Summer in the city presents wardrobe challenges of a different kind. For starters, finding the perfect balance between office chic and casual girl-about-town as the temperatures soar is no mean feat. But why stop at a summery shirt dress when you can get a shot of colour with a new-season bag?
McQueen's T-Bar Sling bag, £1,750, is just the ticket. Inspired by the crossbar detailing on a Victorian pocket watch, the oversize statement buckle is cut from silver-tone metal and engraved with the McQueen logo. It also makes an appearance on other key pieces in the spring/summer 2025 collection, designed by the brand's new creative director, Seán McGirr.
Asymmetrical and handcrafted from a single piece of textured calf leather, the bag can be worn as a crossbody using the adjustable leather strap. As for colours, take your pick from a choice of seven hues, including this version in soft shirting blue. Simply sling it over a denim jacket and breeze through summer in style.
Alexander McQueen, 27 Old Bond Street, London W1S 4QE