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Bags become super important during the warmer months. While winter dressing allows us to fill up the multitude of pockets and layers we’re wearing, hitting higher temperatures means fewer clothes and fewer pockets. As a substitute, shoulder bags will do the job.

Forgoing the double straps of a backpack, shoulder bags allow for less back coverage and therefore less sweat, too, which is a serious consideration. Big enough to fit your essentials and nothing more, it forces us to pack light and live with the consequences: a valuable life lesson in this day and age.

Below, we’ve put together a list of 10 shoulder bags to see you through summer and beyond. Ranging from refined luxury to full-on utility, all styles are covered by the following shoulder bags.

Shop 10 of the best shoulder bags for 2023 below.

ERL Printed Messenger Bag

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ERLPrinted Messenger Bag
$660
Buy at Mr Porter

You won't need a puffer jacket in spring, but our love for puffiness prevails with bags like this one. Besides its inflated look, ERL displays pop-art graphics to make it even more attractive. It also has a velcro fastening for easy closure.

KENZO Patch Shoulder Bag

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KENZOPatch Shoulder Bag
$470
Buy at Browns

NIGO reimagines Kenzo’s signature flower motif for this bag and spray-paints it throughout. Its half-moon shape makes it compact for everyday usage. The hanging compartment is perfectly sized to keep your AirPods safe at all times.

Rick Owens Adri Shoulder Bag

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Rick OwensAdri Shoulder Bag
$1540
Buy at Browns

Rick Owens presented transparent leather during its SS23 collection, and he is still going strong with it. This bright yellow shoulder bag is super roomy and has a detachable strap so that you can wear it as a large pouch, too.

Axel Arigato Distorted Bag

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Axel ArigatoDistorted Bag
$280
Buy at Axel Arigato

Minimal designs don’t have to be boring, and this Axel Arigato shoulder bag is proof. Keeping a sharp silhouette, the bag is distorted at one side to make it asymmetrical.

C.P. Company Ba-Tic Bag

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C.P. CompanyWaistband Bag
$375
Buy at C.P Company

C.P. Company channels its signature functionality with an adjustable shoulder strap, flap compartments, and a spacious main compartment. Also, its brown washed-out colorway makes this super easy to style with any casual ‘fit.

Marni Prisma Shoulder Bag

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MarniPrisma Shoulder Bag
$1350
Buy at Luisaviaroma

Fleece fever is still running high, and Marni knows it. This bag is entirely covered in fluffy cotton which gives it a spongy illusion. The beige faux leather inner padding contrasts the bag’s bold colorway.

Lemaire Croissant Crossbody Bag

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LemaireCroissant Crossbody Bag
$1690
Buy at Luisaviaroma

Lemaire takes its signature croissant bag and makes it large. Details like the knotted straps, puffy zip pulls, and slightly inflated composition give the croissant silhouette a more luxurious look.

Gucci Jackie Shoulder Bag

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GucciJackie Shoulder Bag
$2950
Buy at Matches

Timeless pieces are always a good investment. Since its release in the ‘60s, the Gucci Jackie still thrives in today’s fashion scene. If you are dropping four figures, you may want to opt for a staple colorway like this all-black version.

Saint Laurent Shoulder Bag

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Saint LaurentShoulder Bag
$2400
Buy at Matches

This season, Saint Laurent dodges leather and brings nylon to its accessory game. This navy shoulder bag keeps the simple bag silhouette of the ‘90s and adds the YSL iconic logo as fastening.

and wander Dyneema Sacoche Bag

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and wanderDyneema Sacoche Bag
$128
Buy at Slam Jam

and wander brings a staple for all hiking lovers out there. This bag’s main compartment is made of Dyneema fabric which makes it completely see-through and waterproof as well. Its side fastenings are super functional for hooking the pouch to other compartments.

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