6 Bag Trends for Fall 2025
Now that we editors have recovered from the madness that is fashion month, let’s discuss and debrief. Here, we’re sharing our predictions for the hottest bag trends for fall 2025. Prepare for bold animal skins, the return of miniatures, and a new era for east-west bags. Naturally, we’re also sharing the best shoppable options to grab now, so you can stay ahead of the game. Keep scrolling for the 6 biggest fall bag trends.
Embossed Skins
Suddenly, eels, lizards, and crocodiles seem a little less frightening. It’s hard not to fall in love when they look this good. Snakeskin, in particular, is having a huge year and was featured at the Valentino, Miu Miu, and Stella McCartney shows. Or, if you like to take the road less traveled, Gucci, Fendi, and Jil Sander opted for alternative skins.
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Madewell Hyer Goods Luxe Medium Shoulder Bag- White
Saint Laurent Le 5 À 7 Shoulder Bag
Valentino Garavani 9 to 5 Python-Print Leather Shoulder Bag
East-West Clutches
Last season, Bottega Veneta debuted an east-west clutch, and this season, even more cropped up in collections from Chanel, Courrèges, and Victoria Beckham. Even if you’re already on the wave of east-west shoulder bags, get ready to swap those in for handheld iterations.
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Veronica Beard Canvas Dash Clutch
Bottega Veneta Long Andiamo Leather Clutch
Jil Sander Jewel Pochette Leather Clutch Bag
Alaïa Le Teckel Suede Clutch
Nécessaire
Have you ever owned luggage so darling that it felt a shame to only use while traveling? That’s precisely the mood of the nécessaire trend. While Louis Vuitton took a more trunk-like approach, Victoria Beckham and Hermès went with more jewelry case-like silhouettes.
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Bottega Veneta Bang Bang Bag
Goyard Grand Hôtel Trunk Bag
Altuzarra Vanity Leather Bag
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Louis Vuitton Petite Valise Monogram Reverse
Savette Symmetry Pochette
Frame/Pinch Closure
It’s a little hard to describe this style of bag, but you know it when you see it. It’s reminiscent of old-school coin purses with kiss-lock closures, but it didn’t feel dated on the runways at Rokh, Prada, or Gabriela Hearst. These structured, partially-framed bags give the impression that you know your way around the classiest vintage boutiques.
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Michael Kors Simone Leather Tassel Satchel
Weekend Max Mara Cubico Bag
Prada Printed Patent Leather Clutch
Bvlgari Serpenti Forever Leather Clutch
Etro Vela Waves Printed Leather Shoulder Bag
Micro Bags
Could it be? Are we going back to tiny bags? From the looks of it at Calvin Klein, Chloé, and Chanel, the rumors are true. What began as playful bag charms to adorn larger counterparts are now the main attraction. You heard it here first: Micro purses are back.
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Prada Card Holder with Shoulder Strap
Miu Miu Beau Leather Micro-Bag
Bottega Veneta Candy Loop
Saint Laurent Micro Sade Tube
Butter Yellow
It seems the butter yellow trend has reached fever pitch. You can expect to see lemon meringue hued bags from houses like Chanel, Fendi, and Gucci. And if you simply can’t stand to wait for fall, we’re loving pastels for this spring and summer, too.
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Jacquemus Le Petit Bambola Leather Bucket Bag
& Other Stories Floral-Appliqué Leather Pouch
Loewe Mini Pebbled Leather Bucket Bag
Ulla Johnson Isadora Mini Ruched Leather Tote Bag
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