Mary's Bag

“I’VE HAD THIS BAG FOR 5 YEARS, ITS SOFTENED TO FIT THE SHAPE OF MY BODY, ITS SOFT LIKE AN ANIMAL AND HAS BEEN EVERYWHERE WITH ME. I ALSO LOVE BROWN.”

Kyoko's Bag

“I’VE HAD THIS BAG FOR 5 YEARS AND IT STILL LOOKS NEW, IT’S THE FABRIC. ITS REALLY USEFUL AND I LOVE THE LEATHER ZIP PULLS.”

Pippa's Bag

“MY BAG IS FROM A VINTAGE SHOP IN AMSTERDAM. I LIKE THE GOLD CHAIN AND THE SIZE IS PERFECT FOR THE ESSENTIALS AND TAKING OUT AT NIGHT”

Michelle's Bag

“THIS BAG IS SPECIAL BECAUSE I GOT IT AS A 21ST PRESENT FROM THE GIRLS AT WORK. ITS BIG, DEEP AND HAS THREE COMPARTMENTS INSIDE.”

Megumi's Bag

“THIS BAG IS REALLY USEFUL. I USE IT EVERYDAY, I LOVE THE SIZE, IT WAS GOOD FOR WHEN I USED TO SURF. ALSO I LOVE THE BRAND RIP CURL”

Sarah's Bag

“I LOVE THE COLOUR AND THE SIZE AND THAT IT GOES OVER MY SHOULDER FOR WHEN I RIDE MY BICYCLE”

Ani's Bag

“I LOVE THE SIZE AND ALL THE POCKETS. I USE IT EVERYDAY AND I’VE HAD IT FOR TWO YEARS.”

tokidoki for LeSportsac

Tokidoki does graphics for cult bag brand LeSportsac. What a match made in heaven! This black and white colourway with natural leather trim is so hot i can hardly contain myself. I'm not so sure about the other multi-coloured colourways but this one really works don't you think?


The best thing about this collaboration is that it fits perfectly with both parties. The cartoon style of graphics lends itself so perfectly to the simple iconic shapes and rip stop nylon construction LeSportsac is so well known for.


Personally, I have never been tempted to invest in a LeSportsac but i can see myself coming around... even if its just to add to the ever expanding pile of bags in my bag corner.


Aside from the fantastic graphic on the fabric, I love how LeSportsac has made an effort to compliment the graphic with the seriously cool multi-coloured metal zip track. I can't think of many bags that can actually pull this off. Respect.

Bag Customisation

Anya Hindmarch - 'Be a Bag' range where you send your snap in and have it be transformed onto a bag.


On the other end of the spectrum Timbuk2 are doing a very decent job of the customisation market. You can build your messenger to your very own spec. The prices are really competitive, only slightly more than what you would pay for one off the shelf. Have a go of it yourself here.



On the far other end of the spectrum since the beginning of time Louis Vuitton have offered a personalisation service where you can get your initials or family monogram printed directly onto your travel trunk. However, the price tag might be slightly higher than a timbuk2 messenger.



Freddy& Ma allow your design your own handbag by selecting from a wide range of fabrics - neat site too. While you are there you can design a matching cushion too.

Mulberry and Julie Verhoeven

Mulberry has teamed up with artist Julie Verhoeven on both apparel and accessories. And purely judging from their bags, i dare to say it looks like a marriage made in hell. The apparel seems to work a treat but the shopper bag with the stuck on graphic looks like a bit of an afterthought - a disasterous encounter between Chanel and Lulu Guinness in an asda aisle.


In the past Mulberry have had some wicked collaborations like with Giles Deacon in SS07 where Mulberry's S&M direction was truly sexy and edgy. I am totally open to disagreement, please post your comments here! So, sorry Julie Verhoeven and Mulberry but this one has to go in my irritating bag section.


Please! Honestly?


I know its going out on a limb to say i don't rate this bag given that its been getting so much great press, but lets just say it as it is here. All i can say is that i'm waiting in anticipation for Mulberry's next collab.