We always stress the importance of investing in classic pieces, especially when it comes to accessories, but it's also interesting to keep an eye on what's happening on the catwalk and in street style when it comes to buying a new handbag.
Autumn/Winter 2024 sees the trends that dominated spring gain momentum, with texture and a feminine touch taking centre stage. A lot of it is about styling and attitude, and while you don't necessarily have to invest in new pieces, great vintage pieces will also match this season's trends.
Below, we round up the trending bag styles we expect to see everywhere in Fall/Winter 2024. Check out our ultimate designer handbag guide here , and here for the best affordable bags you need to know about now.
Super large size
Alessandro Viello
MM6 Maison Margiela
A few seasons ago, the humble tote bag made its high fashion reincarnation, but these bags are only getting bigger (good news for those of us who always carry a lot of stuff around – which is most of us). For Fall/Winter 2024, many designers have decided to supersize their designs. We've seen this trend at Chloé, Stella McCartney, Loro Piana and Coach. XXL is the new norm.
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Coach, Loro Piana, Stella McCartney, Chloe
Shop them here: Bottega's Cabat style comes in this oversized size in beautiful suede, and The Row's popular Park Tote is big enough to hold all your day's essentials (and more). Looking for a more affordable option? Reformation's oversized Vittoria Tote is a great choice.
Hold me tight
Jeremy Moorer
Daytime clutch bags were everywhere on the Spring/Summer catwalks, but this season, any bag can be carried as a clutch, with or without a strap. We saw a little bit of this trend last season, but it really picked up steam for Fall, and it was everywhere on the catwalks. Miu Miu, 16 Arlington, Victoria Beckham, Philosophy di Lorenzo, and many more brands have embraced this trend.
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Philosophy, Victoria Beckham, 16 Arlington, Miu Miu
Buy it in the shop: Want to try it for yourself? Luckily, you probably already have a bag in your wardrobe that you can use, but if you want to try something new, we recommend investing in a roomy leather bag or a medium-sized shoulder bag that fits comfortably under your arm. Hold on tight – it's all about attitude.
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Small feminine wallet
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Fashion is all about extremes: on one hand, giant tote bags are in, but on the other, tiny, feminine handbags, just big enough to hold lipstick. They star at Sandy Liang and Retrofet, while Giambattista Valli, Gucci and Emporio Armani have presented feminine pieces that grandma would love.
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Street Style, Retrofet, Sandy Liang, Giorgio Armani
Where to buy: Vintage stores are great places to pick up these pieces, but Vivienne Westwood is known for granny bags and Khaite has their hands on one of the most flattering trends ever.
Texture, texture, texture
From faux fur and shearling to intricately woven suede, look out for tactile designs on the catwalks of Patou, Stella McCartney, Jil Sander, Bottega Veneta and Prada this fall.
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Jil Sander, Prada, Stella McCartney, Bottega Veneta
BUY IT: Embrace fringe with Stella McCartney's faux-leather Falabella, or opt for a winter-ready version of Saint Laurent's Kate bag.
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