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Sunday, 24 August 2025

Get a handle on it: 12 of the best top-handle bags

A classic top-handle bag will see you through the seasons in style

Photograph by Grace Difford

Numéro Un Nano £340, Polène

Numéro Un Nano £340, Polène

Cressida £79, Charles and Keith

Cressida £79, Charles and Keith

Empire £625, Coach

Empire £625, Coach

Petite Lee Radziwill £550, Tory Burch (net-a-porter.com)

Petite Lee Radziwill £550, Tory Burch (net-a-porter.com)

Burgundy from £50 for week hire, Ganni (By Rotation)

Burgundy from £50 for week hire, Ganni (By Rotation)

Le Pliage Xtra £480, Longchamp

Le Pliage Xtra £480, Longchamp

Micro Bayswater £845, Mulberry

Micro Bayswater £845, Mulberry

Jessie £275, Russell and Bromley

Jessie £275, Russell and Bromley

Contrast canvas £27.99, Zara

Contrast canvas £27.99, Zara

Round Tesoro £485, Sessùn

Round Tesoro £485, Sessùn

Katy blue £375, Kate Spade

Katy blue £375, Kate Spade

Kensington £289, Kurt Geiger

Kensington £289, Kurt Geiger

Lucky Toujours Bag by Dior, £3,100, available to buy from the Dior Lucky Harrods Pop-Up until the 27 August

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