More versatile than a briefcase and more stylish than a rucksack, the dispatch bag is spring’s kit-carrier of choice. Our Style director cherry picks the finest on the market.
Penfield @Urnban Outfitters
Green canvas and tan leather messenger bag £85 by PENFIELD @ URBAN OUTFITTERS; urbanoutfitters.co.uk (Best Value)
Marks & Spencer
Leather turn lock dispatch bag £99 by MARKS & SPENCER COLLEZIONE; marksandspencer.com
Mulberry
Gunmetal ‘Henry’ messenger bag £608 by MULBERRY; mulberry.com
HUB
Chocolate hard leather messenger bag £155 by HUB; hubshop.co.uk
COS
Navy canvas messenger bag with tan leather detailing £125 by COS; cosstores.com
Ally Capellino
Charcoal and khaki ‘Danny’ messenger bag £154 by ALLY CAPELLINO; allycapellino.co.uk
HERMÈS
Chocolate calfskin leather “Barda 43” messenger bag £4,280 BY HERMÈS; 020-7499 8856
Marc Jacobs
Chocolate weathered leather messenger bag with £350 by MARC BY MARC JACOBS; my-wardrobe.com