The chain strapped cross body bag is one of my favourite bags as it is so uncomplicated, yet chic. It’s my staple for evenings and everyday outfits.
Thanks to Coco Chanel, who designed her iconic 2.55 bag with double strapped chains which are attached by leather straps inserted by eyelets, many prestigious designers followed. From Mulberry to Valentino, every designer has a chain strapped bag as part of their classic range.
Above: I’m wearing a chained cross body mini bag in forest green by Gianfranco Ferre. There are so many Chanel-esque chain bags out there and many of them look cheap. I love good quality leather and understated, classic colours like black, beige, dark purple, green or navy.
Alexa Chung wearing her chained Chanel mini bags out at night teamed with a velvet LBD and casually styled with a navy pea coat for the day.
Coat from Max & Co. Grey wool tights from Kunert. Shoes by Attilio Giusti Leombruni.
If I’d win the lottery, I want these candies: Left: Pink quilted Chanel chain bag. Right: Mulberry Lily and Medium Lily chain strapped bags
Paris motif earrings by Les Nereides