Princess Kate is the undisputed 'It girl' bag queen - including discontinued Hermès clutch

'It girl' bags don't need a label to be instantly recognisable because Hollywood celebrities and supermodels always embrace them. Each season, a new bag emerges that everyone wants, and it quickly becomes a collector's item.

Although the Princess of Wales isn't a follower of micro-trends, she does enjoy investing in sought-after pieces of jewellery, which she tends to rotate and incorporate into new outfit choices. Which one is your favourite?

Kate was pictured on the day of her graduation from the University of St Andrews in 2005. Looking young and fresh, Kate carried the 'Le Pliage' bag by Longchamp in the medium size. Casually draped over her arm, the coffee brown design was a hugely popular piece at the time. Made from recycled polyamide, it's inspired by Japanese origami in its ability to be folded up and stored. It also has leather handles for a chic touch. The bag is still a hit with young women today, remaining the ultimate 'It-girl' bag on TikTok.

Kate is a long-time Mulberry fan. She often wears the classic label from head to toe, previously investing in their coats, bags and even fine jewellery. The quintessentially British brand is known for its high-quality, timeless leather pieces, and some of its most famous bags have been hailed as 'It girl' pieces, from the 'Bayswater' to the 'Alexa' (inspired by model Alexa Chung) and the 'Del Rey', which was named after superstar Lana Del Rey.

One of Kate's very first Mulberry bags was a bright pink number, known as the 'Hobo', which was a big hit in the late 90s and early 00s. The future Queen wore the style on a night out in 2008, where she rocked a green sequin halterneck top, neon-yellow hot pants, pink leg warmers, and knee-high heeled boots for a charity roller disco. Her Mulberry 'Hobo' took centre stage. 

In 2023, the Princess headed to Royal Ascot, earning the title of best-dressed in her delightful flowing red number by Alexander McQueen. Nestled subtly under her arm was the now-discontinued 'Rio' envelope clutch bag from Hermès, a very rare piece dating back to the 1990s. Hermès bags are widely considered to be the ultimate 'It girl' arm candy due to the exclusivity of their designs and expensive price tags.

In 2025, Kate lit up the stadium as she watched a rugby match between England and Australia in aid of the Rugby World Cup. We adored her incredible outfit choice: a sleek black suit, frilled blouse, and her much-talked-about lighter hair, which was twisted back in a chic, half-up, half-down style. Royal fans also spied her super stylish handbag, a vintage Chanel number that the royal has only worn a handful of times. The dazzling bag, known as the 'Classic Square Mini Flap Bag', is quite the collector's piece, crafted from timeless leather with a 24kt gold hardware colour combination. Prince William's wife has only been pictured with this bag a handful of times during her royal career, proving it's one of the most special items in her collection.