Breadcrumbs ![The Fashion Team’s Favourite Designer Bags ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/3UKRPRXlxMJecheLPiZmOPHb4Hs=/500x221/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-site-assets-280825-hero-designer-bags-we-are-earmarking-for-aw.jpg?itok=8C7QIG96) ![The Fashion Team’s Favourite Designer Bags ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/0QS1_MnG7lZeVQAnvq2CY0KKtk4=/400x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-site-assets-280825-thumb-designer-bags-we-are-earmarking-for-aw.jpg?itok=mL-qARlm) [UltraLuxe](/ultraluxe) / 28 August 2025 # The Fashion Team’s Favourite Designer Bags The right bag has the power to pull an entire outfit together – and when it comes to investment pieces, the SL fashion team knows their stuff. Here they share the ones they believe are worth the splurge… [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143) All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/_p6ivfdZGTepJ9zqqcQFLORHW8c=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-editorial-290825-team-designer-bags-new-lu.png?itok=CyroFzZp) ## Lu Hough ### Fashion & Creative Director When it comes to investment bags for AW25, these four deserve to be on your radar. Khaite’s [Simona shoulder bag](https://khaite.com/collections/handbags/products/simona-shoulder-bag-in-oxblood-crackle-patent-leather) taps into the season’s mood for elevated minimalism with its rich oxblood leather and elongated silhouette. Métier’s [Private Eye](https://metier.com/products/private-eye-buttery-suede-clay) is the ultimate work-to-weekend holdall – chic yet practical. Polomi is a new name to know and the [Safiri](https://www.polomi.co.uk/product/llg001540n1ts001-safiri-maxi-top-tr-pn-ss) in black taurillon leather is a lesson in quiet luxury – structured, timeless and built to last. Finally, Prada’s latest launch, the [Dada](https://prada.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l3Hiir/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prada.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fp%2Fprada-dada-small-nappa-leather-bag%2F1BG586_2DX8_F0304_V_OOO), is a softly sculpted mini that captures that effortless Italian elegance. Available in an array of colours, the cream is a standout – the perfect transitional shade. ![Simona Shoulder Bag from Khaite](https://media.sheerluxe.com/t7iQMVcCYSRfDQvd7lctiFnxee4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fkhaite-red-bag.jpg?itok=Aw2LU0Fa) [#### Simona Shoulder Bag](https://khaite.com/collections/handbags/products/simona-shoulder-bag-in-oxblood-crackle-patent-leather) ##### Khaite £1,730 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Safiri Carry-All Bag from Polomi](https://media.sheerluxe.com/Ou-AxN90uQoqFDRgBgJsGB2aEVg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-lh-polomi-safiri-bag.jpg?itok=j1H0sqxg) [#### Safiri Carry-All Bag](https://www.polomi.co.uk/product/llg001540n1ts001-safiri-maxi-top-tr-pn-ss) ##### Polomi £3,050 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Private Eye Bag from Métier](https://media.sheerluxe.com/9wKY7wKime09wjwyU4oOUdD9xWA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-lh-metier-priv-eyey.jpg?itok=tYELcsas) [#### Private Eye Bag](https://metier.com/products/private-eye-buttery-suede-clay) ##### Métier £3,850 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Small Dada Nappa Leather Bag from Prada](https://media.sheerluxe.com/XuyFqqZ5MnrG0x9haU2OkYDXHhc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fprada-nada-dad-baf.jpg?itok=GBqmU2Wk) [#### Small Dada Nappa Leather Bag](https://prada.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l3Hiir/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prada.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fp%2Fprada-dada-small-nappa-leather-bag%2F1BG586_2DX8_F0304_V_OOO) ##### Prada £2,150 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ## Nana Acheampong ### Fashion Broadcaster & Editor I’ve been wanting to add an east-west bag to my collection for ages, and starting with [Alaïa](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35663&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytheresa.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fwomen%2Falaia-le-teckel-leather-clutch-brown-p01058147) feels fitting given they kicked off the trend. Leopard print is a forever-neutral, so I’ll wear it with countless looks. I’m always drawn to colour and texture, so the new [Jacquemus](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fjacquemus%2Fbags%2Fclutch-bags%2Fle-salon-croc-effect-suede-clutch%2F46376663162889441) instantly appealed. Day to day, I like an oversized style – TOTEME’s brown mock croc is the perfect [work bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35663&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytheresa.