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 /  16 November 2018  

#  The It Bag To Buy This Winter  


In the roster of 21st-century It bags, Chloé’s name appears again and again. Under the stewardship of Claire Waight-Keller, the French label created some of the last decade’s most covetable accessories, and now with Natacha Ramsey-Levi at the helm, the brand look set to hold onto their reputation as the best in the business…  


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The proof? AW18’s Tess saddle bag. Authentic to Chloé’s 70s-inspired aesthetic, Ramsey-Levi has managed to honour her predecessor’s style (unlike some, hint hint: Hedi Slimane) – with its gold, circular hardware, polished, tonal leather and practical sizes and attributes, the Tess is like an evolution of Waight-Keller’s now-iconic Fayes, Drews and Marcies.  
  
Having a background in ready-to-wear (Ramsey-Levi left her position as right-hand woman to Nicholas Ghesquiere at Louis Vuitton to join Chloé), there was pressure on the new designer to deliver, with so much of Chloé’s business dependent on handbag revenues. But thanks to Instagrammers clamouring to be photographed with the accessory – everyone from Sincerely Jules to Aimee Song has been spotted in theirs – the Tess has already gone a long way to securing her legacy.  
  
They may not come cheap, but with so many designer bags now commanding upwards of £2k, this is one of the more attainable ways to get yourself an It accessory. Plus, those black, burgundy and neutral finishes mean they’ll stand the test of time. Still hankering after those Waight-Keller icons? They all remain in production too.  
  
Our take home: whoever’s at the helm, Chloé’s bags will always reign supreme.

 

 

 



 

 

 ![Large Tess Bag In Suede & Calfskin](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/1-tess-largeleather-cross-calfskin.jpg?itok=TR1oozgF)

 

 

 

[#### Large Tess Bag In Suede &amp; Calfskin](https://www.chloe.com/gb/shoulder-bag_cod45422017eg.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0pXN0vLW3gIVIgvTCh2QTQB1EAkYDSABEgKqi_D_BwE)

£1,395

 

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 ![Tess Small Leather Cross-Body Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/2tess-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bag.jpg?itok=vYL8X_u-)

 

 

 

[#### Tess Small Leather Cross-Body Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A//www.matchesfashion.com/products/Chlo%25C3%25A9-Tess-small-leather-cross-body-bag-1231383)

£1,250

 

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 ![Tess Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/3tess-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bag2.jpg?itok=FU59B59s)

 

 

 

[#### Tess Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1083923/chloe/tess-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bag)

£1,250

 

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 ![Tess Small Leather Cross-Body Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/4tess-small-leather-shoulder-bag.jpg?itok=Q6JXpHSo)

 

 

 

[#### Tess Small Leather Cross-Body Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1082631/Chloe/tess-small-leather-shoulder-bag)

£1,250

 

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 ![Tess Small Leather Cross-Body Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/5tess-small-leather-shoulder-bag2.jpg?itok=Lwaj5OK_)

 

 

 

[#### Tess Small Leather Cross-Body Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1083920/Chloe/tess-small-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bag)

£1,250

 

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 ![Tess Small Leather Cross-Body Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/6tess-small-leather-shoulder-bag3.jpg?itok=OEtdkocu)

 

 

 

[#### Tess Small Leather Cross-Body Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A//www.matchesfashion.com/products/Chlo%25C3%25A9-Tess-small-leather-cross-body-bag-1244811)

£1,250

 

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## **The Faye**

Shown first on the SS15 runway, the Faye was confirmation that it’s not all about little cross-body handbags. A favourite of street style star Lucy Williams, we love the rust-hued suede designs for a contemporary feel.

 

 

 

 ![Faye Medium Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/1faye-medium-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bag.jpg?itok=GcGvNTJm)

 

 

 

[#### Faye Medium Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/740248/Chloe/faye-medium-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bag)

£1,280

 

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 ![Faye Medium Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/2faye-medium-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bag-black.jpg?itok=Wzs9ZW8u)

 

 

 

[#### Faye Medium Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/740249)

£1,280

 

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 ![Faye Medium Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/3faye-medium-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bag-brown.jpg?itok=PYIXPyUF)

 

 

 

[#### Faye Medium Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1045026)

£1,280

 

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## **The Roy**

This may have launched to less fanfare than the Tess, but Chloé’s secondary AW18 offering is no less significant. The brand had a bucket bag deficit before, so this practical, casual piece is a welcome addition to the cannon.

 

 

 

 ![Roy Small Leather Bucket Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/1roy-small-leather-bucket-bag.jpg?itok=W6wRJb5j)

 

 

 

[#### Roy Small Leather Bucket Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1060207/Chloe/roy-small-leather-bucket-bag)

£1,195

 

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 ![Roy Small Leather Bucket Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/2roy-small-leather-bucket-bag2.jpg?itok=AD6vhNcF)

 

 

 

[#### Roy Small Leather Bucket Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1060208)

£1,195

 

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[#### Roy Small Leather Bucket Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1060209)

£1,195

 

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## **The Nile**

One of the brand’s most explosive launches, last summer was undeniable the season of the Nile. With its quirky circular handle and signature Chloé saddle shape, it was the most-copied format of the year.

 

 

 

 ![Nile Bracelet Small Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/1nile-bracelet-small-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bagps1190.jpg?itok=vdgOGxXK)

 

 

 

[#### Nile Bracelet Small Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1060196/Chloe/nile-bracelet-small-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bag)

£1,190

 

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 ![Nile Bracelet Small Leather-Trimmed Python Shoulder Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/2nile-bracelet-small-leather-trimmed-python-shoulder-bag.jpg?itok=yQ81zHmM)

 

 

 

[#### Nile Bracelet Small Leather-Trimmed Python Shoulder Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/993007)

£1,770

 

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 ![Nile Bracelet Small Textured-Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/11/3nile-bracelet-small-textured-leather-and-suede-shoulder-bag.jpg?itok=Leaqokfk)

 

 

 

[#### Nile Bracelet Small Textured-Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1045027)

£1,190

 

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