This Lily James, Claire Foy and Helena Christensen-approved designer bag perfects SS26’s 'fresh classics' trend


Lili Reinhart, Lily James, Helena Christensen and more have proved that this Tod's handbag is spring/summer 2026's coolest accessory


Lauren Ramsay
Lauren RamsayDeputy Digital Editor
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It's one thing for a stylish celebrity to wear a standout accessory that we can't stop thinking about. But when multiple cool-girls wear the same one? That's our cue to run, not walk, to get our hands on it.

This season, it's the T Timeless Top Handle from Tod’s that is dominating the A-listers' accessories agenda. The clue is in the name- it's completely timeless. It's also effortlessly chic thanks to the strap on the upper trim, complete with gold hardware, including the brand's signature 'T Timeless' accessory.

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A major trend on the SS26 runways was a fresh take on archival bags - the principles of the originals remained the same, but with an updated, contemporary edge.

Tod’s first introduced the T Timeless symbol in the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, with a relaunch in 2019. This season’s Top Handle continues that evolution, refining the house’s signature codes into a more structured, elevated silhouette that feels both archival and relevant.

And yes, the celebrity seal of approval is firmly in place. The bag has been spotted on everyone from Lily James and Lili Reinhart to Claire Foy and Carolina Crescentini. It’s also made its way into the wardrobes of style-savvy models like Helena Christensen and Georgia May Jagger - which, quite frankly, tells you everything you need to know.

Lily James attends the Tod's fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026/2027 on February 27, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images)© Getty Images
Lily James
Claire Foy at Global Radio promoting new movie 'The Magic Faraway Tree' on March 20, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)© GC Images
Claire Foy

Each fashionista has given it their own spin - proving just how effortlessly it works with any outfit, for any occasion, from day to night.

Georgia May Jagger during the Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026/2027 on February 27, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Luigi Iorio/Getty Images)© Getty Images
Georgia May Jagger
Helena Christensen arrives at the Tod's fashion show during the Milan Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026/2027 © Getty Images
Helena Christensen

Unsurprisingly, the T Timeless Top Handle has already sold out in several locations, cementing its place as one of spring–summer 2026’s defining accessories. The world may be embracing loud patterns and logo-heavy pieces once again, but this bag is proof that understated elegance still reigns supreme.

Thankfully, the bag is still in stock online - grab yours while you can...

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