Chains Galore Circle Back Croc O’Clock Mixed Metals Pillowy Soft
As 2024 approaches, we’re vowing to let go of what doesn’t serve us and to carry nothing but the best going forward. This annual plotting mostly applies to the intangible elements of life, but it’s also the perfect time to do a revamp on your style and physical objects. Get ready to filter through everything in your current everyday bag, keep only what you love and use, and maybe even give yourself the New Year’s gift of a stunning new accessory. The bags and purses of the moment are full of statement details, on-trend colors, and thoughtful designs, so you’re sure to find something that helps you feel refreshed as you embark on whatever the year has in store. Ahead, see ten of the top winter handbag trends—from flashy, metal-centric stars to plush, pillowy carry-alls—that will carry you through the new year.
Sculptural Clutch
The trending evening bag of the season is half-sculpture, half-purse—bedazzled cases, rendered shapes, and hard-shelled objets d’art infuse a simple look with a wink of personality. Carrie Bradshaw never strays from carrying such clutches, so no one else should, either.
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Judith Leiber
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Dolli
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Homage
Warm and Fuzzy
‘Tis the season for staying warm and cozy, and wooly, furry, and plush bags are a creature comfort cheat code. A fuzzy purse can also keep your lap warm in chilly meetings, car rides, and restaurants, which earns bonus points if you ask us.
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Ugg x Telfar
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Polène
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Lele Sadoughi
Ludicrously Capacious
Gone are the days of only being able to fit your lip combo and credit card in your purse—it’s finally fashionable to schlep the entire universe with you. The bigger the ludicrously capacious bag, the better.
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Want Les Essentiels
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Mango
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Proenza Schouler
Red All About It
Red is still the It color of the moment, and a red handbag—be it a sharp tomato or deep burgundy—can warm any outfit. Go for a shade that makes you smile, and you may just find opportunities to carry it year-round.
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MM6 Maison Margiela
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Zara
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Poppy Lissiman
Heavy Metal
Shiny, bold metal details—like padlocks, studs, and visible hardware—have prominently appeared on some of the most iconic handbags of all time, including the Birkin, Dior Saddle, Gucci Jackie 1961, and Chloé Paddington satchel. Notable metal detailing will always be in, and this season, it’s taking the front seat.
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Streets Ahead
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Dooney & Bourke
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Cult Gaia
Chains Galore
Get roped in by stunning chain detailing, which is proving to be a major winter handbag trend this year. A gleaming chain handle serves as jewelry for your bag, and a full chainmail composition is cool as ice.
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Kurt Geiger
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Rabanne
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Brandon Blackwood
Circle Back
This winter, revolve your outfits around a statement, spherical purse. A globe-shaped bag is unexpected and deceptively functional—it can hold quite a few of your essentials.
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Akira
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Ganni
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Badgley Mischka
Croc O'Clock
The sophisticated textures of exotic leather—whether real or faux—bring depth to any outfit. A croc look is a simultaneously elegant and statement-making winter handbag trend, and you can choose whether to opt for a neutral staple or bolder choices in color and style.
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JW Pei
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Brandon Blackwood
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Little Liffner
Mixed Metals
Shimmer and shine all winter long with a mineralized handbag in warm gold or icy silver, or a metallic rendition of your favorite tone. Metallics are neutral and ever-refreshing.
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Steve Madden
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Stine Goya
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Bottega Veneta
Pillowy Soft
Pillowy, comfortable-to-carry handbags and oversized clutches that squish (in a good way) are effortlessly fashionable. Whether you prefer yours adorably small or large enough to cuddle with (hey, we're not judging), you're sure to love the feel of these bags just as much as the smooth finish.
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Mansur Gavriel
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3.1 Phillip Lim
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Calvin Klein
