5 woolly bags for winter: Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Jacquemus present fluffy shearling designs as stylish as they are cosy
With winter just around the corner, woolly pieces are starting to enter our wardrobes. But it’s not just coats we’re looking forward to showing off – adding a fluffy bag not only adds to the warmth, but also completes any winter look. From shearling bags from Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta to more subtle pieces from Saint Laurent and Givenchy, these woolly wonders are appealing indeed.
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Without further preamble, here are STYLE’s picks for this season’s extra-warm bags.
Miu Miu
A deconstructed design in super-soft shearling, this shoulder bag is a great accessory for when the weather starts to turn chilly. Among all the fluffiness nestles gold hardware and the lettering of the brand logo, HK$14,800 (US$1,900)
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Jacquemus
Proving that style and functionality go together, the roomy Cabas Neve tote bag is made of 100 per cent lamb wool and features a leather interior pocket to gather any loose belongings, HK$12,000 (US$1,500)
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Bottega Veneta
If you’re looking for a shoulder bag, the mini Jodie makes a fluffy and adorable choice. Made with 100 per cent shearling, it features a knotted handle and gold toned hardware, HK$18,900 (US$2,425)
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Givenchy
The Antigona gets a revamp for the winter with a trimming of white shearling contrasting with a coat of brown suede. The brand’s logo adorns the front, along with the bag’s signature padlock, HK$39,000 (US$5,000)
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Saint Laurent
The Le Fermoir Hobo bag, with its beige merino shearling and brick-toned leather accents makes the ideal neutral accessory this winter. Plus the adjustable leather handle allows it to transform to be the bag to fit all of your needs, HK$20,500 (US$2,630)
- Yves Saint Laurent Le Fermoir Hobo bag features merino shearling and an adjustable leather handle, while Givenchy’s Antigona gets a suede revamp for the season
- Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta’s pieces are adorably fluffy – with gold hardware nestled within – and Jacquemus’ Cabas Neve tote is eye-catching in orange