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    Milan Fashion Week street style: Shop the top 5 it bags

    Hello Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and The Row…

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    Published 25 September 2017 In News

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    Hello Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and The Row…

    No one does street style quite like the crowd at Milan Fashion Week. Fashion editors and celebrities may have been all over these three must-have items at London Fashion Week, but in Milan, outfits are a bit bolder, but really, it all comes down to one thing: the statement bag. And it has to be designer, of course.

    Now, you'd be forgiven for thinking they all teeter around with their arms decked in Prada, Dolce, Gucci and the likes, because after all, when in Rome (or Milan), right?

    But no, this isn't just about paying homage to the big Italian houses, it's also about having your finger on the fashion pulse and knowing which designer bags to snap up before they get their own waiting list.

    And on the streets of Milan, we certainly spotted a few Balenciaga Triangle Pochette Clutch bags, like this blue one below. Now you'll know Balenciaga is having a bit of a moment, if you don't want to miss out on this beauty like you did on the sock boots, then click on the link below.

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    The other surprise hit of pretty much every fashion week so far was without a doubt the Gucci bum bag. Yep, it's all about wearing that 90s-throwback, loud and proud. Some had it around their waists, like they did back then, while others went for a cooler approach, wearing it strapped across their chest, over one shoulder.

    Scroll down to find out which three other designer bags you need to be investing in now, and where to shop them. It's also worth giving our Black Friday clothing deals page a look, as there's going to be a few designer gems in there. Prego.

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    Balenciaga Triangle Pochette Clutch Bag

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    milan fashion week street style bags

    Shop now: Balenciaga Triangle Pochette Clutch Bag for £535 from Browns Fashion

    GUCCI GG Marmont matelassé leather belt bag

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    milan fashion week street style bags

    Shop now: GUCCI GG Marmont matelassé leather belt bag for £690 from 24 SEVRES

    JW ANDERSON Pierce Mini leather crossbody bag

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    milan fashion week street style bags

    Shop now: JW ANDERSON Pierce Mini leather crossbody bag for £975 from mytheresa.com

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    DOLCE & GABBANA Lucia embellished watersnake-appliquéd velvet shoulder bag

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    Shop now: DOLCE & GABBANA Lucia embellished watersnake-appliquéd velvet shoulder bag for £2,050 from Net-A-Porter

    THE ROW The Ascot small velvet clutch

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    Shop now: THE ROW The Ascot small velvet clutch for £780 from MatchesFashion.com

    Obviously, wallflowers abstain, because there's nothing discreet about those bags, but the point is you can let them do the talking by pairing them with low-key denim and a t-shirt, or go loud with embellished skirts and logo sweatshirts.

    Either way, they're the perfect investment for the next few seasons to come. You know, in case you need an excuse.

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    Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.

    She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.

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