The Best British Bags For 2023

By Charlie Colville

2 years ago

The quickest way to update your wardrobe this season. It’s in the bag…


After a year out of action, the desire for sartorial success is greater than ever. The most functional way to update your wardrobe this season is with a chic new bag; whether it’s a picture-perfect clutch for brunch dates or a hard-wearing backpack for those numerous country walks we’re embarking on to fill crisp winter weekends. Browse British and check out our edit of the best new bags from some of our favourite Great British Brands…

As always, keep the planet in mind when shopping. Re-using and re-wearing is the best way to be sustainable, but if you can’t avoid it then shop consciously at responsible retailers, as well as rental and resale sites.

The Country & Town House Responsible Buyers’ Guide

The Best British Bags

JW Anderson

Small Chain Hobo Bag, rent from ÂŁ89.03

hurrcollective.com

Orange chain handle bag

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Anya Hindmarch

Custard Cream Clutch, rent from ÂŁ61.18

hurrcollective.com

Metallic custard cream clutch

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Marlow London

Mini Tote, ÂŁ395

marlowlondon.com

Yellow leather tote with text on the front

Vivienne Westwood

Granny Frame Purse, ÂŁ210

viviennewestwood.com

Check handbag

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Burberry

Monogram Motif Leather Medium Tote, ÂŁ1,650

burberry.com

Brown tote bag

Naru Studios

Fan Shoulder Bag, rent from ÂŁ75

narustudios.com

Grey shoulder bag

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Mulberry

Little Softie Acrylic Green Pillow Effect Nappa Leather, ÂŁ805

mulberry.com

Turquoise padded bag

Tusting

Greta in Blush, ÂŁ425

tusting.co.uk

Pink handbag

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RIXO

Ailish Neutral Embroidery Raffia Bucket Bag, ÂŁ95

rixolondon.com

Raffia floral bucket bag

Rejina Pyo

Chain Mini Bag Crinkle Butter Yellow, ÂŁ325

rejinapyo.com

Yellow bag with gold geometric handle

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MÄ€RÄŞCÄŞ

The South Ken in Blush Pink, ÂŁ890

houseofmarici.com

Pink handbag

BOTTLETOP

Bellani Large Vegan, ÂŁ325

bottletop.org

 

Green chain bag

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Swaine London

Pouch Bag, ÂŁ1,800

swaine.london

Cream and blue pouch bag

Cambridge Satchel Co.

The Small Portrait Backpack, ÂŁ215

cambridgesatchel.com

Woman with purple backpack

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Kurt Geiger

Leather Handbag, ÂŁ241

vestiairecollective.com

Rainbow handbag

Strathberry

Vegan Grape Leather East/West Mini, ÂŁ495

strathberry.com

Model with Strathberry bag

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Fairfax & Favor

The Windsor in Sunset Orange, ÂŁ225

fairfaxandfavor.com

Orange basket bag

Aspinal of London

Mini Mayfair Bag in Ivory Patent Croc, ÂŁ495

aspinaloflondon.com

Ivory leather bag

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Dunhill

1893 Harness Tote Bag, ÂŁ1,495

dunhill.com

Black tote bag

Featured image: Rodrigo Santos, Unsplash