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Finding the right work handbag can be a challenge. Whether you're working from home or travelling into the office, you'll need a work-appropriate bag that is durable and practical to fit all your daily essentials, yet elegant enough to elevate your outfit.

Fortunately, with hybrid working becoming the new norm, many brands have adapted their accessories with function and style in mind.

When searching for your own, make sure you think about your needs and the demands of you job as well your office's dress code requirements. Your work bag should be sizeable enough to fit all your essentials - including your laptop if needed - and comfortable to carry on your daily commute.

To help you find your next everyday staple, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites bag available to buy right now including crossbody styles and designer options. At Red, we are firm believers in investing in slightly more expensive and intricate accessories that will last you for years to come and mixing them with our favourite high-street pieces to elevate your entire look - and a stylish work bag can do just that.

In our round-up, we've included cult designer handbags such as Longchamp's Le Pliage as well as Parisian-designed pieces from new label Polene, which offers sleek silhouettes in luxuriously soft leather.

You'll also find some elegant, easy-to-wear totes from high-street favourite such as M&S and Mango.

Browse through our picks of the best work bags to buy now below.

Quilted tote bags are not going anywhere anytime soon. An easy-to-wear wardrobe staple, this piece from M&S has a water-repellent Stormwear, meaning you'll be able to wear it through the seasons – and it fits a laptop, too. We love this all-black style but you can also get in leopard print or in a bright pink shade to add a fun pop of colour or pattern to your outfit.

Inspired by origami, Longchamp's cult Le Pliage totes fold up flat when you're not using them, making them perfect as weekend away bags you can easily store when not in use. It's also large enough for carrying your laptop to the office. Plus, we love its minimalist silhouette, compact volume and colourful pattern.

Cambridge Satchel definitely makes some of the most elegant backpacks on the market and it has plenty of space to hold all your essentials while retaining its beautiful shape. Available in a range of size and colours, make it uniquely yours thanks to the brand's embossing service.

Everlane's cactus tote bag is made from organically sourced prickly pear cacti making it significantly more earth-friendly compared to a traditional leather bag. We love its elegant yet easy-going style. It's also discounted by 50% right now, so grab it while you can.

Add a pop of colour to your outfit with this easy-to-carry timeless tote from Mango. Made of faux-leather, it features two short handles and pockets for your essentials. Also available in black and white.

Crafted from organic cotton canvas in a beige tone, the elegant Hereu’s Calella tote bag is guaranteed to elevate any outfit. A true investment piece, it can be worn in-hand or over your shoulder.

Featuring a striking check pattern and a detatchable shoulder strap, this bag has both style and substance.

Going on a business trip? This sleek yet practical backpack ticks all the boxes. It features a 15" exterior laptop pocket for easy access, zip pockets for passports and tickets as well as an interior slip pockets for magazines and notebooks. Oh, and it’s made from 100% recycled polyester.

Paris-based label Polene's is know for its high quality leather pieces and its signature "Number One" bag is super feminine thanks to its curvy shape. With multiple internal pockets, it's easy to organise all of your essentials and ensure you never loose your keys or phone. A timeless investment piece, you'll be able to wear through the seasons.

A high street take on a popular designer tote bag - H&M' stylish shoulder leather bag will never go out of style. Also available in black.

A multifunctional piece that can be worn as a crossbody style or slung across your shoulder as a backpack, it's made from durable leather to better resist wear and tear - meaning it has style and substance.