tore the super-sized tote till summer, keep the beaded top-handle bag on standby, and make way for the tuck-under-your-arm shoulder-purse: the '90s favourite is back and at the top of our wish list.

Whether you've fallen for fresh incarnations at the latest runway shows which weighed in logo-heavy, embossed leather and boasting flora and fauna embroidery, or spent hours cruising other big brands for retro originals, the bag that defined the glamorous working woman’s 24/7 wardrobe has inspired a flurry of new admirers. A sleek silhouette plus surprisingly capacious qualities equals an everyday update that promises round-the-clock polish. Here is looking at some favourite throwback shoulder bags to carry you from eight-till-late.