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The Mall | NUSTAR Cebu curates an ensemble of carryalls for those looking to elevate their holiday looks with timeless designs
In the zeitgeist of fashion, accessories such as handbags and other carryalls can serve as either a subtle or expressive flourish to any look; something The Mall | NUSTAR Cebu highlights in its new carryall-themed campaign this holiday season. From durable suitcases to legacy-infused statement purses, the mall features functional yet stylish bags from 11 sought-after fashion brands that balance versatility with design.
Burberry
Burberry’s Highlands bowling bag is fashioned with the intent of outdoor use. Utilizing a cotton-linen blend and trim calf leather, the bag’s spacious form and rainwear-inspired coating lets the bag be suited for outdoor travel, while adding a touch of vintage notions to one’s look.
Bulgari
Vacation fashion is elevated with the Bulgari Serpenti Forever mini top handle bag, which refashions the classic carryall silhouette into an art deco-inspired accessory. The design is distinguished by its gold-plated brass snakehead clasp and fan-shaped Calla Matelassé motif on its aquamarine leather silhouette, details that are featured prominently in the Bulgari Serpenti collection and other leather-crafted creations.
Dior
The Lady Dior My ABCDior Bag is a timeless carryall of the French fashion house, made famous by Princess Diana. Crafted in lambskin with signature Cannage quilting, it features strass-adorned D.I.O.R. charms and a shoulder strap that can be personalized with metal badges to reflect the wearer’s style.
Ferragamo
The Ferragamo Soft Hug Bag features a blend of softened geometric-cut calfskin and gold accents, creating a modern silhouette that is functional and retro-futuristic in design. The Lemongrass shade also adds a citrus touch to the overall tone of the bag, giving it a holiday look that could complement one’s vacation wardrobe while still adding a touch of vibrancy.
Givenchy
Incorporating a sleek black purse into the travel wardrobe, like this Givenchy Small Antigona East-West Bag in Box Leather bag, gives the wearer more ways to style their looks with less fuss over color and texture matching. The structured design of the bag comes with origami-style gussets and silver accents, while also adding a sense of versatility with its top handles and a removable strap.
Gucci
Unveiled at the Florence Cruise 2026 fashion show, the Gucci Giglio tote serves as a tribute to the Italian word for lily as well as a stylized Florentine emblem dating back to the medieval age. Its roots in history do not age this accessory, however, as its use of modern craftsmanship makes it a functional companion for moments like elevated holiday parties and winter getaways abroad.
Loewe
The LOEWE x Albers Fall Winter 2025 collaboration takes direct inspiration from the pioneers of 20th-century modernism: Josef and Anni Albers. Paying tribute to Josef’s Homage to the Square art series, the collection’s Small Puzzle Bag utilizes its crafted nappa calfskin to wrap across itself while bearing the artist’s intarsio squares design, creating an accessory that also serves as wearable art.
Montblanc
Montblanc’s Meisterstück Mini Messenger Bag is crafted in black leather, with touches of silver hardware and an adjustable leather shoulder strap to carry its spacious main compartment. And while its silhouette remains simple in design, the carryall serves as a versatile yet refined addition for elevating looks regardless of occasion.
Porsche Design
Both minimal and stylish in its approach, the Porsche Design Studio Tote Bag is made from honeycomb material and embossed with all black finishings. In travelling, its storage space can provide ease from the padded laptop compartment to the extra zipped pockets on the inside, emphasizing the carryall’s convenience for the wearer without sacrificing its wearability.
Rimowa
The Groove collection is a playful reimagination of Rimowa’s signature codes, acting as an organic extension of the brand’s design DNA. This release is also crafted with the intention of versatility, whether it’s from shoulder to hand wearability, or stylistic transitions through everyday life, each bag reflects the brand’s focus on travel-ready accessories that are fashionable, regardless of occasion.
Saint Laurent
The Niki Medium in Raffia comes in grained lambskin and is embellished with the brand’s Cassandre logo. Due to its design, the bag also allows for on-the-go adaptability with its leather-and-chain strap, and can be worn as both a shoulder and crossbody bag by sliding the strap in place.
