If you're looking for the best accessories to invest in this season, a good source of inspiration is always your favourite celebrities. From the Chloé jelly sandals to suede trainers, you can always trust them to champion the "It" item that's worth wearing.
Now the likes of Anne Hathaway (or, technically, Andy Sachs on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2), Alexa Chung, Bella Hadid, Amelia Gray and Colman Domingo have signalled that the designer handbag to invest in this years is courtesy of Valentino Garavani—and if you're loving the boho trend, this one is for you.
Introducing the Valentino Garavani Nellcôte bag, re-imagined for the season in its signature crossbody form with fringe details. Inspired by the spirit of the late ‘60s, the flat crossbody bag has been jazzed up with key additions in jacquard, grained calf leather, or with striking embroideries.
The style of choice for the majority of celebs? The soft studded fringed shoulder bag in 'Havana' beige or 'Testa di Moro' chocolate brown, that's guaranteed to effortlessly accompany all manner of summer outfits—and look chic well into autumn and winter, too.
As for how to style the Nellcôte, you can entirely take note from Anne, Alexa and Bella depending on your desired look. Alexa is all about leaning into the boho aesthetic, pairing her bag with a shaggy coat, denim and retro sandals with tights. Meanwhile, Bella's approach of white wide leg trousers and a fitted black top takes a more low-key approach, while letting the bag shine front and centre.
And as for Anne? She's nailed the elevated smart-casual office look with her blue jeans, brown suede blazer, snake-print boots and silk scarf, and added the chocolate-colour fringed bag for extra style points (she did work at Runway, after all...)
