Something (anything!) in a classic monogram


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