Alexa Chung's new mid-range tote is the chic luxury work bag I've been after

There’s something about September looming that still carries that back-to-school feeling – new bag included. If you’re in search of a work tote that will seamlessly take you from your desk to dinner, Alexa Chung’s new affordable designer bag might just be the one. Longchamp bags remain among the most accessible luxury styles you can buy, with perennially chic appeal and A-lister approval. Be it the classic Le Pliage tote (£115, Longchamp.com) – debuted in 1993 but enjoying a resurgence thanks to Gen Z – the crescent Le Foulonné (£360, Longchamp.com) or the Le Roseau (£445, Longchamp.com) with its bamboo toggle clasp, the French label’s bags transcend both generational style and seasonal trends. Backgrid, @tiziano.raw & LongchampThe latest style to steal the fashion world’s attention? The new Le Cadence. Combining the Le Pliage’s signature leather tab with a bucket bag silhouette and supple calf leather finish, it’s the stylish yet practical work bag I’ve been looking for. Only adding to its covetability, Alexa Chung has been spotted with the bag slung over her shoulder in New York. The style icon made a case for the black Le Cadence with a matching khaki shirt and bermuda shorts. Tying in the look, Alexa wore a black studded belt, black kitten heels and black sunglasses. J'adore.