The summer bag edit: 20 best buys out there right now

From cool colour block bags to chic box clutch styles, this is the ultimate summer bag edit...

Summer Bags
Summer Bags

From cool colour block bags to chic box clutch styles, this is the ultimate summer bag edit...

Summer bags are always a good investment, and as the changeable weather makes getting dressed that little bit trickier, there's one item we can always rely on to lift our spirits (and our wardrobes) and that is a stand out piece of arm candy.

The best thing about snapping up a new summer bag, is that it's likely it will work with all your new autumn buys too.

From top handle totes in chic colour block designs, to geometric box clutch bags, suede tassel options and everything in between - we've got your summer bag dilemmas covered.

Head to Zara and Kate Spade for trend-led styles that won't blow the budget, Mango for all your summer suede options, and Fendi and Saint Laurent for your ultra-chic designer styles.

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