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fwomen%2Ftoteme-croc-effect-leather-tote-bag-brown-p01024011). And I can’t get enough of this Gucci green – [the mini](https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/women/handbags/mini-bags-for-women/gg-marmont-mini-shoulder-bag-p-841290AAFAY3520) will go with so many of my outfits, day or night. ![Le Teckel Leopard-Print Calf Hair Clutch from Alaïa](https://media.sheerluxe.com/lNpHVBJKNLGMyXipqSPyn6j5fEQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-na-alaia-le-teckel-hair-clutch.jpg?itok=PfDZIPRE) [#### Le Teckel Leopard-Print Calf Hair Clutch](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35663&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytheresa.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fwomen%2Falaia-le-teckel-leather-clutch-brown-p01058147) ##### Alaïa £2,100 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Marmont Mini Shoulder Bag from Gucci](https://media.sheerluxe.com/ZB4yrtBxfypVh7MF6eeDbVqnm34=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-na-gucci-gg-monogram-neon-green-bag.jpg?itok=Nm_IP_YJ) [#### Marmont Mini Shoulder Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=37933&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gucci.com%2Fuk%2Fen_gb%2Fpr%2Fwomen%2Fhandbags%2Fmini-bags-for-women%2Fgg-marmont-mini-shoulder-bag-p-841290AAFAY3520) ##### Gucci £1,080 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Croc-Effect Leather Tote Bag from Toteme](https://media.sheerluxe.com/0-OOpLtC2X-APWAva3j7QcAVl84=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-na-totoeme-croc-efeect-leathe-bag.jpg?itok=Jqnl99n9) [#### Croc-Effect Leather Tote Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35663&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytheresa.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fwomen%2Ftoteme-croc-effect-leather-tote-bag-brown-p01024011) ##### Toteme £1,420 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Le Salon Croc-Effect Suede Clutch from Jacquemus](https://media.sheerluxe.com/IcaaLmlwkPlHJwtFmBptoKHQZ3I=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-na-jacquemus-le-salon.jpg?itok=9bvhQbii) [#### Le Salon Croc-Effect Suede Clutch](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fjacquemus%2Fbags%2Fclutch-bags%2Fle-salon-croc-effect-suede-clutch%2F46376663162889441) ##### Jacquemus £1,055 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/XMt6FCX67dKFBO-9VYIM1AOZoYE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-editorial-290825-team-designer-bags-new-nana.png?itok=cquWoi5T) Advertisement Scroll to continue ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/6XILrDiDQD6HmKVLXe-oLWXHCZ0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-editorial-290825-team-designer-bags-new-sapna-2.png?itok=FAzQoOXG) ## Sapna Rao ### Fashion & Beauty Editor & Broadcaster When investing in a designer bag, I try to either go for something classic or something quite mega or unique that everyone doesn't already have – these definitely hit that brief. I'm loving these on-trend autumn shades and cool shapes to add interest for the days when all I want to wear is a slouchy knit and jeans. ![Small Parachute Bag from Bottega Venetta](https://media.sheerluxe.com/8vw6TcepdlegG4L6wcv9HdCBwKU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-sr-bottega-v-green.jpg?itok=NPomuQTo) [#### Small Parachute Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42813&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bottegaveneta.com%2Fen-gb%2Fsmall-parachute-matcha-813826348.html&LSNSUBSITE=LSNSUBSITE) ##### Bottega Venetta £3,370 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![La Passeggiata Medium Suede Tote Bag from The Attico](https://media.sheerluxe.com/ZYM13YLFDjHJhn_siCF67LLIXvs=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fthe-attico-bag.jpg?itok=MHvBKgwD) [#### La Passeggiata Medium Suede Tote Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35663&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytheresa.