If you’re going to invest in a handbag this year, why not make it cute, quirky and just a little bit kitsch? The novelty bag is the accessory of the season, from Kate Spade’s craved Monkey Bag, to D&G’s coveted mini piano, here’s our pick of the best.
For radical rainbow revival, Balenciaga’s striped shopper is big enough to fit your everyday life into, or for a similar pop of bold colour, Anya Hindmarch does a pixelated technicolour tote that’ll pair with just about anything.
Anya Hindmarch available at Nordstrom.com
For sheer animal magnetism, the fashion forward are currently scrambling to get their hands on Kate Spade’s adorable monkeys. They can be found on everything from a furry coin purse to our favourite of the lot – a hand-woven wicker basket.
If you prefer to go ape for bears, Loewe’s mini panda bag is just big enough for your phone and wallet – and cute enough to invoke some serious handbag envy. Or for naughty and nice monster madness, get your mitts on Marco Vicenzo’s pink calfskin claw bag.
Marco Vicenzo available at Farfetch.com
A thoroughly floral affair, Christopher Kane’s new season flower bag makes a powerful statement in an on-trend shade of pink.
Christopher Kane available at Farfetch.com
Finally, for ultimate novelty and maximum style points look no further than Dolce & Gabbana’s latest collection of totes. As well as a host of fruity and colourful clutches and handbags, the brand has recently unveiled a charming mini ghetto blaster and a piano-shaped shoulder bag that’ll almost certainly be sold out before you can bust out a rendition of Chopsticks.
Written by Thea Carley
