Marks & Spencer has taken accessorising to new heights this season with the launch of its latest luxury-looking bag: a bold red braided shoulder bag that is sure to be the talking point of your spring wardrobe.
Possibly one of my favourite finds this spring, it costs just £45 and features a very on-trend woven design (similar-looking designer options cost up to an eye-watering £1,970). M&S’s version may be affordable, but that doesn’t mean it’s short on luxury finishes, from its gorgeous braided fabric to a practical magnetic fastening.
Launching earlier this year and selling out within a matter of days, it’s now been fully restocked in time for you to snag ahead of your holidays, leaving shoppers excited to style it, with some even stating that they’ve already had “lots of great comments about it”.
The ongoing hype over this bag aside, I decided I wanted to go see it in person. And let’s just say it’s just as good, maybe even better, than I had imagined.
🛍️ Product reviewed: Braided Top Handle Shoulder Bag
⭐ Rating: 4/5
💸 Reasons to buy: Looks a lot more expensive that it is, designer-style, lots of room
✋ Reasons to avoid: No internal pockets or compartments
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💸 Reasons to buy
First off, it looks the part. Replicating that designer-style we see from many luxury brands, it features a gorgeous braided fabric hand-woven to create a slouchy, chic-looking shoulder bag.
The bag itself is roomy enough to fit all of your essentials thanks to its oversized shape, and it’s great for adding a pop of colour to an otherwise neutral outfit.
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The cherry red hue has also made an impression on shoppers, with multiple comments noting its vibrancy. After seeing the bag in person, I would have to agree!
I styled it with Marks & Spencer’s Pure Cotton Textured Midi Tiered Dress in black and a pair of basic white trainers to add a flash of colour, but I can see it looking just as nice teamed with some light wash jeans and a t-shirt for everyday wear.
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In terms of quality, the bag also felt first-class. It had a good weight to it and perched comfortably over the shoulder.
Hugely on-trend right now, this bag earns major points for style and value.
✋ Reasons to avoid
My only gripe would have to be the shortage of compartments and pockets inside actual the bag, which would have been good for storing small everyday items like your keys or phone.
Another thing to note is the magnetic fastening, a zip might have been a safer choice. But even so, that didn’t stop me from falling in love with this fashionable pick from M&S.
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More great value designer-style bags from M&S
If you want that same aesthetic for even less, M&S is also stocking a number of other gorgeous designer-style bags, including this Woven Braided Grab Bag.
Available in two colours for just £35 (although the orange has already sold out) it’s woven with an intricate braided pattern and comes with a secure magnetic fastening.
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