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Fashion is redefining the idea of ‘retail therapy’ in a completely fresh way in 2025. Forget oversized mugs of tea and obnoxiously large water bottles—your next emotional support is here, and yep, it’s shaped like a very big, but equally chic, clutch bag. However, I should mention that this trend does come with a warning—those with bad backs may want to approach with care.
Appropriately dubbed the “therapy clutch,” this standout accessory for 2025 is a new kind of huggable handbag, designed to be tucked under your arm much like you’d cuddle a plush toy or an adorable puppy, but in a lot of ways, even cuter (in my opinion).
If there’s one thing we’ve all taken away from Succession—besides a healthy mistrust of billionaires—it’s Tom’s iconic line about the “ludicrously capacious bag.” But what that man was actually telling us was in fact an accurate trend forecast for the year ahead. From leather finishes to quilted, cross-body to underarm, these clutches (just as capacious as Tom described) were spotted all over recent fashion shows like Stella McCartney, Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta and Rokh, and are now spilling down onto our high streets.
So if you want to effortlessly complement your masculine tailoring—think less office siren, more power player in control—a bag like this will be the perfect balance of tough and chic, not to mention functional and versatile too.
Here’s exactly where to buy…
01
ASOS DESIGN Suede Panelled Oversized Tote
$168 at ASOS
We all know that suede is the fabric of the season, so join the masses and make your everyday bag extra big and lush! Pair this with full denim for some real Cowgirl Core.
Colour: Tan
Materials: Lining: 100% Polyester, Main: 100% Suede.
Key features:
- Twin handles
- Open top
- A soft, textured feel
02
Sheike Scrunch Bag
$119.99 at Sheike
Refresh your clutch collection with a touch of neutral. This vanilla shade would pair so perfectly with a grey power suit and extra shoulder pads.
Colour: Vanilla
Materials: PU fabrication
Key features:
- Magnetic closure
- Adjustable strap
03
Cos Cavatelli Oversized Clutch, Leather
$530 at COS
This clutch is crafted from premium leather that’s tanned a black or red hue using a chrome-free dyeing process. A truly bold statement, these are shaped with knotted drawstrings at either side to create an exaggerated, softly gathered profile with slender straps.
Colours: Black, Red
Materials: 100% leather. Lining: 100% recycled cotton
Key features:
- Excluding trims
- Do not dry clean
- Has a shoulder strap
04
ASOS DESIGN Leather Large Puffy Zip Top Clutch
$116.50 at ASOS
A beautiful tan bag goes with literally any outfit. The fact that this clutch from Asos is under $150 is also amazing. Add to cart*
Colours: Beige
Materials: Lining: 100% Polyester, Main: 100% Leather
Key features:
- Zip-top fastening
- Matte leather finish
05
M&S Collection Quilted Shoulder Bag
$99.99 at Marks and Spencer
Just like the Ferragamo Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show, choose a bag with some texture. This quilted design is made in a perfectly slouchy silhouette with a zip fastening to keep your essentials secure, as well as lots of compartments for all your handbag essentials.
Colours: Black, Camel
Materials: 100% polyurethane, body lining: 100% polyester
Key features:
- Zip fastening
- Soft, quilted feel
- Internal zipped and slip pockets
