The handbag is every modern woman’s style staple. More an item of fashion rather than function, the handbag completes, or even dictates your outfit of the day. It’s just an added bonus that it neatly carries your essentials, too!

To celebrate the importance of the handbag, we’ve rounded up Winter 2014’s most coveted styles in all shapes and sizes. From elaborate evening clutches to utilitarian chic totes, this is the ultimate guide on which bag to buy this season.

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