There was a time when “the bigger, the better“, rang true for the handbag. Now, it’s the complete opposite – “small is best”, which explains the rise and rise of the cross-body bag. From candy coloured beauties to leather structured must-haves complete with gold hardware, here’s 20 cross body bags we can’t get enough of. (Pictured above Carvela Kurt Geiger Saddle Bag, £69 available at Kurt Geiger)

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