Handbag of the week: Margaret Howell

By Jemma Tibbals

Tote bag, £225 by Margaret Howell and Yoshida & Company available at Margaret Howell stores

Sometimes it's hip to be square. This cuboid tote bag from Margaret Howell is an investment piece that will forever be in style and forever usable, for that matter. Bags come and go but Howell and Japanese collaborators, Yoshida & Company, want to spread the word that this messenger bag will stand the test of time. 

The bag's simple design is combined with traditional craftsmanship for an outcome that is understated, functional and above all, cool. 

Unisex attire is totally of the moment thanks to an influx of androgynous dressers.  Model du jour Agness Deyn's sexy tomboy style is making us want to pull on a pair of slacks and don a bowler hat right this instant. While Ellen Page's character in Juno embraces the ‘I've just raided my boyfriend's wardrobe' look with endearing effect. 

So for a bag that will stay in style from season to season, with the added bonus that it's über hip right now, look no further.

 

 

Check out last week's handbag of the week from Eley Kishimoto for Cancer research UK

Read more about UK designer Margaret Howell in this week's fashion news 

And don't miss our Top 40 handbags 

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