As the days grow shorter and the temperature dips, it’s yet again time to reassess your wardrobe essentials, and, in my opinion, nothing can make an ensemble feel instantly renewed quite like a new handbag can. Plus, a bag is an extension of self that can elicit whatever mood you’re going for, acting as a pillar of inspiration for future shopping endeavors. For fall and winter, that might be something sleek and studious or soft and cozy — the best part of these seasonal trends is that you get to decide the vibe you’re closing the year on and there’s plenty to choose from.
Each season, of course, has its typical themes; for fall, that includes autumnal hues (khaki and burgundy leather are big this year), plush textures like suede and pony hair (but mostly lots of suede), animal patterns and big, spacious shapes. Newer details like bold hardware and utilitarian accents are also having their moment — cargo pockets, silver studs and Birkin-esque belts can be seen throughout many designer Fall 2024 accessory offerings.
I scoured every fall and winter runway and “new arrivals” page to compile the best new bag drops and, as expected, there’s a ton of overlap across new collections.
The animal-print wave rears its head again in the form of leopard spots, zebra stripes, python scales and cow hides. For silhouettes, Alaïa’s Le Teckel bag helped resurrect oblong east-to-west shapes, while The Row’s Margaux Tote has spurred a movement in XL top-handle carry-alls — even Acne Studios’s viral multi-pocket bag from Spring 2024 received a sizable upgrade in a new tote silhouette this season.
Although you may not need a book bag to haul down the halls anymore, the essence of a new academic year mandates some back-to-school shopping. Ahead, find your favorite handbag.
Neutral Suede Bags
Flattered Alva Shoulder Bag, $445, available here
Belted and Buckled Bags
Prada Medium Leather Handbag, $2,850, available here
XL Carry-All Bags
The Row Soft Margaux 15 Bag, $6,295, available here
Burgundy Leather Bags
Bottega Veneta Small Andiamo Bag, $4,500, available here
East/West Bags
Alaïa Small Le Teckel Leather East/West Shoulder Bag, $2,450, available here
Animal Print Bags
Brandon Blackwood Kendrick Trunk, $300, available here
Pocketed Bags
Acne Studios Multipocket Tote, $2,700, available here
Studded Bags
W 78th St Medium Studded Cloud Bag, $420, available here
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Source: Fashionista.com