COS' Expensive-Looking Crossbody Bag Is IG Famous—the New Shade Has All My Attention

Listen up, everyone. I've found the perfect bag. Not only is it ideal for daily life⁠—it fits so much in it—but it's also great for evenings out. Don't believe me? Well, the good news is I've collected the evidence to prove how versatile and chic this bag actually is. But first, let me give you the details. It's a real leather crescent-shaped handbag with a thick strap. It's smooth and pretty featureless, other than a couple of silver belt studs and a well-hidden zip. There's no denying that it bears more than a resemblance to The Row's Banana Bag, but it actually comes from COS at a much more affordable price point.

It's unsurprising, then, that I've spotted so many minimalist queens, such as Marisa Martins, Brittany Bathgate and Alexis Foreman wearing this bag. Foreman opted for a tee-and-skirt look with hers, while Martins went for a tailoring look, and Brittany wears hers with pretty much everything, proving that this bag can be worn with plenty of outfits. I would also like to point out that I bought this bag for myself, which means that I really love it, and so did a number of the other Who What Wear UK editors. Today, I'm wearing it with wide-leg trousers and a blazer, but I've also been wearing it over relaxed knitwear and shirts, and it elevates the whole look.

The best part, though, is that it's the perfect bag to take with you through all seasons, as it slips just as easily over coats and shearling jackets as it does summer dresses. You might think this similar to the viral Uniqlo crossbody bag, which is also a great high-street find, however, I'd argue that the leather material makes COS' version a lot easier to take from day to night come autumn, winter, spring or summer.

Naturally with a bag this good, when it first dropped the style sold out in record speed and has gone even quicker upon every restock since. Last year there were a number of new colours, from beige to bright red, which literally flew out.

And I'm also happy to announce that after a good few seasons of the original reigning supreme, COS have just dropped a new iteration of the regular size—a beige suede version. Thanks to the fabric and shade, it of course looks equally as expensive and designer-like, so I'm sure this one will be just as much of a sellout success. If you still haven't managed to get your hands on one of COS's famous crossbodies, now's your chance to finally get hold of this fashion gold-dust handbag, or shop the new version before everyone else.

Scroll on to shop COS' crossbody bag, see how influencers are styling it for 2024 and then take a look at COS' other cult favourites including the quilted crossbody that every fashion person is trying to get their hands on.

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HOW INFLUENCERS STYLE THE COS CROSSBODY BAG:

Style Notes: It's the perfect accompaniment to relaxed tailoring.

Style Notes: For a more casual look, try Foreman's tee-and-skirt approach. You could also wear it with a pair of jeans.

Style Notes: I've styled this bag with a classic mac, ankle boots and a knit dress.

Style Notes: How expensive does it make this whole outfit look?

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