Phoebe Youl

The bag your wardrobe has been waiting for Asides If the last year has taught me anything, it’s that the best-dressed people aren’t necessarily carrying the loudest bags. As wardrobes have become more streamlined, I’ve found myself paying closer attention to the pieces that pull everything together. A really good handbag isn’t there to steal the spotlight; it’s there to do the heavy lifting—both literally and figuratively.

They're deep in a Vinted scroll Asides If your most stylish friend has suddenly gone quiet, chances are they’re deep in a Vinted scroll. The cult-favourite second-hand marketplace officially landed in Australia on July 1, and for fashion people and second-hand sellers, it’s been one of the year’s most exciting launches. If you’ve ever searched for a coveted vintage jacket or sold-out bag, only to discover it was listed on Vinted somewhere overseas, you’ll understand the excitement.

The only bags you need Image: Moritz Scholz / Getty Asides There comes a point when you realise the best designer bags aren’t always the ones with the longest wait lists or the loudest logos. More often than not, they’re the ones you instinctively reach for, again and again, without really thinking about it—the kind that seem to work no matter what you’re wearing or where you’re going.