There is no simpler way to make a fashion statement than with an eye-catching bag on your arm. Choosing the perfect handbag can, after all, be the definitive factor between a good outfit and a great one.

Now, the handbags we’re coveting are those that boast interesting shapes. From trapezoidal twists to chic curves, the bags to buy this season are cutting shapes in a subtle but utterly striking way. These are our favourites.