The weather is starting to get cooler and it’s time to slip into our woollen coats, knitted scarves, and stylish boots – but don’t forget to make room in your closet for new winter bags! Whether you’re jet setting off to Europe to chase the summer sun, you’re travelling locally for business, or you’re cosying up at your local coffee shop for a hot chocolate – we have the best bags for winter 2023 to cover off all of your needs.
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING THE PERFECT WINTER BAG
While you can wear your favourite Queen of Hearts bag during any season, some materials and sizes are more suitable for the cooler months. Here are some considerations when choosing the best bags for winter.
Size of your bag
The size of your bag will vary depending on how you’re spending the winter months. Large oversized travel bags such as the Jamie large duffle are the best bags for winter travel as you can fit your larger items including thick winter scarves and outerwear.
Runway shows including Loewe and Balmain have declared winter 2023 the year of the oversized carryall. Large bags have dominated the catwalk and you’ll never have to worry about not having enough space for all your necessities! Clothes? Boots? Laptop? Check!
A medium sized tote is perfect for carrying your winter essentials such as gloves, a coffee flask and a foldable umbrella. Our Adriana tote is the perfect size and she’s available in two neutral colourways making her a great choice to compliment any winter outfit.
Smaller bags are great if you’re ducking out for a hot coffee run on a cool day and you just need to take your essentials such as your phone and keys. We recommend our Maryanne croc-embossed shoulder bag.
Material
When selecting the best bags for winter, fabrication is important. During those winter rain showers, you want a bag with resistant fabrication to protect the contents of your bag. Vegan leather is the perfect winter material. Our Maryanne, Liliana, Katherine, and Adriana bags are all made from vegan leather which you can easily wipe clean making them an excellent choice.
Colours and patterns
When considering our winter wardrobes, we tend to think of darker tones, and for good reason, they create a sophisticated look. Classic black bags will never go out of fashion and when paired with matching black boots or a beautiful scarf, it’s a match made in heaven. Other darker toned bags we recommend for the winter season include navy blue and olive green.
Leopard print is always a great coveted print for winter bag styles and is almost always on-trend. Our Anthea backpack, Jamie large duffle, Jamie small duffle, and Kat 2 tote styles are all available in leopard print and black making them classic, staple winter accessories.
If you’re a Queen who feels winter is dark enough and you love to spice up your outfit with a pop of bright colour, we have you covered. Our Anne 2 cross body shoulder bag in hot pink and our Liliana tote in fire engine red pair beautifully with a black coat andscarf. Red was the front running colour throughout fashion week. Both bags add a burst of colour to darker winter outfits.
WINTER 2023 BAG TRENDS AND STYLING TIPS
If winter has you lacking style inspiration, our winter 2023 bag trends have you covered.
Top handle tote bags
Detail and volume
A gold statement handle on a bag can add elegance to a dark winter outfit. Our Maryanne shoulder bag features a gold chain detailed handle which adds volume and can take your winter outfit from day to night.
Combining textures
If you crave comfort and cosy fabrics as we brace for the cold days ahead, pair your favourite teddy coat and knitted pieces with our leather look bag styles.
Croc-embossed styles
Timeless croc-embossed bags are poised to be everywhere this winter. Team the luxe croc styles with animal prints for a fresh fall look.
BEST BAGS FOR WINTER: THE BUSINESS TRIP EDIT
Winter work trips won’t be gloomy with our range of stylish, functional business bags. On those rainy days, you need a durable bag that will protect your precious electronics including your laptop and tablet. We recommend our Aline laptop backpack, Zoe backpack, Lilly tote, and Denise backpack as they all have separate padded compartments for your electronics and they fit perfectly on any trolley case. They’re available in various colourways including black and leopard print.
BEST BAGS FOR WINTER: THE BUSINESS TRIP EDIT
Whether you’re holidaying locally or chasing the sun across Europe, winter will be a stylish affair with our range of travel bags. The Jamie large duffle is the perfect travel companion for local holidays as well as escaping winter on your sunny Europe trip as she fits perfectly over any suitcase trolley handle. Smaller bags such as our Anne 2 and Teresa crossover body bags can also be flat packed in your winter suitcase and you can bring them back on your return flight as carry-on luggage as they’re the perfect size.
THE BEST BAGS FOR WINTER - THE QUEEN OF HEARTS EDIT
No winter outfit is complete without a stylish bag. With our wide range of bags perfect for winter outings, travel, and business trips, we’ve made it easy to elevate the cosiest of looks. If you sign up via our website, you’ll also receive 20% off your first purchase.