Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The 8 Key Fall 2024 Handbag Trends to Know and Shop Now

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From bags dripping in charms and keychains à la Balenciaga and Miu Miu to decorative wristlets at Gabriela Hearst, Alexander McQueen, and Prada (the holiday season is part of the fall/winter collections after all!)—your guide to all of the fall 2024 handbag trends defining the season can be found, below.

Photos: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu, Ferregamo, The Row, Prada, Gucci

Luxe Holdalls for the Modern Woman

Structured top-handle shapes in gorgeous leathers offer a stylish alternative to basic work totes, providing an ultra-chic upgrade for fall. Newly introduced styles from Miu Miu, Gucci, and Bottega Veneta will surely be on the wish lists of many no matter the profession, while The Row’s Margaux, Ferragamo’s Hug, and Prada’s Buckle bags are all mainstays in their own right. Styled on the runways with long coats, polished blazers, slingback pumps, and loafer brogues, these bags were made for real life and to be taken to and from.

Gucci

medium tote bag with hook closure

Miu Miu

Aventure nappa leather bag

Ferragamo

Hug small textured-leather tote

DeMellier

New York medium leather tote bag

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Photos: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta, Chloé, Ferragamo, Loewe, Bottega Veneta

XXL Shoulder Bags

The oversized hobo bag is appealing whether you find yourself in the bohemian camp or not. Case in point: the luxe and extra-roomy shoulder bags to swing over your shoulder offered from Chloe, Ferragamo, Loewe, Khaite, and Bottega Veneta. Boho in nature, these larger than life bags were made for the woman who likes to carry everything with her. Just don’t blame us when you can’t find your keys!

Bottega Veneta

Hop Intrecciato leather tote

Loewe

Squeeze medium leather bag

Madewell

Essentials slouch hobo bag

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Photos: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Proenza Schouler, The Row

Ladylike Clutches

From folder-sized envelopes at Bottega Veneta to classic handheld clutches at The Row to pouches tucked under the arm at Proenza Schouler, you’ll want to hold these clutches close. Styled with outerwear and sunglasses at Bottega Veneta, the clutch seems to be intended as the same kind of grab-and-go handbag as any other shoulder bag or crossbody, and is large enough to hold all of your items. Meanwhile, the pouches at The Row and Proenza Schouler give off a desirable sense of ease, despite having to use a hand, bringing a level of nonchalant chic to even the simplest of outfits.

Bottega Veneta

Origami large envelope pouch

The Row

Amazon Shiny Kid leather clutch

Savette

Symmetry pochette slim tote bag

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Photos: Courtesy of Coach, Bally, Fendi, Miu Miu

Semi-Charmed Kind of Life

It’s always fun to see how personal style and street style influences show up on the runways. For fall 2024, it was all about handbags that were decorated with tricks and charms. Baubles, keychains, tassels, and pouches offer a playful approach to the classic leather handbags seen at Miu Miu and Coach. And while you can certainly add your own flair to the bags you have already have hanging in your closet, be it strings of beads or bandanas, brands like Balenciaga and Chopova Lowena offer pre-accessorized styles for your leisure.

Balenciaga

Rodeo leather top-handle bag

Tory Burch

Perry triple-compartment tote bag

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Photos: Courtesy of Prada, Gucci, Loewe, Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu

Bags That Don’t Need an Introduction

You know that old saying, “if it’s not broken don’t fix it”? The same theory applies for handbags—be it those that have stood the test of time (Gucci Jackie, 1961 and Prada Galleria, 2007) or have been brand bestsellers for a handful of seasons (Bottega Veneta’s intrecciato pouch for example). Promoting key handbag families while presenting new collections is perhaps a stroke of genius for both the brand and the consumer, proving their signature styles’ longevity while perhaps also convincing any new customers these investment pieces are still in very much in style.

Bottega Veneta

mini Intrecciato leather pouch clutch

Gucci

Jackie small shoulder bag

Prada

medium Galleria saffiano leather bag

Miu Miu

quilted napa leather shoulder bag

Saint Laurent

Manhattan mini leather shoulder bag

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Photos: Courtesy of Chloé, Balenciaga, Chanel, Acne Studios

Precious Cargo

Get back in the saddle this fall with bags that pack a punch, literally. Exterior cargo pockets make these bags all the more practical and well-organized users will be pleased to find a pocket for every need. While utility is the underlying common thread, there’s an options for every aesthetic from Acne Studios’ ultra-worn in leather option to Chanel’s classic quilting.

Mango

shoulder bag with cargo pockets

Rag & Bone

field leather messenger bag

Acne Studios

multipocket leather shoulder bag

Chanel

grained shiny calfskin backpack

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Photos: Courtesy of Alaïa, The Row, Jil Sander, Proenza Schouler, Khaite

The Straight and Narrow

You might be familiar with the “east-west” bag trend, and the silhouette isn’t going anywhere for fall. Longer, narrower shoulder bags from Alaia, Proenza Schouler, Khaite, and more designers bring a refreshingly new shape to your baguette collection.

Proenza Schouler

Silo leather shoulder bag

The Row

Edith small top-handle bag

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Photos: Courtesy of Alaïa, Prada, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Chloé, Gabriela Hearst

Arm Candy

Who would have thought the bracelet bag and wristlet would make a return for fall 2024? Think something with a decorative strap; whether it be a metal ring or chain, these little bags will hand elegantly from any wrist for any occasion. Talk about a solve for handsfree evening dressing! Fit all of your needs into Chloe’s bracelet bag from Chemena Kamali’s debut collection or slip just the ultimate essentials into Prada’s clasp bag or Chanel’s pouch—phone, keys, wallet!

Chloé

small suede bracelet hobo bag

Jacquemus

Le Petit Calino mini leather tote

Alaïa

fringed leather bucket bag

Alexander McQueen

mini cross-bar leather shoulder bag

Gabriela Hearst

Demi lamb leather clutch bag

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