I love '90s shoulder bags. There is something cute, classic and cool about them. I have the Topshop PHOEBE Nylon Shoulder Bag and whenever I swing it over my shoulder or hold the straps between my fingers, I feel confident and carefree. There is not much space inside which gives it a childlike and self-assured air. You can almost imagine there being just a Touche Éclat...
My Topshop PHOEBE Nylon Shoulder Bag
It all began with the Fendi Baguette in 1997. The iconic It bag that would go onto lead a starring role in Sex And The City...
The Dior Saddle Bag followed fast in 1999, another classic and firm favourite with New York Star columnist Carrie Bradshaw:
Carrie Bradshaw with her trusted Dior Saddle Bag by Getty Images via FLARE
Now the beautiful bags have made a comeback thanks to a resurgence in the Noughties. 2018 was The Year Of The Saddle Bag and Vogue have named the It bag as one of six key bag trends for SS19. Sarah Jessica Parker starred in Fendi's #BaguetteFriendsForever and Christian Dior updated the Saddle for their Fall 2018 Runway Show:
Celebrities have also been spotted rocking throwback and modern versions, from Dior poster girl Bella Hadid, to the original '90s princess Paris Hilton. Influencers such as Chaira Ferragni are also uploading the accessory to a new generation of followers:
Bella Hadid rocking a vintage denim Dior Saddle Bag by Getty Images via Harper's BAZAAR US
Paris Hilton holding the Snakeskin-Trimmed Sequin Fendi Baguette via Wheretoget
@chiaraferragni promoting the AW18 Dior Saddle Bag in Black Calfskin
For those without four figures, the high street have your back as ASOS have a copycat Saddle for £15 and Topshop have an array of shoulder bags in a variety of colours and prints. Resale sites such as Vestiaire Collective and eBay are great if you want to get your hands on a designer one at a lower price.
My love affair with '90s shoulder bags has just begun. The humble Topshop PHOEBE is my favourite that holds all my essentials. I am on the lookout for the next and who knows maybe one day I will have my very own Baguette.
