The 8 Best Bag Trends for Spring 2025
We’re halfway through February, so if you haven’t started shopping for warm weather, you’re behind the curve. When the world’s top designers debuted their spring/summer 2025 collections last September, we were on the frontlines, taking copious notes. Now that the dust has settled, and we’ve parsed through everything we saw to weed out those without staying power, we’re presenting the best spring bag trends, ahead.
Mini Me
Michael Kor’s spring/summer 2025 runway
Part of what made September’s runways so exciting was all the whimsy. There were bear-shaped bags, nods to childhood, and outlandish styling. There’s no resisting the charm of these miniature bags that appeared at shows like Michael Kors, Fendi, and Stella McCartney.
Miu Miu Nappa Laminata Bag Charm
JW Anderson Bumper 7 Mini Bag
Prada Mini Icon Re-Nylon bag charm
On the Fringe
Fendi’s spring/summer 2025 runway
Fringe was all over the spring/summer runways, and not just as it pertains to bags. From Dolce & Gabbana dresses to Diesel scarves, everyone put their own spin on the boho element. As for purses, heavy hitters like Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton all took part, signaling that accessories with movement are in this season.
Chloé Foulard Fringed Leather Shoulder Bag
Prada Galleria Mini-Bag with Feather Trim
JW Anderson Medium Scarf Bag
Stella McCartney Crystal Fringe Falabella Tiny Tote Bag
Alaïa Mini Ring Fringe Bucket Bag
Year of the Snake
Louis Vuitton’s spring/summer 2025 runway
Animal print is eternal, but 2025 is about reptilian varieties, specifically. (And maybe a touch of zebra, while you’re at it…) Although houses like Bottega Veneta, Khaite, and Dries Van Noten showcased this via footwear on the runways, it was bags from Louis Vuitton and Jil Sander that really caught our attention.
Dries Van Noten Snake-Effect Leather Tote Bag
Jacquemus Le Petit Calino
Bottega Veneta Mini Pouch
Cool in Chrome
Loewe’s spring/summer 2025 runway
Who’s ready for fashion to get futuristic? Metallics have nearly become the new neutral in recent seasons, but this spring, we’re zeroing in on all things mirrored. Case in point: the chromatic bags on display at Tory Burch, Loewe, Toteme, Coperni, and more.
Proenza Schouler Silo Metallic Leather Shoulder Bag
Diesel Logo Metallic Leather Handbag
Givenchy Shark Lock Bucket Bag
Coperni Mini Sound Swipe Mirrored Bag
The Doctor (Bag) Is In
Louis Vuitton’s spring/summer 2025 runways
It’s always a bonus when trends feature some practicality, so we know you’ll be excited about this next one. Commuters rejoice, because these doctor bags can actually hold all your belongings. While houses like Dior and Prada leaned into the classic, almost bowler bag structure, designers like Michael Kors and Louis Vuitton opted for more briefcase-like silhouettes.
Dior Large D-Vibe Bowling Bag
Prada Galleria Leather Bag
The Row India Leather Tote Bag
Loro Piana Sesia Happy Day Shoulder Bag
East to West
Prada’s spring/summer 2025 runway
If you assumed this trend faded with the fall season, you thought wrong. If anything, get ready to double down on these rectangular forms, cleverly dubbed “East West” bags. Be it a shoulder bag like those at Prada and Miu Miu, a top handle from Brandon Maxwell, or a clutch like the one we saw at Bottega Veneta, this silhouette is as relevant as ever.
Bottega Veneta East-West Arco Tote
Prada Bonnie Leather Handbag
Canvas Meets Leather
Hermès’ spring/summer 2025 runway
Canvas and leather are a tried-and-true pairing, albeit historically overlooked—until now. Thom Browne, Valentino, and Gabriela Hearst were among the many runways where this dynamic duo could be found. Finally, canvas is getting its flowers this spring.
Gabriela Hearst Leonora Flap Bag
Michael Kors x 007 Bond Cotton Canvas and Leather Weekender Bag
Il Bisonte Marini Drawstring Canvas Bucket Bag
Polo Ralph Lauren Extra-Large Bellport Canvas Tote Bag
Back to Buckets
Gucci’s spring/summer 2025 runway
Oh hello, bucket bags; we meet again. Everyone’s favorite bottomless pits are in full effect for this year’s spring/summer collections. Some took the form of drawstring bags, like at Off-White, Giambattista Valli, and Hermès, while others went for an open top, like Gucci and Prada.
Prada Leather Bucket Bag with Belt
J.Crew Berkeley Bucket Bag
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Jacquemus Le Petit Bambola Leather Bucket Bag
Chloé Marcie Micro Bucket Bag
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