We’re all about travelling light. Leave your designer handbags in the office, and simply head out for lunch with your essentials packed in a stylish pouch or wristlet. Check out our current faves by LeSportsac, Uniqlo, Kipling and an exclusive collab by Coach and Selena Gomez.
Not keen on carrying your heavy designer crossbody bags or luxury handbags around the CBD for work lunches? We’ve got your back – or rather, bag. Instead, travel light and stuff your essentials ( keep it to cash, cards, phone, lippy and a packet of tissue because a girl’s still gotta ‘chope’) into a stylish yet much smaller bag. Right now we’re loving these pouches and wristlets by Kipling, local label Onlewo, and some rad collabs by Uniqlo x Disney, and Coach x Selena Gomez.Yes you can stay on top of your office fashion game with less.
Anya Hindmarch
This eye-catching (see what we did there) number is big enough to fit all your essentials. The playful pouch comes features the brand’s signature eyes motif, and is made from one piece of leather that has been folded to create a luxe finish. And if you prefer staying hands-free, there’s a detachable wrist strap!
Anya Hindmarch, Level 2, Takashimaya Department Store, Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard Rd, Singapore 238873, p. 6732 0252.
Coach x Selena Gomez
What do you get when you put two of the biggest names in Hollywood and fashion together? One exclusive collection. Actress-singer Selena Gomez has teamed up with luxury fashion brand Coach to create limited edition bags inspired by the American heritage, craftsmanship and fuss-free luxury Coach is known for. We want the Selena Wristlet (above), which comes in Selena Black Cherry, Selena White and Selena Red. No matter the colour, this small hand-carry is feminine, versatile and absolutely fab for lunch or after-work drinks. Leave behind the laptop, please.
Coach, available at multiple locations including #B2-40, 2 Bayfront Ave, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956, p. 6222 1771.
Uniqlo’s Magic For All
Brace yourself for a serious dose of nostalgia. The Japanese fashion brand’s new Disney collection offers pouches and wristlets decorated in classic 1940s artwork of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Love that vintage effect.
Uniqlo, 01-01 to 04/23 to 25,02-01 to 06/26 to 32/K1 to K5,03-01 to 05/27 to 33/K1/K2, 181 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238896.
Kipling
Need a wristlet that’s both stylish and functional? Say no more. Kipling’s Fall 2017 collection has plenty of multi-functional wristlets in a variety of sizes that work as wallets, or keeping your loose change, makeup, keys and phones organised. Wristlets from its Edgeland collection come with three compartments for all your pocket-sized essentials, and are lightweight and water-resistant – bonus!
Kipling, available at multiple locations including #01-25/25A, Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street, Singapore 188021, p. 6254 6108.
Onlewo
When it comes to local designs, look no further than Singapore label, Onlewo. Beyond creating beautiful textiles, founder Mike Tay collaborates with other Singapore-based designers to create wearable items inspired by the heritage, places and cultures of Singapore. We love this spacious Blk 2 pouch, inspired by the symmetry of Singapore’s HDBs. Nothing like lunching in the city with a piece of Singapore in your hand!
Onlewo, 129 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208847, p. 9112 4685.
LeSportsac x Donna Wilson
Make a statement with this quirky collection by LeSportsac and British textile designer, Donna Wilson. The collab is Donna Wilson’s first bag and accessory collection, which sees totes, pouches and cosmetic bags embellished in playful designs featuring landscapes and wildlife. The special edition collection is made using handcrafted techniques such as felting, sewing, knitting and wrapping. Ah, nothing like having a comfy pouch in hand.
Available at LeSportsac from November 2017, #B1-12A ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801, p. 6634 7969.
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