Retro Embossed Shoulder Bag

Colour leads here. A small square shape in wine red, deep green or soft pink, its surface embossed so the light slides across with a low, even sheen. The body is medium soft, pliant enough to tuck under the arm and structured enough to keep its line.

Inside, everything has a place: card slots, a coin pocket, zip compartments, a clear window for an ID and a clip for keys. The Oxford cloth lining keeps small things from shifting about when you are on the move.

Sling it over one shoulder for a market morning or a long lunch, or wear it across the body when your hands are full. At 18 by 4 by 17 cm it takes a phone, a cardholder and a lipstick, and nothing more.

Light in the hand and easy to live with, it works with tailoring as readily as with denim. Choose black or brown for a quiet finish, sky blue or light purple when you want the accessory to speak first.

• Smooth PU outer with an embossed finish and a solid colour
• Vertical square shape, 18 x 4 x 17 cm
• Oxford cloth lining with card slots, coin pocket and zip sections
• Clear ID window and key clip inside
• Medium-soft body with interlining for shape
• Eight shades: wine red, green, black, pink, brown, sky blue, lotus root starch, light purple