The work bag is an intimate thing—part filing cabinet, part personality test. Inside: laptops, lunchboxes, lipstick, maybe even pruning shears. A spare pair of heels, a passport, occasionally underwear. We don’t judge. A lot can happen between sunrises—and a good bag keeps pace. Its contents? A character study in leather. It contains the tools of her trade, her life, and her escape plan. It carries the reality of her day—and the possibilities she’s ready for.
On Sloane Street, the choices are as chic as they are practical. Think Dior’s Toujours bag—structured but soft, the ultimate desk-to-dinner piece. Prada’s extra-large Bonnie, a capacious wonder with polish. Or Louis Vuitton’s OnTheGo MM, a modern classic for hauling just about everything. Add Bottega Veneta’s Ciao Ciao, Fendi’s soft Peekaboo or Hermès’s 24/24 and you’ve got the full edit: bags that are as ambitious, resilient and versatile as the women carrying them.
Anya Hindmarch Mortimer tote, £1,250
Balenciaga Rodeo bag, £4,150
Bottega Veneta small Ciao Ciao bag, £3,720
Dior Toujours bag, £3,660
Fendi Peekaboo soft, £4,500
Hermès 24/24 bag, £7,880
Louis Vuitton OnTheGo MM bag, £2,520
Prada Bonnie extra-large leather handbag, £2,600
Saint Laurent Jamie bag, £3,480
Valentino Viva bag, £2,150
