Trend Alert: An oh-so-simple clutch
Hands up who’s tired of carrying an overflowing tote? Or who suffers from sore arms after carrying your bag around in the crook of your arm? (C’mon, we all know it happens). Well, luckily we’re finally giving our backs a break with the street-style trend of pouches and purses coming back with a vengeance.
Chic and minimal, nothing says “fashion editor” quite like a pochette stocked with only the essentials – phone, cards, lipstick and perfume. It’s always designer, always black, and always simple. And there’s definitely no more carrying it nestled into your arm, this season it’s more about nonchalantly swinging it like a purse. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to downsize…
Your Coffee Break’s favorite picks:
1. A.P.C. Petit Pochette, €75, apc.fr.
A two-tone canvas purse with a touch of French flair.
2. Comme Des Garcons Polka-Dot Print Pouch, £120, Selfridges.com
Fun monochrome spots to brighten up your LBD.
3. Kenzo Embroidered Leather Pouch, £145, net-a-porter.com
This simply says “look at me”.
4. Alexander Wang Prisma Laser Cut Pouch, £475, harrods.com
Trademark Alexander Wang without any OTT branding.
5. Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Woven Pouch Bag, £385, matchesfashion.com
The signature weave gives you something to grip.
6. Anya Hindmarch Albion Clutch, £850, anyahindmarch.com
For those who still have too much stuff.
7. Issey Miyake Bilbao Lucent Prism Pouch, £115, matchesfashion.com
Take a futuristic spin on the classic.
8. Givenchy Antigona Envelope Clutch, US$1335, barneys.com
The best kind of envelope!
