8 handbag colours that will never go out of style

Even the best outfit can fall a bit flat without the right bag. It’s the finishing touch — the part that pulls things together and says you didn’t just get dressed, you thought about it.

While bag shapes and sizes drift in and out of favour, colour is where you can play it smart. Pick the right shades, and you’ll wear them forever.

1. Red: bold enough to stand out, but always classic.

2. Lilac: a soft switch from beige, and surprisingly easy to match.

3. Brown: warm, grounding, and endlessly wearable; the underdog of neutrals.

4. Pink: playful but not silly.

5. Silver: technically metallic, practically neutral; adds polish to everything.

6. Green: for when you want something interesting but still timeless.

7. Blue: especially navy; calm, considered, and goes with more than you think.

8. Black: always right, always reliable, and never needs explaining.