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TRENDSPOTTING
30 January 2024 (Updated on 23 April 2024)
Runway Rundown
Top Handbag Trends This Season
By Olivia Wilson
Hold on to your wallets, because Spring 2024 promises to be an exciting season. If you’re a fan of crochet and embellished bags, you’ve come to the right place because they are back, and they’re more enchanting than ever. But that’s just the start of our list of must-have handbags for the season. Let’s explore the exciting new trends dominating this season’s handbag scene:
- • Top-Handle Bags: They come in various sizes, shapes, and styles, ranging from small novelty bags to structured briefcase-style bags. The top-handle bag is obviously the best way to add a hint of refinement.
• Crochet and Embellished Totes: Crochet bags, often adorned with embellishments, are making a strong comeback. This trend is perfect for those who appreciate handmade details and a bohemian flair.
• Bucket Bags: Bucket bags are still a popular choice for fashion lovers. Available in classic leather shades like black and tan or daring hues and unconventional materials like woven straw, bucket bags are versatile enough to enhance any look.
• Transparent Bags: Still riding high on the trend wave, clear bags continue to be popular due to their versatility and ability to complement any outfit. This season, they are available in a variety of styles and sizes, from clutches to totes.
• Vanity Bags: What started as a new way to carry your cosmetics has now become a trend-setting accessory. With added straps and high-end hardware, these bags have become an essential fashion item.
• Compact Clutches and Carry-All’s: Clutches are being redesigned to encourage a more intimate way of carrying personal belongings. They are being made to be held close to the body or under the arm, which reflects a functional and stylish trend.
Fashion is not only in clothes. Fashion is in the sky, on the street; it concerns ideas, our way of life, what's happening around us - Coco Chanel
Season's Must-Have Handbags
Valentino Garavani
VSLING Shoulder Bag
Ever seen elegance whisper? The Valentino Garavani VSLING Shoulder Bag does just that. With its understated lines and a twist of unique hardware, it's a chameleon of sorts - fitting in at high - powered meetings or casual brunches with equal grace.
- • Size and Practicality: It's a magic pouch, really - compact yet surprisingly roomy, ready for your day-to-night hustles.
• Material and Durability: Crafted from premium leather, this bag promises to walk many miles with you.
• Style and Personality Match: Ideal for those who prefer discreet and simple designs.
Valentino
VSLING Shoulder Bag
Burberry
Lola Quilted Bag
A quilt that you can carry? Yes, please! The Burberry Lola Clutch wraps luxury around its stitches with plush quilted leather and a standout logo clasp that screams "I'm anything but ordinary".
- • Size and Practicality: Not too big, not too small, it's just right for everything you need without the bulk.
• Material and Durability: Its quilted embrace is built to last, surviving the daily grind while keeping chic.
• Style and Personality Match: A jack of all trades, this bag swings with ease between casual jeans and tailored suits effortlessly.
Celine
Celine Mini Luggage Tote
Think about a bag that’s as ready for a business lunch as it is for a weekend getaway. The Celine Mini Luggage Tote combines simplicity with functionality, appealing to women who desire it all without being flashy.
- • Size and Practicality: Perfectly sized for your tech gadgets, yet chic enough for a night out.
• Material and Durability: Robust leather that can take on the challenge of a intense day.
• Style and Personality Match: Ideal for those who prefer sharp lines and sleek profiles.
Saint Laurent
Loulou Puffer Bag
The Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer Bag feels just like hugging a cloud, but with a style factor that’s off the charts. Plush, puffy, and profoundly chic, this bag makes a soft yet bold statement.
- • Size and Practicality: Roomy interiors wrapped in a plush hug, what’s not to love?
• Material and Durability: Soft, enduring leather ensures that luxury feels durable.
• Style and Personality Match: Perfect for those who want to marry comfort with luxury.
Saint Laurent
Loulou Puffer Bag
Miu Miu
Miu Miu Matelassé Crossbody Bag
It's like carrying a rainbow. The Miu Miu Matelassé Crossbody Bag comes in hues that pop, textures that please, and a vibe that’s like a sunny day-bright, bubbly, and oh-so-you!
- • Size and Practicality: Small but mighty, with pockets that pack a punch.
• Material and Durability: Tough, textured leather that holds up and stands out.
• Style and Personality Match: For the lovers of light-hearted luxe and dashes of colour.
Miu Miu
Matelassé Crossbody Bag
Dolce & Gabbana
Sicily Bag
Some bags are born classics, and the Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Bag is one such legend. Its elegant design and versatile style make it a favorite across generations, proving that good design is immortal.
- • Size and Practicality: From petite to plentiful, there’s a Sicily for every need.
• Material and Durability: Supreme leather that ages more like fine wine.
• Style and Personality Match: Perfect for those who appreciate enduring sophistication.
Balenciaga
Hourglass Bag
The Balenciaga Hourglass Bag, with its unique silhouette and vibrant colour options, isn't just carried; it's showcased. A bag that dares to be different and wins every time.
- • Size and Practicality: Deceptive in design, it holds more than it shows.
• Material and Durability: Crafted to keep its shape and finish through seasons.
• Style and Personality Match: Tailor-made for the bold, the beautiful, and the trendsetters.
This season's handbag trends are a vibrant mix of practicality and luxury. Which trend resonates with you the most? Share your thoughts and let's celebrate the magic of accessorising together.
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