20 Crossbody Bags That Will Bring Elegance To The Everyday
The clutch might have the nostalgic charm of the Noughties, and the straw basket an effortlessness that’s practically Birken-esque, but when it comes to wearability, nothing beats a crossbody bag. But despite its utilitarian credentials, the accessory has also established itself as a runway-worthy staple.
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At Zimmermann’s autumn/winter 2025 show, for example, the party crossbody was snaked around the models’ hips with a chain-link strap that rendered other jewellery redundant, meanwhile at Max Mara, the bag added whip smart polish to khaki-coloured separates.
These two examples are just the gateway to crossbodies. On the streets of Paris Fashion Week, various other guises emerged. One model looped a checked tote-style crossbody across her torso, giving her raglan tee even more of a grunge mood. Another, meanwhile, opted for a patent leather sling, more relaxed and certainly lower-maintenance than most receptacles.
In fact, Vogue has found five different categories of crossbody bag. Which one suits your personal style? Keep scrolling to find your new companion.
Shop the best Vogue-approved crossbody bags
Grungy
Utility
Slouchy
Party
Office-appropriate
