Classic vs Trendy Bags: Which Should You Buy?

Where do you imagine wearing your next bag? Whether you embrace seasonal trends with open arms or prioritise practicality over all, finding a bag that works well for you will make your everyday outfits feel so much more special. We all want to love what we step out in and our accessories are a huge part of that. Weighing up your personal preferences, how busy your schedule is and how much you like to experiment is a great place to start when you’re in search of the right design for you. Your fashion sense is not only a window into your personality, but it’s a way to step into a new you. What are you trying to embody this Spring/Summer season? There are plenty of styles for you to choose from. Let’s jump in. 

Practical, But Make it Chic 

Practicality definitely seems to be winning against a lot of the trends this year. People are prioritising size and pockets, and we cannot blame them! It doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or quality. Zooming through that to-do-list means that you’re going to need a bag that can hold the essentials and without slowing you down. We’d recommend one of our bestselling crossbody bags; Original Bag or City Bag. Both can be worn over the shoulder or as a crossbody when you need it. For those who like to feel more put together on their errand runs, both the Original Bag and City Bag are perfect as they combine classic, timeless design with comfortable all day wear. 

Relaxed Shapes

A key theme this season seems to be bags that have softer silhouettes; those with curves and natural forms. Instead of buying something that will be out of fashion in a year's time, you can invest in a style that has the same character, but that you can trust will stand the test of time. Our Lambeth and Sutton Sling Bags both feature more relaxed forms, with their shapes shifting with the amount of items you carry in them. The beauty of full grain leather is that it relaxes over time, with the quality really shining through as it’s used. Our designers carefully select the leather that we use to ensure that it ages well, and in styles like the Lambeth or Sutton Sling Bags - that are less structured - this will be plain to see.

The Clutch, Reborn

While always a staple in the run up for occasional bags, this year we’re seeing it reimagined on runways. The clutch has shown up in SS26 fashion bigger than before, making them suitable for daytime wear and transforming casual looks into something much more stylish. If you’re a fan of the smart-casual look, you could easily opt for any designs in our collection that feature detachable straps, and wear it as a smart, leather clutch. Smaller styles like the City Slim Bag, City Mini Bag and Kensington Bag are perfect for this, or you could dive head first into the trend and opt for a larger style like the City Bag or Lambeth. P.S. you could always carry a spare strap with you as a back up!

Elevated Designs

After a bag with more of a solid form? A new take on ‘ladylike’ bags have emerged; adorned with top handles and constructed in a way that it holds its shape, regardless of its contents. The Wilmington and Edgware Bags fit neatly into this trend, offering more sophisticated shapes that are guaranteed to elevate any outfit you pair them with. Both feature two matching leather straps (a shoulder and crossbody), and are included in the BankBundle offer, giving you four straps with one bag. 

We highly encourage you to add your own twists to the trends that have caught your eye this season, as fashion is something that should be personalised and had fun with! Embellish classic styles by incorporating Gold Chains, Keyring's or scarves and get playful with your own creativity. Spring Summer 2026 is calling for more novelty, more colour pops, and we must say that we are here for it. It’s the season for lightness and personality, and the more you can switch up your style, the more versatility you will get out of your wardrobe. Browse our collection today to find your dream spring summer accessory.