As far as bag trends go, you’ll usually find me sticking to a classic black style. Offering timeless appeal, my elegant pouch has never let me down. This season, however, my eye has been wandering, and I’ve found myself fawning over an equally elevated handbag trend that I’ve been seeing everywhere lately.
Up and down the high street and across my favourite designer brands, the two-tone handbag trend is the new-season style the industry is backing right now. Typically designed with a neutral base such as canvas or raffia coupled with accents in either black, leather, or, depending on the main shade, cream, two-tone styles often feature a contrasting shade on the handles, pockets or base of the bag.
Available in myriad designs that include compact crossbodies, oversized totes and neat clutches, the emerging handbag trend celebrates refined, classic style and offers something fresh for the new season. And if you’re not sure how to style it, many fashion influcencers have already shared images of themselves carrying theirs.
I’m particularly into the straw styles that make summer dressing all the more fun, but I’ve also spotted versions crafted from supple leather and suede for a more formal alternative.
From DeMellier’s Capri tote to Mango’s sleek crossbody, read on to discover the two-tone bags I’m considering right now.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST TWO-TONE HANDBAGS:
M&S Collection
Faux Leather Cross Body Bag
I can’t believe this is from the high street.
DeMellier
The Capri in Natural Raffia & Black Smooth
This also comes in black and green.
Loewe
Small Paseo Bag in Shiny Nappa Calfskin and Canvas
This elegant pouch is a fashion person’s favourite.
DeMellier
The Vancouver Bag in Salt & Pepper Canvas and Tan Smooth
DeMellier really has the trend down.
COS
Market Mini Tote – Straw
This is destined to sell out by summer.
Polène
Cyme Edition Black Canvas
This is large enough to store a laptop and notepad for office days.
Charles & Keith
Cesia Canvas Metallic Accent Shoulder Bag in Chocolate
The brown leather and cream canvas combination is one of my favourites.
Chloe
Mony Medium Braided Textured Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote
This is large enough to carry all of your daily essentials.
& Other Stories
Leather-Trimmed Straw Shoulder Bag
Style with a linen dress for a fresh summer ensemble.
Arket
Leather-Detailed Straw Bag
Mango
Crossbody Bag With Flap
This compact bag looks so much more expensive than it is.
Hunting Season
The Trunk Leather-Trimmed Straw Shoulder Bag
Style this as a crossbody or wear it over the shoulder.
Métier
Incognito Small Two-Tone Leather Tote
