They say fashion is cyclical – and the current round bag trend is the most satisfying case in point yet.
There's something so inexplicably pleasing about a bag shaped in a perfect circle – and plenty of accessory designers couldn't agree more. With its origins stemming from the vintage 'hat boxes' women used to carry on their travels to keep their headpieces safe from damage, the circular bags may have become smaller in size but are still an easy way to add a certain touch of old-Hollywood glamour to an ensemble.
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Round bags first rolled onto the runway a few years ago at Chloé. The brand debuted its Pixie bag which featured a sophisticated circular silhouette – two flat round pieces bound together using a curved gusset, constructed from an exquisite blend of leather and suede.
© Photo: Getty ImagesGucci was another of the trendsetting fashion houses which chose to air its take on the catwalk, taking the bag style to new, spherical heights. The Italian luxury label exhibited chic globe-shaped accessories in smooth black leather, paired with opulent beadwork and richly textured crêpes.
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Back and better than ever, this season fill your boots with rounded styles from the likes of Gucci, Staud and Prada. If you fancy a pop of colour, turn to historic Italian fashion house Casadei for its playful mint iteration, whereas if you're looking to invest, it's hard to go wrong with a monogrammed lambskin Celine number. And if you want a classic piece, turn to Aspinal for its hat box-inspired mini circular bags.
Hello! Fashion picks the most stylish round bags to boost your accessory game:
Caro round pouch bag, £910, Dior
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Triomphe round bag, £530, Celine
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Paprika crossbody bag, £225, Ganni
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Casadei leather bag, £1,190, Farfetch
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Rosantica beaded bag, £800, Farfetch
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Ophidia mini GG round shoulder bag, £1,120, Gucci
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Prada metallic leather mini bag, £680, Farfetch
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Valentino Garavani Rose Edition Atelier leather crossbody bag, £1,740, Farfetch
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Micro hat box, £395, Aspinal of London
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Staud Moon leather shoulder bag, £260, Matches Fashion
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