Alexa Chung Just Wore Spring's Coolest Bag Trend

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At this point in the fashion game, it’s an unwritten rule that if Alexa Chung wears something, it’s the essence of cool. Effortlessly of-the-moment, to be precise. So, naturally, when the British style savant stepped out in New York toting an XL brown suede bag with silver studding, we took notice. The bag in question is the Nellcôte suede shopper by Valentino. The Italian heritage fashion house has seen an overhaul of late thanks to the appointment of new creative director Alessandro Michele (formerly of Gucci) to the luxury brand – who has come with an eclectic new vision, to boot. Ever since, Michele’s devotees, such as Chung, pictured above and below, have been showing their allegiance to the new direction – with ultra-covetable carry-alls a firm part of the new look.

Not only does Chung’s suede shopper nod to the boho trend that’s made a distinct comeback over the last year, it’s appealing as we’re always lusting after a capacious brown suede tote. An ample kind of bag that could fit your shopping, but it’s so chic you daren’t use it for such purposes. (Unless you’re Jane Birkin, that is. According to fashion lore, the British chanteuse used her Hermès Birkin with high frequency, and for such banal tasks, as if it were a Tesco bag for life.) Elsewhere, New York brand Khaite is nailing the look with its Elena studded bag, made from ultra-soft suede. While, on the high street, Mint Velvet and Stradivarius are tapping into the look. Shop an edit of the best brown studded suede bags below.