Chainmail Bags Are Having a Major Fashion Moment

There are handbags that complete an outfit, and then there are the ones that become the outfit.

Chainmail belongs firmly in the latter category.

From its glamorous associations with party dressing to its place in contemporary fashion collections, the material has an ability to feel both nostalgic and remarkably current. 

With its fluid movement, light-catching finish and unmistakable sense of glamour, the chainmail bag has long occupied a special place in fashion. But right now, it feels particularly relevant. As fashion moves away from the pared-back minimalism of recent years and towards pieces with more texture, embellishment and personality, the chainmail handbag has found its way back into the spotlight.

Florence captures everything we love about the chainmail handbag.

Elegant without feeling overly precious, its shimmering mesh gives it an effortless sense of occasion, while its silhouette keeps the overall look modern.

Wear it with evening tailoring, pair it with a slip dress or let it bring a touch of polish to a more simple dress. Florence is designed for those moments when you want your accessories to do a little more.

Then there is Jaden.

Taking the chainmail trend somewhere softer, Jaden combines the fluidity and shine of metallic mesh with delicate pearl detailing.

The result is distinctly feminine without feeling overly traditional. The pearls add texture and dimension, catching the light alongside the chainmail and giving the bag an almost jewellery-like quality.

Whether you gravitate towards the understated shimmer of Florence or the romantic pearl detailing of Jaden, chainmail is an invitation to make the accessory the moment.