I Waited Months for This Cult High-Street Handbag to Restock—Now It’s Back in Even Chicer Shades
This designer-passing summer bag stopped me in my tracks. Now, I'm snapping it up before it sells out again.
One of my favourite rituals to mark the arrival of warm days is the handbag switchover. As soon as my clothes take on breathable linens and soft silhouettes, my accessories call out for an update in texture, shade and ease as well. This year, I'm ready to retire my raffia style for something a little more polished, and with a spacious interior, sleek 100% leather fabric and elegant look, Mint Velvet's Rae Woven Leather Bag quickly climbed to the top of my wish list. Now it's back in stock in the chicest colourways yet.
From the trending red flip-flops to the sleek Broderie anglaise dresses, Mint Velvet's high-street pieces are often mistaken for smart investment buys, and the Rae tote is no exception. The focus on classic silhouettes and compositions rather than extravagant extras ensures that this is a style which will hold its place in your wardrobe every single summer. And if you find yourself falling for the style, it can become part of your year-round uniform.
Crafted from a supple 100% leather fabric, the intricate weave balances between sophisticated and relaxed, meaning this bag to rise to all occasions. Whether you're heading to the office in a sharp linen suit or strolling through cobbled streets in a new city, this tote is ready to be filled to the brim with all your essentials. The hard part is choosing which of the chic colours to go for.
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Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.