Bags for all

Funky colours and styles in bags are the rage this monsoon. MiD DAY explores the stores to bring you a cool selection

Are you a one bag that lasts all seasons person or are you bags full in your wardrobe? Are you one of those who look at this perfect colour on the shelves, which you fall for and would love to carry it with your new dress. But when buying a bag this monsoon, make sure you don't end up with soaked currency and drenched must haves in that bag, when you're out in the rains. Leather bags look extremely classic, but they're a complete no-no for the monsoons. Large carry- the-world-in-your-bag street side bags are convenient and look trendy too. Resin is a safe option, if you want your chic bags to last till the next monsoon.

From high-end branded bags to those that don't-cost-a-thing-bags always make a great fashion statement. So go baggit!



The new bags from Fastrack include laptop bags, duffels, backpacks, totes and cross-bodies.
Where: At all Fastrack outlets.
Wallet factor: Rs 195 to Rs 1,695



UTV Bindass and Planet M bags are trendy with pictures of singers and fun graffiti on bags in funky colours. These are unisex bags and look very cool and the best part is you can flaunt them even when its pouring and still not fret about it being damaged.
Where: At all Planet M stores
Wallet factor: Rs 300 onwards



Gaultier's SS09 line of accessories inspired by Mr. Gaultier's iconic couture creations are the latest to hit the shelves. A couture look made famous by Freida Pinto, the Slumdog Millionaire leading actress at the LA Association awards has been inspired into a saddlebag and a clutch. This couture look appeared in the Gaultier Paris FW08 runway and was an instant success.
Where: Jean Paul Gaultier boutique, The Collection, UB City
Wallet factor: Rs 80,000 onwards

How about some bright coloured weather proof monsoon bags to uplift your mood? Go bright this monsoon, with bags in hues that will get you noticed ochre, lilacs and deep reds. Designer Sangita Chudiwala's bags are trendy and not too over the top. They are made of resin and completely water proof, so you don't need to worry, next time you want to play in the rain.
Where: Collage, 21/1, Wood Street, Ashoknagar.
Ph: 2556 6818 / 9.
Wallet factor: Rs 1,600 onwards

FCUK and Nike bags for men and women are elegant and casual at the same time. Great accesory for the season.
Where: Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle and all Nike stores.
Wallet factor: Rs 2,800 onwards