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fwomen%2Fthe-attico-la-passeggiata-large-suede-tote-bag-brown-p00989868) ##### The Attico £1,410 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Le Bambola Moyen Embellished Crinkled-Leather Bag from JACQUEMUS](https://media.sheerluxe.com/SSsj8qT7_cucFteTP80DveXRyZM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-sr-jacquemus-red-bucket-bag.jpg?itok=0nss4eyI) [#### Le Bambola Moyen Embellished Crinkled-Leather Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fjacquemus%2Fbags%2Fshoulder-bags%2Fle-bambola-moyen-embellished-crinkled-leather-bag%2F46376663162889488) ##### JACQUEMUS £1,090 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Ivy Leather Bag from Miu Miu](https://media.sheerluxe.com/UUhKsL566HeeBt2UHfnYLVFzC70=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-sr-miu-miu.jpg?itok=h5M4VfG9) [#### Ivy Leather Bag](https://www.miumiu.com/gb/en/p/ivy-leather-bag/5BG231_2CRW_F0033_V_MLN) ##### Miu Miu £1,560 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ## Florence Eyres ### Shopping Editor I fell for Bottega’s new [Campana](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42813&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bottegaveneta.com%2Fen-gb%2Flarge-campana-fondant-844250V4SC02190.html&LSNSUBSITE=LSNSUBSITE) shape the moment I saw it – it’s more structured than the slouchy silhouettes we’ve been used to and feels really fresh. Belted bags are everywhere right now, and I love the detail – these suede styles from [TOTEME](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35663&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytheresa.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fwomen%2Ftoteme-belted-suede-bucket-bag-brown-p01093293) and [ Liffner](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fliffner%2Fbags%2Fmini-bags%2Fbuckled-suede-bucket-bag%2F46376663162883547) are especially chic. Finally, this Khaite [tote](https://selfridges.prf.hn/click/camref:1100loTp9/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.selfridges.com%2FGB%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fkhaite-amalia-medium-canvas-tote-bag_R04449958%2F) caught my eye; it’s the perfect everyday size you can throw everything into. ![Buckled Suede Bucket Bag from Liffner](https://media.sheerluxe.com/mJ7XEPp4acep4PdIRIzaOSMsPaM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-fe-little-liffner-cream.jpg?itok=jzRTkOLX) [#### Buckled Suede Bucket Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fliffner%2Fbags%2Fmini-bags%2Fbuckled-suede-bucket-bag%2F46376663162883547) ##### Liffner £385 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Large Campana Bag from Bottega Veneta ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/GCm9ie3KnBRfDWCKVahXyrE3w0Y=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-fe-bottega-compana-large-bag.jpg?itok=9anFdZcA) [#### Large Campana Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42813&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bottegaveneta.com%2Fen-gb%2Flarge-campana-fondant-844250V4SC02190.html&LSNSUBSITE=LSNSUBSITE) ##### Bottega Veneta £4,610 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Belted Suede Bucket Bag from Toteme](https://media.sheerluxe.com/QCZ_-S9y-b_6U3O7M7Zk1TstE24=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-fe-toteme-bag-brown-suede.jpg?itok=BcsaJREu) [#### Belted Suede Bucket Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35663&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytheresa.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fwomen%2Ftoteme-belted-suede-bucket-bag-brown-p01093293) ##### Toteme £1,000 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![Amalia Medium Canvas Tote Bag from Khaite](https://media.sheerluxe.com/_xcit0oQO28pUZTfroxSgJi0e7c=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-team-bags-fe-khaite-amalia-bag.jpg?itok=MVpcbxdA) [#### Amalia Medium Canvas Tote Bag](https://selfridges.prf.hn/click/camref:1100loTp9/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.selfridges.com%2FGB%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fkhaite-amalia-medium-canvas-tote-bag_R04449958%2F) ##### Khaite £2,120 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/48143 "Add product to my favourites") ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/CyxIHkkscv147kGD3cS5YPN2Edk=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F08%2Fsl-editorial-290825-team-designer-bags-new-florence.png?itok=8-Piyehl) Share This Story [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?display=popup&redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fultraluxe%2Fbest-designer-handbags&t=The+Fashion+Team%E2%80%99s+Favourite+Designer+Bags) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fultraluxe%2Fbest-designer-handbags&description=The+Fashion+Team%E2%80%99s+Favourite+Designer+Bags&media=) [ E-mail ]() DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. 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