Cross-body bags - or hands-free bags as we prefer to call them, thanks to their obvious practical merits - are big news this season. There's no need to resort traditional tourist knapsack on your travels or at festivals now, as these fun and versatile accessories are here to help you transport your essentials in style. Here are a few of our favourites from the high street and designer brands alike.
1. Mischa Barton cross body bag with perforated flower detail; £39 at Tesco
2. DKNY French Grain cross body bag, two tone with lock; £136 at Selfridges
3. Autograph leather cross body bag; £45 at Marks and Spencer
4. Ted Baker 'Claris' leather cross body bag; £109 at House of Fraser
5. Oasis small envelope leather cross-body bag; £30 (was £35) at House of Fraser.
6. Chloé 'Haley' canvas cross-body bag; £435 at Harvey Nicholls
7. Nica lock-detail cross body bag in burnt orange; £17 at Very
