Everything the team packed for Galway
Everything the team packed for Galway

Holly O'Neill

Here are the best Irish Easter eggs to indulge in this weekend
Here are the best Irish Easter eggs to indulge in this weekend

Edaein OConnell

Announcing the shortlist for the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026
Announcing the shortlist for the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026

Edaein OConnell

Wedding supplier spotlight: The Diamond Expert
Wedding supplier spotlight: The Diamond Expert

IMAGE

15 of the best books landing throughout April
15 of the best books landing throughout April

Sarah Gill

Spring wardrobe refresh: The chic classics made for transitional layering
Spring wardrobe refresh: The chic classics made for transitional layering

IMAGE

IMAGE staffer Hannah Stapleton shares her ‘little bites of pleasure’
IMAGE staffer Hannah Stapleton shares her ‘little bites of pleasure’

IMAGE

British–Palestinian chef and author Sami Tamimi shares his life in food
British–Palestinian chef and author Sami Tamimi shares his life in food

Sarah Gill

Join us for ‘In Full Bloom’: Spring into Style on Your Own Terms
Join us for ‘In Full Bloom’: Spring into Style on Your Own Terms

IMAGE

Naoise Ní Bhroin: 12 Irish phrases for strong women
Naoise Ní Bhroin: 12 Irish phrases for strong women

Naoise Ní Bhroin

Image / Fashion

Eight chain-strap bags to beat the January woes


By Ellen Bird
15th Jan 2019
Eight chain-strap bags to beat the January woes

Flash your fashion loyalty card with a swinging shoulder bag. If there’s one bag that ticks all the boxes, it’s this season’s chain bag. From metallic hues, monograms and velvet textures to butterscotch linings, the classic chain bag has been given a new lease of life with elaborate detailing. Whether you’re switching up your style or looking for an everyday staple, there’s a chain bag to suit every occasion; just ensure it swings from a shining metal strap.

If you’re feeling the January woes, elevate your 2019 wardrobe by checking out my picks of the best designer and high-street chain bags to wear as of today. You might even still catch some on sale…

 

Small boy bag, €3,850 at chanel.com

Buckled faux suede bag, €17.99 at Bershka

 

Cahier shoulder bag, Prada, €2,400 at farfetch.com

 

Checked print crossbody bag, was €49.95, now €29.99 at Zara

Spark chain shoulder bag, €40 at Topshop

Snakeskin effect gem bag, was €125, now €89.95 at uterque.com

Cube chain textured-leather shoulder bag, The Volon, €870 at net-a-porter.com

KAN I textured logo shoulder bag small, Fendi, €1,950 at Brown Thomas