The bucket bag has been given a high-fashion update thanks to the likes of Proenza Schouler and Saint Laurent. Available in a stylish range of fabrics from leather to brocade, you can carry it by handle or comfortably sling it across your body. The bucket bag is perfect for carrying your bare essentials or even your book collection on a night out. Try an unadorned black version for an evening accessory that's a chic alternative to a clutch.