With the Spring 2015 collections in full swing in Paris, there are a few trends that appear to be emerging for the warmer months ahead — even if they do seem pretty far away right now. Here are some of the most celebrated fashion editors' favorite handbag picks of the Spring 2015 shows thus far.
Kitchy Clutches
Last season's affinity for clutches with a heavy dose of personality is still alive and well for Spring. At Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld's cherry red box clutches with a chain handle strap, were an instant success. Inscribed onto the body of the clutch is “Feministe mais feminine” which translates as “Feminist but Feminine”.
At Celine, Phoebe Philo, once again gave us something unexpected in her perfectly round clutches adorned with brass bells; a great conversation-starter, and the perfect clutch if you're the type to get easily lost in a crowd.
Buckets and Backpacks
Both the bucket bag and backpack trends that have seen us through a few fashion seasons now show no sign of abating. The bucket bag in particular (after a very strong showing on the Fall 2014 runways by tastemaker Louis Vuitton) seems to be making a very strong comeback for Spring 2015. For Spring, Gucci seems to have the edge with their luxe yet dressed-down crocodile bucket bag. In camel or cognac leather, this bag has such a classic appeal, you could well carry it for the rest of your life. For those of you who still can't give up the sturdy, classic appeal of a backpack, try the sleek leather versions available from Valextra and 3.1 Philip Lim.
