M&S's Handbag Collection Is So Strong Right Now—Here's What Caught My Eye

By now, you may be aware that I have a particular infatuation with handbags. Micro or maxi, bedazzled or minimalist, bags are the first thing to catch my eye. But when it comes from moving from love-at-first-sight to actually taking the plunge to purchase, I'm a much harder judge.
There are a few things that I look for when shopping for bags, whether facing a designer purchase or high-street steal. Especially at the moment, if I part with my money, it has to be for good reason. And as someone who spends a lot of time scrolling through new-in styles (all in the name of research, of course), one brand's handbag collection has really impressed me, and that's Marks and Spencer.
Evody wears the M&S Faux Leather Cross Body Bag (£35).
So what to I take into account when looking at handbags? First, a timeless appeal is a must. With purse strings tightening, any investment must stand the test of time and work within my wardrobe forever. And M&S has served up an array of styles that look incredibly expensive and will withstand the changing trends. Second, what occasion is the bag destined for? A crossbody bag will be a useful style when running errands to throw keys and wallet in. A larger tote might become my new work bag, or am I looking for a summer-ready style that will carry all my beach-side essentials? Or maybe I'm simply searching for a fun new bag to inject some life into my wardrobe. Whatever it may be, Marks and Spencer has covered all bases.
Keep scrolling for my edit of the best bags at M&S right now.
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Up next, This Designer-Looking M&S Suit Is So Good It's Selling Out as We Speak

Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping. Florrie first joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.
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