The Affordable Quiet Luxury Handbag That Ticks Every Box

When it comes to handbags, the options can feel surprisingly binary. On one end, you have the ultra-luxury heavyweights, The Rows and the Chanels of the handbag world; the forever pieces that come with a four-figure price tag. On the other, high-street styles that look the part, but don’t always go the distance. If, like me, you sit somewhere in between, wanting something well-made and timeless without the four-figure price tag, then it’s worth turning your attention to the mid-range. And, when I kept seeing the same chic Strathberry handbag pop up on my feed, I knew I’d hit the jackpot.

The Kite Hobo is exactly the kind of piece that proves why the mid-range is the perfect sweet spot. Merging style and function, It’s roomy (and I mean actually roomy), but still looks considered, and its softly structured shape holds itself well, while still feeling relaxed enough for everyday use. It fits everything you need—laptop, umbrella, a knit you didn’t think you’d need—and somehow still looks polished. If you’re someone who travels heavy, the maxi version leans into that energy, but keeps things refined thanks to the brand’s signature gold bar hardware..

It’s a staple in many chic wardrobes, including our Deputy Editor Rebecca Rhys-Evans who has already made it part of her daily rotation, wearing it from desk to dinner without a second thought, which tells you everything you need to know.