The black handbag is a no brainer. Everyone has one. It’s just a matter of updating it every couple of years.

But now it’s time to to take a new look at the white handbag. While not new to the scene, it has recently been upgraded from ‘novelty’ to ‘essential’. This promotion makes perfect sense really – with the fashion world’s current flirtation with all things white, cream and pink.

Follow the link below for my round-up of all the best white handbags you can buy right now…

1. Giancarlo Petriglia chain strap bag, $1349.37
2. Stella McCartney clutch, £450
3. Michael Kors handbag, $216
4. L.K Bennett ‘Rosie’leather bag, £350
5. Brian Atwood ‘Crossbody’ bag, $529.70
6. Valentino Garavani across body bag, $1095

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