15 of the best furry bags

Texture in unexpected places is awfully appealing, giving a tactile, almost primitive edge to an outfit (‘did you catch that yourself?’) so the continuation of last winter’s trend for furry accessories is right up my street. And not just any old fluff: while Matthew Williamson’s leopard print Hetty bags are lovely, it was the big, bright, slightly absurd pieces that win out. From its sheepskin 3Baguette shoulder bag and the Teddy Bear Fur Pouch Clutch, Fendi led the way - followed by House of Holland’s pouf of pink Mongolian fur clutch and Stella McCartney’s lush faux fur Falabella mini tote in a range of colourways. Speaking - lovingly - of faux, Shrimps has launched a range of super poppy accessories. Faux, of course, makes it possible for the high street to leap into onto this bandwagon - and to do it pretty well. My style tip? Keep your outfit sleek; it makes your furry bag look oddly sexy. I pick 15 of the fluffiest …