Canvas bags have recently come into their own of late, moving from what was once thought of as the most casual of handbag material into a niche, artisanal handbag form. The canvas bag is springing up everywhere and it’s not just your beat up old canvas beach bag or well-travelled canvas rucksack anymore. The canvas revolution has begun! This earthy material is so versatile in its uses, that we are seeing printed canvas and canvas photo bags more and more in our constant search for the next unique piece of arm candy. With the likes of Fendi, Balenciaga, Miu Miu and Marc by Marc Jacobs all introducing canvas and canvas print into their collections we can see that this is a trend embraced by both large and small designer brands.
Who’s using canvas?
If you’re after more of a chic canvas look then check out some cool canvas creations such as the Balenciaga Canvas Part-Time bag, the Balenciaga Canvas City bag and the Balenciaga Canvas Town bag, all of which are super stylish, have structure, shape and an on trend appeal.
Try the Dolce and Gabbana canvas and raffia bag for a super cute canvas look or the Gucci Brick Lane Original Gg Canvas Tote for a practical high end designer statement tote. Ralph Lauren is making the popular messenger style bag in a canvas and leather version but for a more scaled down price range, try the Printed Earl Valentine canvas tote bag by very current designer, Anya Hindmarch who has gone for an animated, colourful print on canvas. Amongst other brands, The Love Moschino Home Canvas tote bag in blue is also a winner for some affordable canvas action.
Why canvas?
Why not canvas?! This hardwearing material can be formed into many styles and embellished, dyed, waxed and printed on. The popularity of canvas based handbags has sky rocketed, as they lend a laid back summer edge to your outfit.
Where can I wear my canvas bag?
The range of canvas handbags out there at the moment is so diverse that you can pick one up for almost any occasion! The higher-end, luxury brands out there are making gorgeous canvas bags that are suitable for the office. The Miu Miu Leather-trimmed Canvas Tote is a perfect example. It is a highly structured piece, and the addition of gold hardware and panelling make this canvas handbag a front runner for your office choice. Also try the Reed Krakoff Boxer Leather and Canvas tote for the ultimate timeless office canvas accessory. For a more relaxed canvas bag, take the Meredith Wendell Canvas circle bag to the gym, and at £225 the V73 Bandes printed canvas tote is your perfect everyday handbag choice. It has an on trend acid orange print on canvas and is the ideal shape and size for everyday use. There’s a canvas bag for all situations, including designer canvas clutches, so there’s no excuse not to be completely canvas crazy this season.
Post written by Claire Cobley
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