20 Best Bucket Bags—According To A Fashion Editor Who Can’t Resist Them

A timeless silhouette loved by everyone from Taylor Swift and Nara Smith to Katie Holmes and Meghan Markle, they are instantly recognisable thanks to their deep, often cylindrical, shape, flat base and deceptive roominess.

In fact, I’d go so far as to say they’re one of the best bag styles you can go for that merges both practicality and effortless style. Void of unnecessary secret zips, pouches and pockets that – let’s be honest – only serve to test your temper when you forget which you’ve buried your keys in, the bucket bag is fuss free and often the much more unexpected choice.

So we’ve rounded up the very best to buy right now, whether you’re looking for a timeless classic, something for your holiday, a wedding guest bag or something under £100. Of course, there are some statement-making blow-the-budget options too, because we’re nothing if not loyal to topping up our wish list.

The best bucket bags to buy now:

STATEMENT-MAKERS

A statement-maker? Who, me? Sometimes we can’t help but want an ‘OH-MY-GOD-WHERE-DID-YOU-GET-THAT?!’ accessory, and I’ve always believed that a bag is the item to do just that. From bold prints and fabrics to logo emblazonment and unusual hardware, these are the women’s designer bucket bags that have landed firmly onto my wish list.