A new season at Lakeland Leather means one very important thing… the office suddenly becomes extremely opinionated about handbags.

From suede totes big enough to carry your entire life, to cross body styles that go with absolutely everything, we’ve all got our favourites and narrowing it down to our firm favourite was no easy task.

So, we asked a few members of the team to pick the bag they’re loving most this season…

Nicky’s Pick: The Mirehouse Suede Sling Bag

Digital Executive Nicky has fallen firmly for the Mirehouse Suede Sling Bag in Chocolate Brown (the first choice of many but Nicky pipped everyone to the post)

“Hands-free but still stylish” was the brief and this one absolutely delivers. The rich chocolate woven suede gives it that effortlessly earthy feel, while the sling shape keeps it modern and easy to wear.

Perfect for coffee runs, weekend wandering and those “I’ll just take the essentials” moments that somehow still require snacks, lip balm and sunglasses.

Nicky’s opinion:
“It makes every outfit look more put together with basically zero effort.”

Charlotte’s Pick: The Tarn Hows Leather & Suede Tote

Head of Marketing Charlotte chose the beautifully understated Tarn Hows Leather & Suede Tote Bag in Chocolate Brown

Equal parts polished and practical, this is the kind of tote that works just as well for office days as it does for weekend brunch plans. The combination of leather and suede gives it a luxe feel, while the roomy shape means there’s space for everything including the things you definitely didn’t need to bring. (Charlotte is guilty of being an over packer!)

Charlotte loves how versatile it is:
“It’s one of those bags that can works for most events, plus it’s roomy enough for me to take all the things I need with me’

Yas’ Pick: The Dalston Leather Cross Body Bag

For Yas, our Concessions & Retail Manager, it had to be the Dalston Leather Cross Body Bag in Tan

Classic, timeless and in a really smart shape the Dalston is the kind of bag you’ll reach for those special occasions . The warm tan leather makes it an instant outfit-lifter, while the compact cross body design keeps things easy and comfortable.

Yas describes it as:
“The perfect modern bag to elevate any outfit’

Clare’s Pick: The Santon Suede Tote Bag

Graphic Designer Clare picked the Santon Suede Tote Bag in Green another firm favourite of most people.

The rich green suede feels fresh for the Summer season while still being incredibly wearable, and the relaxed tote shape gives it that effortless “cool without trying too hard” energy we all want.

Clare says:
“I love that it adds a pop of colour without feeling too bold, it’s soft suede makes it feel very organic.”

Final Thoughts

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from this little office debate, it’s that this season’s collection has something for everyone, whether you’re a cross body loyalist, a tote bag collector, or simply someone who enjoys having a bag nice enough to make strangers ask, “Where’s that from?”

Now excuse us while we try very hard not to add all four to our baskets.