M&S just launched a £35 version of COS’ shopper-loved quilted bag

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When it comes to fashion, every so often there’s one item that ends up becoming the must-have piece of the season. Although they’re often more than a little out of our price range, every once in a while a mid-range or high street brand drops something that heads straight to the top of wishlists everywhere, regardless of whether you’re an everyday shopper or a top fashion editor.

One of those covetable – and affordable – pieces has long been COS’ Oversize Quilted Bag, £85 here, which has been considered an essential purchase ever since it first launched back in 2021.

It’s combination of soft nylon material and squishy quilted details have made it somehow both trendy and timeless, and it looks just as current as it did when it first dropped three years ago, making it a worthwhile investment for fashion-lovers.

However, despite the fact it's not quite got the same luxury price tag as, say, a Chanel or a YSL bag, splurging £85 on a shoulder bag is still a bit of a stretch for most, particularly at this time of year when bills are high and it feels like it's been three months since your last payday.