Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but with the coronavirus outbreak, extraordinary celebrations –such as island hopping or adventure travel – will have to be put on pause. So what else is there to get the most important woman in your life?

Thankfully, even in a pandemic, ultra-chic handbags are still the perfect gift idea. Here are our picks.

Dior

Dior Book Tote bag. Photo: Dior

The embroidered Book Tote bag presents a splash of multicoloured stripes and can be carried by hand or over the shoulder, HK$23,000 (US$2,967).

Hermès

Hermès Trim Anate bag. Photo: Hermès

Decorated with a pretty rainbow fringe, the Trim Anate bag is made from swift calfskin and can be worn three ways: short, long or crossbody, HK$56,700.

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Valentino

Valentino Straw Tote bag. Photo: Valentino

Go bold with the brand’s Straw Tote bag – embellished with a grand V logo – for a statement look at the beach, HK$17,900.

Prada

Prada bag. Photo: Prada

Combining beautiful crochet and calf leather inserts, this raffia shoulder bag has a detachable leather strap and handle with a woven motif, HK$12,900.

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Lanvin

Lanvin Bingo Bag. Photo: Lanvin

Printed with the playful motif of Babar the Elephant, the Bingo Bag is made of cow leather and cotton, with an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap, HK$21,000.

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