The Ten Best Purses

2. Mulberry - £175
Classic Mulberry workmanship is brought into the 21st century with stitch detailing and a distinctive lock for the Agyness wallet which is as hip as its namesake, model Agyness Deyn.
www.mulberry.com;
020-7501 0177 

3. Fred Flare - £5
This US retailer always hits the mark if you’re on the lookout for original and inventive accessories. The Russian doll coin purse comes in blue, black or orange and is big enough to stash a wad of coins and notes.
www.fredflare.com 

4. Ted Baker - £50
A leather wallet so cavernous you could almost leave the handbag at home. It opens to two rows of card slots and three spacious compartments for notes and other assorted receipts/stamps/etc.
www.tedbaker.com;
0845 130 4278

5. My Bigger Picture - £22.50
Keep your loved ones or pets close at hand by having their pictures made into a personalised purse. The purses themselves come in black or cream; check out the website for the full range of photo gifts.
www.mybiggerpicture.com;
01625 421 226 

6. Antoni & Alison - £22.50
A compact coin purse which is bound to raise a smile each time you’re forced to shell out for something. The little lamb is complemented by a cute nametag safety-pinned to the back.
www.antoniandalison.co.uk;
020-7981 9797

7. Liberty - £195
Accent your spring wardrobe with a sparkling yellow wallet. The metallic leather is embossed with the store’s classic Ianthe design. There is a longer version of this purse and other designs in white, black and purple.
www.liberty.co.uk;
020-7734 1234 

8. The Shop Floor Project - £20
To help you save rather than spend, the piggy-bank purse has a slot for your pennies and a zip to keep notes safe. Each piggy is handmade from leather and this is a limited edition range.
www.theshopfloorproject.com;
01229 715514 

9. Urban Outfitters - £16
An adorable canvas number which is small but eye-catching and packs both the nautical stripes and fashionable stars. Its anchor key ring means you’re less likely to lose your keys at the bottom of your bag.
www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk;
0203-219 1942 

10. Bottega Veneta - £310
Sophisticated woven leather and seriously high-quality craftsmanship from Bottega Veneta – it’s the envy of every wallet-bearer. It comes in camel or black with a zip pocket for coins, and a card and note compartment.
www.brownsfashion.com; 020-7514 0039