Category: Bags

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

With all those gadgets to carry round, as well as other essentials like food, drink and general rubbish, a small bag is essential for both men and women. And this Adidas Vint mini bag should do the job for most people.

It’s a smaller than average sports bag with a distinctly retro vibe, keeping branding to the traditional Adidas logo and stripes. As well as an extendable shoulder strap, the bag has two healthy pockets for your everyday items as well as a colour choice of black and white or the blue on white shown here.

Both are available for around £24.99 each.

Find out more at the Ran website