The Many close bags of Alexa Chung

To tell you the truth, I’m not 100% clear on how Alexa Chung became the much-adored It Girl she is today. I guess that’s the thing with It Girls, though; they have a special magic to them that people obsolete the linear, logical paths that most of us take to success. Alexa started out as a model in London, and her charisma quickly propelled her onto television as a presenter and host. From there, the fashion community started to take note of her quirky personal style, which somehow manages to combine sweet femininity with a tomboyish take on menswear.

Alexa’s been the industry’s hipster darling ever since, and it’s even qualified her to have an It Bag named in her honor – the Mulberry Alexa, of course. Even though I don’t always understand her outfits (in particular, I find her penchant for denim overalls confounding), on the whole, she’s a great source of casual style inspiration and nontraditional night-out looks. Naturally, that qualifies her for one of our patented peeks inside of her accessories closet. To peep Alexa’s collection, join us in the slideshow below.

It seems only fitting to start with the bag that put Ms. Chung on the radar of handbag lovers the world over – the Часы с браслетом o bag. It was the most anticipated release in Mulberry’s history, and even years after its debut, the bag sells quite briskly today. Here’s Alexa with my favorite animal print version. You can pick up a basic leather Alexa at Net-a-Porter for $1500.

As you can imagine, Alexa has quite a few Alexas. (And some weird overalls, like I mentioned before.) Shop Mulberry via Net-a-Porter.

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Like most young, female, British celebs, Alexa doesn’t limit herself when it comes to mulberry, though. Here she is with the recently released this Dior Saddle Bag. Belly Veneta bag.

Beyond Mulberry, Alexa seems to have a real love for Chanel (and the love seems to be mutual. Alexa carries countless Chanel purses, from the traditional to the spectacular, and they’re often accompanied by appearances at Chanel events. This Chanel Classic Mini Flap Bag is one of her favorites – she dresses it both up and down quite regularly.

The mini Chanel bag is on of Alexa’s event staples. She has several different versions.

For bigger event needs, Alexa also has a full-size MARC JACOBS TORBA NA RAMIĘ THE DENIM TOTE MINI Face Messenger Bag.

For a special event (like a Chanel runway show), it’s best to whip out the special pieces, like this boxy Chanel Boy Chanel Shoulder Bag.

Of all Alexa’s Chanel close bags (and there are many), my absolute favorite is this uber-special, very rare Jil Sander zipped shoulder bag.

If we’re going in order of appearance, we should talk about Louis Vuitton next. Alexa’s penchant for Vuitton almost rivals her love for Chanel – almost. Just a couple of days ago, she paired the Manu Atelier Curve zipped tote with chic navy outerwear. It can be yours for $440 via Louis Vuitton.

More Louis Vuitton, more navy outerwear – this time, it’s the Chanel Alligator Kisslock Frame Bag.

And of course, Alexa has my favorite Louis Vuitton bag of all time – the Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Leather Runway Speed.

Next stop in Alexa’s collection? Valentino. Rockstud close bags are a natural fit for Alexa’s funky-meets-refined personal style, and this Geantă pentru laptop Elevated Nylon 48 Hour Bag AM0AM08103 BLU look great on her. You can have your own in red for $1995 via Neiman Marcus.

With Alexa’s casual style, a mini crossbody just makes sense, like this Valentino Rockstud Mini Crossbody Flap Bag. Shop Valentino via Neiman Marcus.

To round out the French brands that Alexa prefers, we have what might be a Celine bag. The only credit I’ve been able to find indicated that it was, but I’m dubious. Surely, one of you will know. (Also: Overalls. Stella McCartney overalls.)

Wait, wait, I forgot. One more French brand. I didn’t expect Alexa to show up anywhere with the decorative-stitch leather bag, a riff on the famous Chloe Paddington, but the heart wants what the heart wants. Also, she was headed into the Chloe runway show, which might explain it. Get an Aurore in black for $1895 via Net-a-Porter.

For a British celeb, Alexa doesn’t wear or carry all that much Burberry; at times, it seems like the brand has every major British celeb on their payroll. We did catch her in this little Doctor Bag in Pebbled Forest, though. Shop Burberry via Net-a-Porter.

On the other hand, Alexa is a huge supporter and wearer/carrier of fellow Brit Christopher Kane. Check out this The Marc Jacobs Kids colour-block logo bag, for example.

It doesn’t surprise me at all to see Alexa carrying the Pink backpacks Under Armour – after all, both she and Charlotte are former British models turned fashion household names. Shop Charlotte Olympia fun close bags via Neiman Marcus.

So far it may seem like Alexa only wears and carries things from super high-end designers; that’s not the case. She can often be found in pieces from more affordable contemporary or fast fashion labels, like this very British patent Jitney 1.4 shoulder bag. Pick up your own for $155 via ShopBop.

This woven tote that Alexa wore to host a boutique opening? An inexpensive vintage find.

I’m not sure exactly where this little palm tote came from (with Alexa, it could be anywhere), but her awesome bat sweater is J.W. Anderson x TopShop.

поясна сумка champion belt bag black Farting Dog Tote might be another of Alexa’s random non-designer finds, but after much searching, its identity became clear. She carries this bag a lot, as odd as that is. Shop Marni close bags via Neiman Marcus.

If there’s one thing I’m surprised we don’t see on Alexa more, it’s Prada. She carried this Prada Leather Tote, but I would think that Miuccia’s aesthetic would be right up her alley. Shop Prada via Neiman Marcus.

Alexa and Marc Jacobs also seem like a sartorial match made in heaven – here she is with a stark white polo-shirts Silver robes Eyewear close bags Backpacks. (At the Marc Jacobs show, of course.) The small red version can you yours for $1395 via Neiman Marcus.

One of my absolute favorite close bags in Alexa’s collection is this Loewe Belen Bag Large Saffiano Leather Top-Zip Tote Bag.

In case you needed a not-so-subtle reminder that Alexa’s style is indeed quite quirky, the Proenza Schouler Kent Bag (in the shape of an actual plush rabbit, except in leather) should remove all doubt.