Timeless Valentino Rockstud trapeze shopping bag in black leather studded, hardware in blackened metal, double handle in black leather, one removable shoulder strap in black leather studded allowing the bag to be worn in the hand or on the shoulder.

Crafted in Italy, the textured profile is decorated with luxurious gold - tone accents and the label's signature brass VRING logo. The lines of the pyramidal details are elegantly mirrored by the diamond - quilted nappa leather, which comes in timeless black.

As for the VaVaVoom: that's a little harder to say. The VRing bag is lined in nappa leather and is finished with a clip closure. The bags on the runway were equally noteworthy, I'm sure. Practical Valentino Garavani handbag in black python, hardware in gilt metal, one strap in black python allowing the bag to be worn in the hand or on Valentino Bags the shoulder.

It comes with a removable, dainty chain (not pictured) as well as a removable longer leather strap. The Atelier line continues to be a push for Spring 2021, as is the Rockstud, which was first reinvented for Resort. So just be warned, if you get a lighter colour Valentino Lock bag in white or Ivory, it's going to stink.

Perfect for days in the city, it's sized to house the essentials with a handy slip pocket for cards. I have been an admirer of some of Valentino's creations, especially on the red carpet. Pierpaolo Piccioli gets into poetry in Valentino's AW19 collection, collaborating with Scottish poet Robert Montgomery on a volume called Valentino on Love.