When Spring/Summer are upon us it's guaranteed that fashion will shift to reflect the weather – bags included! 😉 And surveying the scene, while mini shoulder bags are still all around, and top handles are surging on the runways, bigger bags are certainly back big time! Check out this List of must-have bags for Spring and Summer! 👜
The Mini
While a Y2K fashion trend that brought them roaring back may be somewhat in the rearview mirror, we will still see plenty of mini shoulder bags. Classics like Fendi Baguette remain perennial favorites, but other brands have also come up with chic contenders like Prada Cleo and Jacquemus. And the East-West bag's elongated shape that is wider than it is tall is a defining silhouette these days.
For more affordable alternatives: Urban Outfitters Rosie Chain Baguette Bag, Pull & Bear 90’s Shoulder Bag
The Maxi
Maxi bags are of course a natural successor after seasons of the mini, y’all. Oversized bags are bags of the season. Miley Cyrus, Zoë Kravitz and Sydney Sweeney have been spotted with Saint Laurent’s Icare Max Tote and the iconic Mulberry Bayswater has also seen a resurgence.
For more affordable alternatives: Mango Leather Shopper Bag, Charles & Keith Cognac Circle Handle Tote Bag
The Saddle
The iconic equestrian-inspired style popularized by Dior Saddle Bags collection will still be riding high. For variations, try Isabel Marant Botsy Suede Saddle Bag or Gucci Blondie Mini Bag.
For more affordable alternatives: Mango Flap crossbody bag
The Frilly
Party-friendly purses with details like frills, fringes, and beads have been having their moment too. Take Fendi Nano Baguette Charm or Kara Black Sequin Crystal Fringe Tote.
For more affordable alternatives: Zara Beaded Fringe Bag, ASOS Silver Pearl and Beaded bag
The Top Handle
Credited to the rise of Jacquemus Le Chiquito line, top handle bags are on top. Enduring favorites include Balenciaga Hourglass and Gucci Bamboo 1947.
For more affordable alternatives: True Decadence Mini Box Grab Bag, Public Desire Haidie Mini Clutch Bag
The Puffer
The popularity of fluffy, pillow-like bags will likely continue to inflate this year. On the high end spectrum, there’s Loewe Puffer Goya Bag or the Saint Laurent Loulou Puffer. It-girl Blackpink's Jennie has also been spotted with mid-range Korean brand COS Quilted Shoulder Bag, triggering a frenzy among fashion-forward females.
The Scrunchie
Scrunchies don’t just go on your hair anymore! Brands like JW Pei and Alexander Wang adapt the classic hair tie into uniquely scrunched up bags which are fun, youthful, and ultra feminine.
Perennial favorites include JW Pei with their Cora and Vegan Bags. And of course, who can forget Alexander Wang Scrunchie Bag. The design has since trickled down to more fashion brands like Mansur Gavriel Mini Scrunchie Bag and 3.1 Phillip Lim Croissant Bag.
For more affordable alternatives: Mango Ruched Detail Waist Bag, JW Pei Gabbi
The Heart
Love is all around as the heart-shaped bags have been seen on many many shouldersn. That retro design has come back with a vengeance, with an assortment of interpretations ranging from cute (Louis Vuitton Pop my Heart Pouch, Kate Spade Amour 3D Heart Crossbody) to edgy (Chanel Mini CC in Love Heart). Meanwhile, fans of more minimalistic designs can opt for Coach Heart Crossbody.
For more affordable alternatives: Urban Outfitters Heart Crossbody, Heart Bag H&M
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