“Slouchy bags till I die.”
There are often two kinds of individuals when it comes to work bags. There’s the sort A, ultra-organised, everything-has-a-spot particular person, after which there are your sort Bs, who do not know what’s rolling round in the backside of their bags. No matter which approach you swing, a trusty work bag will all the time be a wardrobe important. What you place in it’s your enterprise (we’re not right here to choose).
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If your week is something like ours, then a flexible bag is essential. You need one thing that may match a laptop computer and your lunch (on the days you bear in mind to carry it), however not one which resembles a shapeless sack (except in fact, you do). From giant, woven totes to studded shoulder carry-alls, these are the work bags carrying us by way of the week.
Georgia Jay Flo in Coco Suede
Picked by: Daisy Henry, Fashion Journal’s Assistant Editor
I’ve had a bag from Georgia Jay on my want listing for effectively over a yr now and I believe I’m prepared to take the plunge. Each piece is handmade in the label’s Auckland studio and created from premium leather-based and the Flo bag is a perfect mix between slouchy and structured. It’s outfitted with inner pockets and matches a laptop computer (important), making it the excellent carry-all. I can already envision all the outfits it will go along with, too!
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A-Esque Big Cloud Shoulder Bag
Picked by: Giulia Brug in Fashion Journal’s Managing Editor
Let me preface this by saying I’m not on the lookout for a brand new work bag. I’ve been utilizing the identical trusty devoted I purchased at age 16, which nonetheless renders me compliments virtually weekly (I had one this morning!). That mentioned, I’m ceaselessly tempted. I’ve been loving the designs popping out of A-Esque these days and am notably partial to the Big Cloud Shoulder Bag. It’s the correct amount of construction and softness, with a firmly modern really feel thanks to the chocolate suede.
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Sonia Rykiel Bag
Picked by: Lara gave Fashion Journal’s Features Editor
I really like my secondhand Sonia Rykiel bag which I discovered on Depop. It’s a sturdy leather-based, capacious sack that matches a laptop computer and lunchbox, and it has helpful smaller pockets so I’m not all the time reaching round for my keys and cellphone. I really feel like I’m seeing extra Sonia Rykiel at Goodbyes and consignment shops these days, so I’d have a look there in case you’re wanting to get your fingers by yourself. Next, I’m trying to find her iconic Domino bag as I’m all the time drawn to something with studs.
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Picked by: Ariana Rigazzi, author and Fashion Journal intern
The black Jasper bag from Marsenè was sitting in my cart till I received fortunate and thrifted a classic lookalike the identical day. That mentioned, this piece is mainly the blueprint for my excellent work bag. Made from 100 per cent sheepskin, the structured form is timeless, the adjustable straps and zipped opening make it tremendous sensible and it matches a laptop computer completely. Plus, Marsenè is Melbourne-based, so further factors for supporting native!
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Khaira The Reina
Picked by: Holly Villagra, Fashion Journal’s Branded Content and Production Manager
My all-time favorite bag is The Reina by Khaira. I used to be first offered on the buttery suede powder blue (attractive!), but in addition on its versatility. It’s a kind of bags that you may take from the workplace straight to an occasion or after-work drinks.
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Mimmi Terra Traveller Tote
Picked by: Daisy Henry, Fashion Journal’s Assistant Editor
I solely simply got here throughout Melbourne-based model, Mimmi Terra and I’m in love. I obtained the Traveller Tote as a birthday reward and haven’t stopped utilizing it since. It matches my laptop computer, lunch, sun shades, cellphone (and all the numerous lips balms and hand lotions rolling round loosely at the backside). The type is available in a variety of colors (from tiramisu to pink, pink and purple) and provides some texture to my total outfit.
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Vintage Armani Exchange Bag
Picked by: Holly Villagra, Fashion Journal’s Branded Content and Production Manager
Slouchy bags until I die. I’ve a classic Armani trade bag from a pre-loved retailer in Newtown known as Reunion. It holds all my secrets and techniques (receipts and muesli bars), plus just a few copies of our newest journal, in fact. Though I’d like to suppose it’s a one in one million discover, you may most likely browse the retailer’s website for one thing comparable.
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Acne Studios Logo Shoulder Tote Bag
Picked by: Lara gave Fashion Journal’s Features Editor
Another bag on my want listing is that this Acne Studios tote bag from Incu. I don’t do small bags! I’m additionally not a trinket girlie, however I really like the scanned denim and bows and pearls on this bag, it’s so enjoyable and jogs my memory of the style collages we do in the print journal.
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Toteme T-Lock Leather Top Handle Bag from Incu
Picked by: Giulia Brug in Fashion Journal’s Managing Editor
I all the time attempt to purchase from native designers however have a delicate spot for Toteme. The label’s T-Lock Leather Top Handle Bag caught my eye on the Incu web site just lately and has been taking over a good quantity of my headspace since. The design seems like a nod to previous world barrel bag and I really like that it’s not immediately discernible as a designer bag (my private ick). It’s additionally fairly a slim, stylish design so wouldn’t be misplaced at after work drinks. Twist my arm on this one, I’m tempted!
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