Ashley Olsen wore a £27,000 version of this 2024 bag trend

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Ashley Olsen isn't often seen out and about, but when we catch a glimpse of The Row's award-winning co-designer, her outfits never disappoint. Always. And this latest sighting is no exception. Olsen was joined by her colleague from The Row — the brand's vice president of brand identity and marketing Nicolas Turko — in downtown Manhattan this week, where she wore one of her signature all-black ensembles. But this wasn't just any black outfit. To make it even more impressive than her usual look, Olsen slung an exclusive £27,000 version of The Row's Lady Bag around her arm, a zip-around bag with a top handle that is completely sold out despite its high price tag. As such, her trench coat and scarf from The Row, black wide-leg jeans, and simple ballet flats from Mansur Gavriel weren't the stars of the show, although all four items are undoubtedly worth purchasing in their own right.

Your chosen handbag fits perfectly with a rapidly growing trend in the bag sector: elegant handles. In addition to a similar version of The Row called Nina, there are a plethora of ladylike paperbacks on the market that will add a sophisticated look to even the most casual of outfits. The options come in all sizes, colors and materials, making it easy for anyone to find a chic top handle that fits the needs of their existing bag collection.

Scroll down to see Olsen's errand look and shop the top-handle bag trend ahead of spring.