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Home · Accessories

Crossbody Bags

Crossbody Bags
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Light Load

Christina Milan keeps her load light with a cross body strapped clutch.

Crossbody Bags
02
Party Purse

This cute shimmery purse is perfectly sized for a cell, lip gloss, and cash.

Party Box Lizard Minaudiere, $59, Nine West

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03
Minimal Assets

The perfect everyday bag for the minimalist. We love the fold over closure.

Big Buddha Liberty, $80, Piperlime

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04
Strapped In

Even if it’s just for show, the criss-cross detailing on the front of this hobo give a sense of added security for your goods.

Olivia Harris By Joy Gryson Bonded Hobo, $495, shopbop.com

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05
Throw It In The Bag

Beyonce totes a miniature hobo with all of the vacation necessities.

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06
Dripping in Gold

The gold studs and thin chain strap are such a glam addition to this cute purse.

Rebecca Minkoff Collection Studded Cinched Bag, $495, Saks Fifth Avenue

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07
Purple Rain

Add a pop of purple to your outfit with this grape-colored pouch.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Handbag, Hamilton Crossbody Bag, $148, Macy’s

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08
Gold Rush

Mix in a touch of opulence with gorgeous gold studs and a refined link chain straps.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Embellished Dot Perfect Purse, $280, Net-A-Porter

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09
Hands Free

Rihanna keeps her hands free by toting her purse on her shoulder.

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10
Modern Fanny-Pack

The zip front shape has the look of an updated and much more chic fanny pack.

Botkier BIJOUX Crossbody, $295, Ssense

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11
On The Fringe

Sleek strips of leather are so in line with this seasons fringe trend.

Isabel Marant Frangie fringed leather bag, $875, Net-A-Porter

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12
Showing Skin

Joy Bryant is showing some skin (cow skin that is) mixing a tan leather strap bag with a cropped black leather jacket.

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13
Highs and Lows

The striped cloth strap against olive toned leather makes for a nice mix of high end and low end in one piece.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Saddlery Perfect Purse Messenger, $278, Barneys New York

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14
Biker Chic

Zipper-like edges along the envelope flap-top and gold chain linked straps looks like a cool biker jacket transformed into a purse.

Matt & Nat Hendrix Handbag, $165.00

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15
Chanel in Chanel

Chanel Iman knows how to rock her Chanel. Here, she’s carrying a bright red quilted purse.

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16
Object of Desire

Every lady is bound to feel even more ladylike with a classic quilted Chanel purse.

Chanel Black Caviar & Gold Jumbo Classic Quilted Purse, $3,495

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17
Go Long

Perfect for wearing cross body, this extra long chain-link strap (10 3/4" drop), attached to a mini embossed suede purse will easily free up your hands to tote shopping bags with your other splurges.

Tory Burch McLane Mini Bag, $350.00

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18
Retro Glam

This super cute carryall looks like an oversized retro coin purse. The added details—gold studs, strap and dangling fringe, makes it even more fab.

Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Kiss Bag, $345, Revolve Clothing

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19
Finishing Touches

Paula Patton tops off her sexy black ensemble with a white strap purse.

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