Is there anything better than handbag shopping? There’s no queuing for changing rooms, no wondering if it’ll fit, no praying that your size is still in stock, or going back and forth on whether to size up for a more relaxed fit. Handbags always get it right, but shopping for “the one” does have one major drawback.

Unlike the sequin skirt you bought for that New Year’s Eve party, or the feathered shoe you wore to your friend’s wedding, there’s something about bags that can encourage us play it a little too safe. We put so much onus on them being “timeless!”, “so versatile!” and “something I’ll use every day!” that we all too often skip the punchier, more fun aesthetic in favour of a plain old classic.