Have you been carrying the same old bag for the past few years and desire a new look? Well, it’s time for a change of pace with chic bucket bags that will make any outfit look elegant.
These unique-shaped bags are less clumsy to carry around and are spacious too, so you can contain all your essentials without overstuffing them. Plus, bucket bags are pretty and unconventional — that’s enough reason for us to go out and buy one now.
Here are our picks of bucket bags you’ll be proud to carry around, whether to a fancy dinner or your in-law’s place.
Up the ante on your after-hours outfit with this classic Cannes Patent Leather number from Louis Vuitton. Pair this with a slinky cowl mini dress reminiscent of Paris Hilton’s iconic 21st birthday outfit and round it up with towering stilettos for a grand entrance. What’s more, this bag also offers different ways for you to carry it. Sling it as a crossbody or detach the straps and carry it by its top handle.
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Available in vanilla, tan and black, this leather bucket bag adds class to your outfit in a subtle manner. Not to mention, it’s roomy enough to carry your essentials but isn’t bulky nor cumbersome. Wear this with a double denim ensemble with sneakers and you’ve got a quick, dependable outfit that can get you through the weekend. For work, carry this with a fitted tuxedo dress and strappy heels.
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If there’s one thing we love about Longchamp, it would have to be its extensive range of simple and fuss-free designs that’s also durable. Take, for instance, the Cuir De Russie Bucket Bag. Made with the brand’s popular Russian leather, this stylish piece features a new design that combines a basket and a beach bucket bag. Available in six different colourways, this bag also adds the right pop of colour to your look while keeping it sleek and chic.
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Trends come and go, but it seems that classic silhouettes like the bucket bag are here to stay. This season, Alexander McQueen’s Curve Bucket Bag has been a popular favourite for many for its structured design. On top of that, the bag comes with a magnetic flap top and a long, adjustable strap making it a fuss-free option that allows you to carry it as a crossbody.
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Furla’s Corona bag has been a perennial favourite for many for quite some time and we can definitely see why everyone keeps coming back for more. Featuring the brand’s classy shield logo, the bag boasts a simple yet timeless silhouette that allows you to carry it in multiple ways thanks to its adjustable and detachable strap.
Celebrate summer and pair this with a white linen dress for the beach (don’t forget your favourite sunnies). For work, the bag will add elegance to a tailored pantsuit.
Available at Furla boutiques.
Mansur Gavriel’s bucket bags have been a cult favourite amongst fashion lovers and bag collectors alike, due to their simple and clean silhouette. We picked this design in the shade Dahlia — a soft baby pink hue — because it remains neutral enough to pair with a variety of your outfits, but isn’t boring like the staple black or tan colour. Carry this with a lace midi dress and block heels at work.
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Its compact size makes it great for a fun night with a bodycon dress or a romantic weekend date with a navy skater dress. If you’re looking for something that’s straightforward and one that can take your outfit from day to night in an instant, you might have just found what you’re looking for.
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Gold hardware and rings break the monotony of this tan leather piece. Plus, this bucket bag is built with a dedicated slip pocket for your phone so you don’t have to spend time frantically ransacking your bag to hunt for it (been there!). Go with a sleek, sharp blazer-trousers combo to jazz up the bag’s modern silhouette.
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This boxy studded drawstring bucket bag from Charles & Keith is a pretty addition to your bag collection. Besides, its rich cognac shade adds colour to your work wardrobe. Wear with a lace top and wide-legged trousers to the office or pair with a flowy kaftan with a pair of espadrilles for the beach.
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Prefer something with a slouchier silhouette? Peep Mango’s Leather Bucket Bag. Made with 100% bovine leather, this bucket bag is unconventional and fun. With a roomy interior, you can easily chuck everything you need in your bag when you’re on the go. Pair this with an aubergine silk dress or navy jumpsuit for a more flattering look.
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Text: Ho Guo Xiong and Shazrina Shamsudin/HerWorld