Is The Row's Slouchy Banana Bag the Next It Bag?

last updated 17 November 2023

When it comes to powerhouse design duos, it doesn't get much better than Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen. The two have solidified themselves as ones to watch over the last 10 years, completely defying critics who thought The Row would be just another celebrity clothing line, and it's fair to say, the Olsens certainly proven that they have the magic touch.

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A roomy, crossbody bag big enough to hold all of your essentials and look good while doing it? Jennifer Lawrence has cracked the code to practical-meets-premium dressing, and it's a formula we'd like to copy.

While their ready-to-wear clothes are definitely coveted, it's their shoes and accessories that have been gaining the most traction of late. The Row's front-zip boots have been popular every winter since 2019, and after we saw the leather ballet flats on the feet of everyone from Kendall Jenner to Who What Wear contributor Monikh Dale, we knew we had an accessories stalwart on our hands. But now thanks to the likes of Sienna Miller and Jennifer Lawrence, the Slouchy Banana crossbody bags are popping up all over Instagram, and we couldn't be happier.

Adored by celebs, editors and influencers alike, the bag first appeared as a part of The Row's S/S '19 collection and has quickly become a repeated favourite.

Keep scrolling to see how the fashion crowd are styling the bag now, and shop the style below. Could this be the perfect, practical leather handbag? We're inclined to think so.

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Just beautiful. A true forever piece.

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The banana bag will go with just about everything in your wardrobe, but Chiara makes the case of keeping it simple and wearing it as. part of a full monochrome look.