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What’s in your bag? If you’ve been on YouTube in the last decade, you’ve probably watched celebrities and influencers reveal the exclusive contents of their purses. A tube of lipgloss, designer wallet, digital camera, and strategic sponsored brand placement are all fair game. This year, however, the question is not a matter of what’s in your bag, but which bag trend you’ll be carrying the rest of 2024.
Fish-shaped purses to oversized totes to leopard print, and of course, the cherry red color seen everywhere. 2024’s bag trends have followed the rest of the fashion industry’s lean into quiet luxury, opting for fewer designer logos and more label-less designs. The bags that will be dominating fall are no different. Simple, timeless structures have been seen all over the runways, but fun textures and interesting prints make sure the bags aren’t too boring.
One of the most talked about bags that came out on the runway was the Coach Empire Carry-All bag, loaded with charms and baubles. So suffice it to say, an XL-sized leather tote bag will be just as popular as the charms you put on them.
Soft suede styles and pops of personality with bag charms are just a few of the trends you’ll be slinging over your shoulder now that fall is here. Like any change in season, fall is a great time to switch up your wardrobe a little and refresh your look. If you’re not ready for an entirely new closet, swapping out your everyday bag is a great way to start.
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Whatever you call it — crescent or moon — the curved bag seems to come in and out of high fashion every few years. And now, it’s back! Houses like Loewe, Coperni, and Lemaire have iconic bags in this silhouette that have trickled down into more affordable and accessible versions of their stunning bags.
We’ve talked about the fish-shaped purse before, and like it or not, the fish bag is kind of perfect. They feel both like an inside joke and something very sincere. The Bottega Veneta runway AW24 runway show showcased this little number, and trust that by year’s end, your fashion friends may have invested in something like it.
If you feel like you’ve seen leopard print everywhere lately, you’re not alone. If you’re not ready to commit to a wild-print coat or pants quite yet, swapping a neutral bag for a leopard style could be just the trick.
The richness of a soft suede is perfect for fall. With a little help from Proenza Schouler and Chloé, the material became a staple on the runway over past seasons. Whether you gravitate towards a light brown or a deep red, you’ll be sure to find a velvety bag that matches all of your best fall ‘fits.
Accessories are already a great way to show off a little personality, but charms bring it up another notch. Brands like Coach and Miu Miu brought the maximalist accessory to the runway, and the trend solidified during Copenhagen Fashion Week in August.
As boho becomes more popular again, so do the trend’s relaxed accessory counterparts. Structured bags will always be in style, but slouchy is quickly turning into a trend for fall.
It’s kind of related to the bag charms, but with a slightly different aesthetic. The bag charms are more whimsical, while this feels like more serious fun. Everyone wants to “birkinify” their bags, by which they mean, decorate their bags in the style of Jane Birkin (topic for another day, I guess.) Anyway, the twilly style scarves are all over the place.
Yes you heard it. A big, capacious leather bag to upgrade the canvas tote. And listen, those canvas totes aren’t going anywhere, but it’s good to know that the pendulum is swinging back to maxi bags.
