Kate Middleton's black Aspinal of London handbag is her ultimate timeless go-to accessory
Kate's black Aspinal of London handbag is a classic in her collection
Kate Middleton's black Aspinal of London handbag is a timeless classic that we love seeing her step out with.
- The Princess of Wales is the proud owner of an array of gorgeous designer bags - but her black Aspinal of London handbag is a particularly timeless piece.
- The future Queen Consort is a big Aspinal of London fan and has various other offerings by the big name British label in her bag collection.
- In other royal news, Kate Middleton's favourite shimmery bronzer that she wore on her wedding day is on sale right now.
While it's often Kate Middleton's dresses, her incredible collection of high heels or her stunning jewellery collection that leave royal fashion fans swooning - her designer bag collection never fails to impress.
From Mulberry favourites like her go-to white Amberley crossbody or her bold red Darley bag to her Emmy London clutch that she proudly owns in 12 colours, there's no doubt something in Kate's stash to wow any handbag enthusiast.
And when it comes to a simple, timeless black handbag, the Princess of Wales's go-to Aspinal of London piece fills that role perfectly.
The handbag in question is the Aspinal of London Midi Mayfair Bag in Deep Shine Black Croc.
The seriously luxe £595 bag is handcrafted from the finest full-grain leather and features a classic top handle design while also doubling up as a crossbody thanks to the detachable leather strap that can even be personalised with your name or initials.
The high-quality croc patterned bag keeps things simple with its hardware, with the Aspinal of London signature shield lock closure sitting front and centre on the flap opening.
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Among other occasions, the Princess of Wales once stepped out holding the Mayfair Midi during a trip to Denmark in 2022, pairing the simple bag with a bold red blazer from Zara and a pair of flattering flared trousers as she paid a visit to the Copenhagen Infant Mental Health Project at the University of Copenhagen as part of her work in early childhood years.
Catherine has the Mayfair Midi in Lilac too, with the purple-toned take on the Aspinal icon giving it a perfect spring-like feel.
And there's so many other designs and colourways to choose from, with impressive embroidered patterns and a range of shades from vibrant orange to lowkey taupe.
RRP: £595 | Approved by the Princess of Wales herself and providing a totally timeless and classic touch to any handbag collection, the black Midi Mayfair is undoubtedly an investment that will act as that reliable black bag we all need in our lives for years.
RRP: £89 | If Catherine's high end Aspinal favourite is way out of your price range but you're still in need of a trusty leather tote, this M&S offering is made from 100% soft grain leather and has the same top handle and crossbody perks that Kate's has, along with simple but elegant gold hardware.
RRP: £39.47 | This Amazon find is a pretty similar dupe for Kate Middleton's black Aspinal of London handbag. With croc PU leather, a top handle with gold detailing, a detachable strap and envelope flap closure, it offers the basics of the Aspinal option without the pricey luxury. Great for channelling the same vibes as Catherine without paying royal prices.
Caitlin is News Editor for woman&home, covering all things royal, celeb, fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Caitlin started on local papers and titles such as Cosmopolitan, Now, Reveal and Take a Break while studying for her Multimedia Journalism degree. She also worked in Fashion PR as a Press Assistant for Arcadia's Topshop before becoming a part of the Now team. Caitlin went on to add the likes of Woman, GoodtoKnow, WhatToWatch and woman&home to her writing repertoire before moving on to her current role.
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