TopShop, Orlando Bloom, Cadbury’s chocolates, Mulberry handbags - the Brits get a lot of things right. I am loving this Mulberry Elgin Darwin Bag (shown in Oak, also comes in Chocolate), which upholds the label’s reputation for rich, smooth, high-quality leather. The construction is flawless, bypassing fussy details in favor of streamlined and stylish touches like a magnetic buckle and wraparound straps. This is a tote that can be used any day of the year - a great investment.

£495 ...