The expensive-looking affordable bags that anyone will think are designer

Lucy Alston and the COS Swing crossbody bag in black leather.
* The Swing bag has become a cornerstone of the COS collection. This season it’s offered in a timeless black shade that will complement everything you style it with. It’s crafted from supple smooth-grain leather and has a wide strap that can be held in hand or slung effortlessly across the body.
(Photo via @lucyalston)

Chloe Hayward is carrying the ARKET curved shoulder bag in black.
* Mid-size bag featuring a curved design. A versatile bag that can be worn on the shoulder or as a cross-body.
(Photo via @chloehayward)

Francesca Saffari is carrying: ARKET suede tote bag in brown.
* Suede leather tote bag with a semi-rigid feel and spacious enough to fit a laptop. It features a matte finish and is styled with an adjustable, five centimeter wide shoulder strap and magnetic closure. Inner compartment with zip closure.
(Photo via @francescasaffari)

Francesca Saffari is carrying the Sézane Mara bag in black smooth leather.
* For those days when you have 101 things to do, there’s Mara… Crafted from the smoothest leather with sliding handles and the most beautiful details, you can see that a lot of love has gone into creating your new companion.
(Photo via @francescasaffari)

Emili Sindlev is carrying the Sézane Claude bag. Available at SEZANE.COM
* Autumn’s most-wanted bag has arrived. With its half-moon shape, signature clasp and an infinite range of colours: Claude will never leave your shoulder this season. The best part? Claude is bigger than it looks, and the perfect size to carry books, notebooks and the largest purse you own.
(Photo via @emilisindlev)

LAIA’S PICK: the Sézane Milo bag in black.
* Crafted by our expert artisans from the smoothest leather, our Milo Classic bag is the pièce de resistance your wardrobe has been waiting for. Perfectly versatile, its adjustable strap offers you three different lengths. We also can’t get enough of its signature clasp that adds elegance to every outfit.
(Photo via @tinvcb)