Our 6 Favorite Fall Handbag Trends of 2024

To love and to hold.

When pondering what to add to your fall wardrobe as the summer months come to an end, you can never go wrong with investing in a new handbag. Aside from practical reasons, handbags are a way to inject a bit of pizazz and personality into any outfit with little effort or fuss. Indeed, this fall, designers have offered up a bevy of bag options to jump-start your sartorial imagination.

For better or worse, quiet luxury showed no signs of slowing down as a parade of simple handbags that would be the marvel of any minimalist made their runway debut. However, what struck us were the handbags that played with typical notions of sophistication and turned them on their head. Piles of charms at Coach and Miu Miu proved to be a playful spin personalization, while ladylike top handles and studded leathers were welcomed updates to classic styles. Fun crescent and tubular shapes at Alaïa, Chloé, and Jil Sander broke the handbag mold, and pieces with pockets aplenty made this fall's options ever so desirable. So whether you're looking for some uptown chic, downtown cool, or something in between, there's a perfect handbag for all.

Ahead are the six handbag trends you'll be reaching for this fall.

Charmed, Im Sure

This fall, designer handbags featured an array of charms and ornaments that looked more like fun jolts of personality rather than clunky doodads. By attaching unexpected pieces to your luxury handbags, you can easily transform them from typical to terrific and show that, yes, you care about the finer things in life but that you also have your own personal style to show off. Designers across the globe really leaned into the trend, from heaps of 'I Love NY' paraphernalia at Coach, silken satchels at Miu Miu Miu, and personal lollipop holsters at Fendi.

Very Demure, Very Mindful

Quiet luxury certainly shifted the fashion landscape, but just because many have adopted a more minimalist approach to dressing doesn't mean you have to sacrifice any style points with your handbag. Just look at the collections of Bottega Veneta and Ferragamo, which had Ladylike handbag offerings with dainty top handles, smooth lines, gentle textures, and just enough design elements to keep things interesting. These might not scream for attention but rather leave you feeling sophisticatedly demure.

The Long Short

Big, bulky handbags met their match with the upsurge of long, stout options that keep things simple and sweet. Sure, you might not be able to fit your laptop or Stanley Cup in these, but this style's sleek, 90s-inspired silhouette is a straightforward way to direct attention to your look without looking like you tried too hard. The likes of Alaïa, Jil Sander, and Proenza Schouler all played around with the slender silhouette, forgoing bland colors for bright pops of cherry red, alabaster white, and gorgeous greys.

Personal Baggage

When choosing a handbag this season, you'll be glad to learn that designers are no longer making us choose between practicality and style. Fall's oversized handbags feature plenty of pockets and compartments to hold all your precious personal belongings while maintaining a sleek, suave flair. A myriad of models, from those in the collections of Chloé and Prada to Miu Miu, all shouldered the weight of voluminous handbags in wearable, crave-able clothes that made them look as suited for real life as they did on a runway.

A Studded Affair

Ditch your old handbags and rock out in style with the season's studded trend, which took center stage in the accessory offerings of Acne Studios, McQueen, and more. Shiny silver studs bring a touch of edgy grunge to any handbag they adorn and are an unexpected and exciting embellishment compared to predictable sequins or fringe. Go even more against the grain and wear these studded numbers with more relaxed, romantic outfits for the perfect juxtaposition of hard and soft.

Reach for the Moon

The slouchy hobo bag of the early aughts reappeared on the fall runways of Chloé, Loewe, and Ulla Johnson, yet these iterations were curvier, more supple crescent-shaped marvels to behold. Drawing from the moon's shape and serenity, these bags will be sure to add a touch of intrigue to any outfit you wear them with. Embrace the soft nature of this style by choosing handbags in powdery pastels, or shades of sorbet that play up the handbag's playful appeal.

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