Within this season’s new crop of designer handbags, there are a few standout designs that are currently making waves in the pages of magazines and on the arms of style-makers everywhere. Listed below are our top three.
Fringe
Fringed handbags are having a bit of a moment. While fringed handbags once were the sole domain of bohemian types, this new generation of fringed handbags elevates the style to a more sophisticated level of taste. Real standouts include Valentino’s edgy Gryphon-Handle clutch and Tod’s Stella Fringe Leather Satchel.
The Backpack
It’s not just for school any more. This season, the backpack has been spotted on so many designers’ runways, it’s nearly impossible to keep track which backpack belongs to which designer. Most enticing about the backpack is its sheer practicality; while other trends may end up as a flash in the pan, the backpack is something we can actually put to use. Try the sports-inspired look of DKNY x Opening Ceremony’s sling bag, or if you’re looking to make a statement of luxury, check out the Tory Burch Marion Quilted Small backpack.
The Crunch
The Crunch is less a particular handbag style than it is a way of carrying a handbag. This season, runways and street style blogs alike have been snapping the fashion pack carrying oversized, soft leather bags folded over on themselves, giving these big, roomy bags a sort of louche, clutch-like feel that looks fresh and new. With this trend, it is less about which bag you get, and more about the way in which you wear it.
