Shop Spring/Summer 2018’s Best Colourful & Playful Handbags

There’s nothing like a trendy and vibrantly coloured handbag to instantly update your look this season.

Christian Louboutin 'Rubylou' calf leather shoulder or crossbody bag

While practical when getting you through your daily routine, whether that includes work, a lunch gathering or a tour of some stores, these multi-purpose day bags are anything but boring. From fresh and bold colours to the pretty pastel ice cream-inspired hues that are having a moment, these bags are fun and cheerful and maybe a bit offbeat. Standout embellishments, logos and embroidery also help create a hip summer vibe.

Coming in myriad shapes and sizes, from this season’s trendy satchel bag to structured totes and indispensable arms-free crossbody gems, the latest crop of it-bags won’t disappoint. Scroll through to see all the season’s standout picks to add to your wishlist.

By Roula Allam

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Aigner sunny yellow and raspberry pink 'Candice' crossbody bag with accents in ultra green, a scaled-up clasp, a short chain with solid chain links and a long leather shoulder strap

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Antik Batik multi-coloured embellished leather shoulder bag at THE OUTNET.COM

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BOYY light blue 'Murano Karl 24 Top Handle' bag in calfskin leather with expandable oversized buckle and flap closure at ModaOperandi.com

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Chloé multi-coloured 'Roy' clutch in smooth calfskin leather with a supple body and straps in cotton and leather

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Coach New York light blue suede and crossgrain leather bucket bag detailed with laser-cut Tea Rose perforations and polished rivets

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Dolce & Gabbana yellow 'Miss Sicily' textured-leather shoulder bag with red accents, gold designer plaque and detachable chain shoulder strap at THE OUTNET.COM

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Etro soft velvet 'Rainbow' shoulder bag with a mixture of carpet embroideries and retro-style satin silver fastening with an 'E'

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Guess blue 'Sawyer' girlfriend bag with floral motif, metal logo, silver-coloured metal elements and woven chain handle

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Hermès jewel toned 'Constance' bag in alligator skin with palladium hardware in Ultra Violet at The List

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J.W. Anderson emerald green medium sized 'Pierce' bag in soft calf leather with gold-tone barbell pierce and adjustable leather shoulder strap at Bloomingdale's Kuwait

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Kate Spade New York nylon and leather trimmed boxy 'Watson Lane Sam' utalitarian bag in Sweetheart Pink

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Loewe light colour block 'Elephant Mini' crossbody bag in calf leather with long trunk, dot-perforated eyes and polished silvertone hardware

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Mayshad Paris orange 'Working' bag in calfskin leather with discrete white stripe and big outer pocket

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MCM 'Ilse East-West' shopper in pebble grain leather with long handle top and distinctive pyramid stud detailing in Sea Blue

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Mulberry 'Small Amberley Satchel' multi-purpose bag with signature Rider's Lock and feminine and decadent frills, enhanced by smooth calf leather in Lipstick Red

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NET-A-PORTER x Fendi 'Kan I' shoulder bag in white leather with the label's glossy silver and gold hardware, finished with black trims for a bold contrast

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Purificacion Garci¡a 'Origami' shopping bag in yellow leather with an origami-inspired pattern

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Roberto Cavalli white leather 'Aella' shoulder bag with stud detail around twist-lock fastening and woven chain and leather handle

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Salvatore Ferragamo pink 'Flower Ornament' flap bag embellished with a gold and resin closure with gold and coloured resin chain

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Tory Birch small 'Kira' tote bag in Italian leather with double-T logo as a graphic turn-lock closure and top handles accented with chunky resin chain in Poppy Red

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