Spring 2023: The Handbag Trends You Need To Try This Season

Straight from the runways of fashion month, these 5 handbag trends will be seen this season.

As Fashion Weeks came to an end, it’s time to welcome a new season of warm weather and flowers. Thus, we reflect on the exciting new accessories we saw on the Spring 2023 runways. And while shoes and jewellery had their moment in the spotlight, the real winning accessory of the runway debut was the handbags. From oversized tote bags on the Khaite runway to metallic-effect midi bags at Altuzarra, the Spring 2023 Fashion Week runways served as endless inspiration for the current season’s accessories. Some designers stayed true to traditional themes and colours while others opted to challenge new proposals with a riskier approach to the palette of shades, textures, and materials typical of the season.

Fresh, minimalist, and neutral styles prevailed on the runways of Peter Do, Altuzarra and Ferragamo, where XXL tote bags predominated, demonstrating that each season is renewed and more wearable than the last. On the other hand: the famous “baguettes” of the Y2K decade also appeared on several catwalks, including of course at Fendi, where the fashion house celebrated the 25th anniversary of the It bag.

Accessories lovers, we have great news: we’re about to reveal many of the eye-catching bag styles and all the details about the most coveted trends that you’ll want to carry with you right away.

BAGUETTE-SHAPED

Baguette bags are as elegant as ever. Fendi even went so far as to literally inscribe several of its spring/summer 2023 bags with the word “Baguette”. However, it’s easy to understand why the style is so popular. The versatile shape lends itself to holding just enough, while the strap can be used as a shoulder bag or top handle. For this Spring of 2023, luxury fashion houses looked back into their archives to re-issue classic styles, such as Fendi, JW Anderson, Ganni, Staud, and many more.

As seen at: Fendi, JW Anderson, Ganni, Staud.

BOXY BAGS

The box bag was a staple on many runways this season, offered in everything from mini to medium shapes, and many with textured finishes, such as crocodile effect or woven leather. This dynamic bag is easy to mix and match, versatile and modern in shape.

As seen at: Gabriela Hearst, Carolina Herrera, Khaite, Altuzarra, Kate Spade.

CLUTCHES

Considering designers like Proenza Schouler, Carolina Herrera and Khaite the clutch bags are a great addition when it comes to matching your outfit. You can take a cue from Gabriela Hearst and Fendi’s soft cloud-like leather in soft shapes or go the Dries Van Noten route, which is more of a ruffle cushion inspired version.

As seen at: Michael Kors, Kaite, Jonathan Simkhai, Bronx and Banco, Carolina Herrera, Proenza Shouler, Gabriela Hearst.

METALLIC BAGS

Metallic bags will be the most wearable trend of the season. These kinds of bags fit in perfectly for any evening event, and they also look wonderfully fresh during the day.

This season, most designers nailed it, and there are many great silvers and golds to pick from.

As seen at: LaQuan Smith, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Paco Rabanne.

BIG BAGS

When you’re on the go, it’s hard to beat the utility of a spacious tote. This season, big bags are still trendy and very much there in all designers’ Spring 2023 collections like The Row, Michael Kors, Altuzarra, Tommy Hilfiger, Luar, Proenza Schouler, Marni, Altuzarra, and more. Somedays, all you need to carry along with that good mood is a comfy bag to carry around, and these kinds of big ones are a perfect choice!

As seen at: Emilia Wickstead, The Row, Michael Kors, Altuzarra, Tommy Hilfiger, Luar, Proenza Schouler, Marni, Altuzarra.