A black handbag is the second hardest working accessory you'll ever own (after your favourite pair of ankle boots, of course [1]). So why not invest in a classic, structured handbag that fits perfectly into your lifestyle? — especially one of the gorgeous new designs that are fresh for Autumn 2019.
When shopping for a great handbag, think of it as an investment piece that will be travelling with you for many years to come. It should fit all your essentials like your phone, cards, and keys, but it's doesn't hurt if there's enough space for an umbrella, book, or water bottle, too. Whether you're heading to the office, school, the gym, or an impromptu overnight, what matters most is that the size of your bag complements your lifestyle. We all want a bag that's big enough to fit everything we need but small enough to take on a night out (if necessary). That's why we've searched for the best black handbags online that are large enough to hold all your bits and with a structured, classic design for a smart addition to all your outfits.
Ahead, are 19 of our favourites from carryall totes (with zippers!) to classic shoulder bags, medium-size cross bodies, and some vegan options, too.
Anine Bing Greta Bag
Anine Bing Greta Bag [3] (£480)
Charles & Keith Croc-Effect Structured Bag
Charles & Keith Croc-Effect Structured Bag [4] (£49)
mlouye Convertible Flex Bag
mlouye Convertible Flex Bag [5] (£349)
A.P.C. Half Moon Bag
A.P.C. Half Moon Bag [6] (£377)
Givenchy Antigona Medium Tote
Givenchy Antigona Medium Tote [7] (£1,690)
Gucci Arli Large Shoulder Bag
Gucci Arli Large Shoulder Bag [8] (£2,230)
Topshop Shine Mini Shoulder Bag
Topshop Shine Mini Shoulder Bag [9] (£25)
Matt & Nat ABBI Tote Bag
Matt & Nat ABBI Tote Bag [10] (£110)
& Other Stories Short Leather Crossbody Bag
& Other Stories Short Leather Crossbody Bag [11] (£129)
Kurt Geiger Florence Chain Tote
Kurt Geiger Florence Chain Tote [12] (£79)
V By Townsley Alexandra Vegan Bag
V By Townsley Alexandra Vegan Bag [13] (£350)
Saint Laurent Sac De Jour Medium Tote
Saint Laurent Sac De Jour Medium Tote [14] (£2,250)
mlouye Studio
mlouye Studio in black [15] (£309)
Charles & Keith Double Handle Structured Tote
Charles & Keith Double Handle Structured Tote [16] (£86)
Kurt Geiger Mini Shoreditch Cross Body
Mini Shoreditch Cross Body [17] (£139)
Calvin Klein Leather Lock Cross Body Bag
Calvin Klein Leather Lock Cross Body Bag [18] (£210)
Sandqvist Lea Bag
Sandqvist Lea Bag [19] (£329)
Marc Jacobs The Editor 29 Bag
Marc Jacobs The Editor 29 Bag [20] (£341)
See by Chloe Satchel Bag
See by Chloe Satchel Bag [21] (£397)