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Google Gucci’s Queen Margaret and images of the bag with a metallic bee (adorned with crystals and pearls) will pop up in a variety of exterior options. They all come in a trapezoid-like silhouette with a single top handle, a structured piece that’s predominantly meant to be carried like a handbag.

Which is why this slimmer version is a fresh change, and an added option for those looking for a compact piece that still very much retains the essence of the Queen Margaret line of bags. It comes without a top handle (great for those who find it awkward to have handles poking your lower abdomen when slung) and is meant to be worn over the shoulder or across the body.

The metallic bee clasp appears right in front, sitting atop the tri-coloured leather body that comes in a mix of blue, hibiscus red and white. Measuring 24 cm wide and 15 cm high, this bag also comes in a rectangular shape that’s slightly narrower with a depth of 9 cm. This also allows you to carry it like a chic clutch (sans shoulder strap), giving you two looks for the price of one.

You will be able to find the Queen Margaret Embellished Shoulder (USD2942) available at NET-A-PORTER, which offers free express shipping (and returns within 28 days) to Singapore. Bee-st.

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