Category: Bags

The more shrewd of you will have noticed that we’re based in the UK, so don’t get to vote in the US elections. But that doesn’t stop us appreciating these rather cool Freddy & Ma US Election retro-style tote bags.

The idea is to ditch the car sticker and carry something useful, stylish and eco-friendly. The psychedelic lettering and imagery is certainly a strong selling point, as well as the fact that these are made of organic cotton (free of toxic chemicals) and can cut down our plastic bag consumption.

Plenty of candidates and political persuasions to choose from, all retailing for a very affordable $25 (around £13).

Find out more at the Freddy and Ma website

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It might not be the cheapest tote bag on the market, but the Jonathan Adler retro Butterfly/Snail tote bag is certainly one of the most stylish.

Available in the yellow/navy colour scheme (as above) or in a navy blue/pink, the bag features a snail design on one side, with a butterfly on the other, with the bag itself made of hand-loomed wool.

And you can only buy it online, retailing at the Jonathan Adler site for $125, which is just over £60.

Find out more at the Jonathan Adler website

Loop de Loop is a small company based in Edinburgh that “designs and makes things we really like ourselves” which includes a lovely range of Vintage Material Washbags, affectionately called Old Bags.

There are several retro designs to choose from and each has been given an appropriate girl’s name. Pictured here is Betty, other choices include Kathleen (blue daisy print), Matilda (a kangaroo print) and Coral (abstract orange design).

As they use reclaimed fabric, there is only a limited number of bag available. They cost £18 and are made to order.

To see the full collection, visit the Loop De Loop website.

Everyone is selling reusable bags these days, as we all rush to become eco-friendly. But TwentyTwentyOne has one that’s a cut above – the Lucienne Day organic cotton tote bag.

Yes, the celebrated textile designer has team up with the design retailer to produce the bag, which is made of fairtrade organic cotton, with a Lucienne Day design and signature on one side, with the TwentyTwentyOne name on the other. And it’s a limited edition – a one-off run of 1500.

Guaranteed to get you knowing looks off anyone who knows their classic design, it retails for a bargain £5.

Find out more at the TwentyTwentyOne website

The shopping trolley is back – only this Orla Kiely Multi Stem shopping trolley is slightly different than you one your gran used to drag to the shops.

Not a lot different though – there’s still the wheels, the stand, snap fastening and the sturdly handle. Only this one has that signature (and super cool) Orla Kiely design, as well as a foldaway wheels so you can carry the lightweight trolley if you prefer.

New for the spring/summer season, it retails for £199.

Find out more at the Orla Kiely website

Fila has been heavily reissuing its 80s sports range over the past month – and that also includes accessories like this Fila Vintage black Despatch bag.

Complete with all that 80s detailing (including a vintage Fila badge), the bag has a magnetic closure, front zip pocket and a large strap to hang over your shoulder.

You can pick one up online, priced at £44.99.

Find out more at the Stuarts of London website