The chic Olsens don’t leave their favourite handbags behind when it comes to red-carpet styling

In this week’s (may we say) stellar edition of Grazia you’ll find an exclusive reveal of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s latest handbag designs. The stylish sisters are never seen without a top-notch handbag in tow – and they’ve already enjoyed major success with the arm candy created for their premium fashion label, The Row. Now the sisters are launching their debut handbag collection for their more accessible contemporary line, Elizabeth and James.

Elizabeth and James’ debut handbag collection includes the above haircow printed shopper and leopard haircow satchel

‘Ashley and I started with Elizabeth and James signatures: the perfect mix of masculine and feminine, the balance of uptown and downtown, aspirational yet attainable. We translated those elements into lightweight, functional bags
with a clean, minimal aesthetic,’ explains Mary-Kate exclusively to Grazia.

A selection of Grazia’s favourite Elizabeth & James bags

And while The Row’s price tags head into the ultra- luxury zone (one crocodile backpack cost over £20,000), Elizabeth and James’s ocelot-printed ponyskin or elegant caramel-coloured suede totes start at a tempting £250. From slouchy hobo silhouettes through to satchels and a cute little drawstring number (called the Sling), your everyday handbag needs will now be completely catered for.

The black satchel = a super-chic work bag

‘I love the sling and being hands free,’ says Ashley. Mary- Kate can’t decide. ‘I love them all. Right now, my favourite
is the cross body. The straps can be removed and the bag carried as a clutch. We think a lot about day-to-night when we design,’ she reveals. Watch out for a till-side scuffle as they continue to drop into Harvey Nichols, Matches and Magpie and Bear, like, RIGHT NOW!