Like cashmere coats or diamond rings, your bag is an irrefutable investment item. So opt for fashion’s most sought-after with this selection of new season arm candy from Harvey Nichols Birmingham.

Gucci celebrates its archival design codes with its Ophidia Flora tote bag, £1,410. Panelled with the label’s monogrammed GG Supreme coated canvas, it’s decorated with a statement print from the 60s. Continuing the historical theme, it’s beautifully finished with signature striped webbing and the iconic logo plaque.

Valentino’s attention grabbing VSling print leather cross-body bag, £2,010, features the brand’s Resort 20 ivory and black giraffe print and the iconic gold-tone V plaque. This compact musthave may be small, but it certainly packs a stylish punch.

The Mystic mini leather top handle bag, £1,790, is Givenchy’s latest IT bag and takes inspiration from structured
haute couture silhouettes instantly elevate your look. Constructed from pale pink leather, it’s defined by its sculptural shoulders and hand-finished detailing.

Wear your heart on your sleeve with Marc Jacobs’ signature Marc Jacobs Box leather cross-body bag, £335. In ivory leather, this compact style features a red shoulder strap and is decorated with a bold heart print and logo embroidery.

Givenchy’s Eden bag, £2,050, is the latest design in the label’s line-up of covetable accessories. Crafted from smooth white leather, the boxy structure is accented by graphic top-stitching and the archival gold-tone logo plaque, which work to enhance its luxurious appeal.

In stylish baby pink, the Angie small crossbody bag, £1,490, from Saint Laurent Paris is expertly crafted from glossy
leather. Its quilted style is adorned with the house’s iconic logo plaque and there’s an optional shoulder strap so you can wear it in a variety of ways.
With its iconic status, Gucci’s GG Marmont mini leather cross-body bag, £1,330, in an elegant ivory hue is our new season hero piece. Made from smooth matelassé leather, it’s tailored to a sweet mini size and sculpted with a heart at the back, while its silhouette is adorned with a GG plaque.

Stella McCartney’s logo python-effect shoulder bag, £715, embraces the designer’s playful, quirky nature. Made from ecoconscious faux leather, this bold accessory is crafted with pastel python-effect panels and studded with a neon designer motif.