10 Boxy Shoulder Bags That Will Stand The Test Of Time

Some retail analysts have predicted the big return to wardrobe staples because when life gets wild, dependability is what one seeks for. And sometimes – whatever the state of things – dressing regular can be kind of… nice? Here, the boxy shoulder bag is one of the essentials from Fall/Winter 2021 that we like to call normalcy at its finest (wink).

By Gordon Ng, 10 Oct 2021

One of the most practical bag styles around; also one of the most playful bag styles around – regularly updated without losing its pragmatism. Introduced only in January, Dior’s Caro for example has been released in a new 13cm X 8cm X 4cm micro size that accentuates its graphic, quilted cannage motif and is handy for a lippie, keys and Airpods.

Louis Vuitton has gently rounded the corners of its elegant Pont 9 – distinguished by its classic and clean envelope shape and archival circular logo – to give us the slightly more casual Pont 9 Soft (above). And Burberry’s chunky metal chain-strapped Lola comes in one of its most charming finishes yet: soft check cashmere with a lambskin trim.

Here, 10 brands show how they're nailing the aesthetic.