Classic vs Trendy Purses: Which Should You Buy?
Where do you imagine carrying your next bag? Whether you embrace seasonal trends with open arms or prioritize 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, it’s a way to step into a new you. What are you trying to embody this spring and summer? There are plenty of styles 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 prioritizing 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 you’re going to need a bag that can hold the essentials without slowing you down. We’d recommend one of our bestselling crossbody bags: the 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, combining classic, timeless design with comfortable all-day wear.
Relaxed Shapes
A key theme this season seems to be bags with 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 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 we use to ensure that it ages well, and in less structured styles like the Lambeth or Sutton Sling, this is plain to see.
The Clutch, Reborn
While always a staple in the run-up to occasion dressing, this year we’re seeing the clutch reimagined on runways. It has shown up bigger than before, making it 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 design in our collection that features detachable straps, and wear it as a polished 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 backup.
Elevated Designs
After a bag with more of a solid form? A new take on ‘ladylike’ bags has emerged: adorned with top handles and constructed so that they hold their shape, regardless of the 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 a 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, because fashion is something that should be personalized and had fun with. Embellish classic styles by incorporating Gold Chains, Keychains or scarves and get playful with your own creativity. This season is calling for more novelty and more color pops, and we must say that we are here for it. It’s the season for lightness and personality, and the more you switch up your style, the more versatility you’ll get out of your closet. Browse our collection today to find your dream spring summer accessory.
