Category: Bags

2007 has definitely been the year of the shopping bag, started, of course, by the Anya Hindmarsh ‘I’m Not a Plastic Bag’ craze in the spring. Since then most supermarkets have introduced their own eco alternative to the plastic carrier. Marks and Spencer are currently selling several designs including the Twiggy Eco Shopper.

Made from organic cotton, the bag features a portrait of the iconic model (as she was back in the Sixties, not as recently seen in M&S adverts) by the fashion illustrator David Downton.

Priced £2.50, you can pick one up near the checkout of most Marks and Spencer stores or buy one online at their website.

Puma is jumping on the old school boombox bandwagon with its Puma Rebel shoulder bag.

The boombox print is on one side, with a plug on the other (of course). The bag itself has two zipped pouches and a zipped pocket inside, as well as an extendable shoulder strap.

And you can pick it up for £34.99.

Find out more at the Schuh website

Very much liking this retro-styled Puma Originals Reporter II bag – and it’s under £30.

It’s a shoulder bag with vintage looks, one main compartment, an internal zipped pouch and two additional storage areas on one side. Check out the 70s-style green colour too.

Available online, you can pick one up for £29.99.

Find out more at the Schuh website

Sometimes the most simple designs can be the most effective – like this Vlaemsch Bootbag.

Designed by Saskia Marcotti, this isn’t much more than your average wellington boot – just with added holes for a handle and a splash of colour. And I’m guessing an improved lining.

You can choose from the colours above, priced at £40 each.

Find out more at the Nest website

Ticking the boxes for being cheap and cool are these Kitty Triangle bags from Fly-Bird.

A definite hint of Shag in that retro cat design, which is no bad thing by us, these triangular bags are sized at 7 inches x 3 inches and come with a detachable strap. Obviously, they’re not going to hold your weekend stuff, but for daily essentials, they could just about fit the bill.

Available online, they retail for $17 (around £9). And a big thanks to Natasha for the link.

Find out more at the Fly-Bird website