Trendkutu: Spring Summer 2010 Bag Silhouettes Part 1

According to leading UK-based trend forecasters WGSN, here are some of the bag silhouettes we can expect next season.

We can expect the cross-body trend to continue, influenced by the 70's but with sleeker, slimmer outlines in leather. (I'm hoping mum has kept some of her old cross-body LVs...)

The formal backpack is back, but where Prada vinyls and Vuitton's bucket-based shapes used to dominate the last time the backpack reigned, we can expect a slouchier silhouette this time around, or in alternative styles(e.g. the brief case/satchel shape in right) in soft leathers and fabrics, with pouch pockets on the exterior.

Hautekutu looks forward to the top-handled tote. Wrist it or handhold lovingly, or cross-body strap it as the need arises. Again, buttery leathers rule the day and textures will vary from tans and whiskies to patent or snake.

Meanwhile, although the trend isn't new - Paul Smith has made a signature out of the Union Jack, while Chanel and Kate Moss rocked it two springs ago, and Gucci's Sloaneys commemorating the opening of the flasgship store on Sloane Street kind of left a lot to be desired - as a tribute to London Fashion Week's celebration of its 25th Anniversary this year, here are some yummy bags bearing the Union Jack.

Go Brittania! by hautekutu featuring Monsoon bags

Items in this set:
Alexander McQueen clutch, $1,575
Angel Jackson clutch, 257 GBP
Butlerandwilson.co.uk bag, 37 GBP
Monsoon clutch, 30 GBP
Monsoon clutch, 30 GBP

Look out for Part Two of our SS2010 bag silhouette rundown...

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