The biggest bag trend of 2025

THE BIGGEST BAG TRENDS OF 2025

The Bag Trends To Know For 2025: Buy Now And Carry All Season

From refined top-handle totes and tactile woven designs to slouchy boho styles and sleek east-west silhouettes – make a sartorial statement with this season’s most-wanted bags

Words Colleen RossFashion editor Viktorija Tomasevic

 

The Bag Trends To Know For 2025: Buy Now And Carry All Season
Not just for evening, a grab-and-go clutch bag works for daytime too

Everyday clutches

Neat and minimalist, a classically understated clutch will never go out of style. These wear-with-anything silhouettes are a go-to when bolder outfits or prints demand a pared-down accessory, and seamlessly come into their own when worn with simple separates that lean into the fuss-free mood. Khaite’s sculptural ‘Lina’ pouch is crafted from snake-effect leather and is the perfect accompaniment to tailoring worn with sneakers. Meanwhile, Loewe and Bottega Veneta offer sculptural versions in squashy leathers that lend a softer edge to any look – the latter’s ‘Lauren 1980’ clutch is updated this season in duck-egg blue and is exclusive to NET-A-PORTER.

The Bag Trends To Know For 2025: Buy Now And Carry All Season
Bottega Veneta’s signature intrecciato weave lends a luxe spin to a slouchy silhouette
The Bag Trends To Know For 2025: Buy Now And Carry All Season
An XXL slouchy tote will fit all your daily belongings – and then some

Soft and slouchy

This season’s most coveted totes are soft and super-slouchy. Timeless and refined, The Row’s ‘N/S Park’ tote comes in ‘Moss’ green leather and has an unstructured bucket shape that comfortably molds to the body. Meanwhile, Toteme’s supersized brushed-wool bucket bag from our NET SUSTAIN edit is spacious enough to store the day’s essentials and understated enough to wear with everything from relaxed tailoring to denim. Similarly, Gucci’s monogrammed coated-canvas tote is a practical choice, whether you’re traveling or commuting to the office.

 

Boho

Boho is all about layering together different fabrics and textures – the more playful and expressive, the better. To fully embrace the look, a bag that could easily be mistaken for vintage, and stands out with artisanal detailing or unique embellishments, is key. From Alessandro Michele’s first collection as creative director, Valentino Garavani’s ‘Nellcôte’ tote is crafted from tactile suede and jacquard-knit and accented with silver-tone studs and eyelets. Elsewhere, Chloé’s slouchy, crescent-shaped ‘Bracelet’ bag is updated this season with scores of chain fringing tipped with faux pearls, shells and coral reefs; while Gucci’s ‘Blondie’ bag comes in an equine saddle shape evocative of styles from the ’70s.

 

The Bag Trends To Know For 2025: Buy Now And Carry All Season
Gucci’s ‘Blondie’ bag and Chloé’s ‘Bracelet’ tote are both beautifully bohemian in style
The Bag Trends To Know For 2025: Buy Now And Carry All Season
Raffia accessories are synonymous with summer
The Bag Trends To Know For 2025: Buy Now And Carry All Season
A capacious basket bag is the ultimate vacation essential

Summer textures

Spring/summer is the season of tactility and this applies to SS25’s accessories, too. From Loewe Paula’s Ibiza’s striped woven raffia tote (perfect for packing on vacation) to Jacquemus’s chic circle-shaped style (a cool choice for beach-to-brunch days), and Saint Laurent’s sculptural shoulder bag that blends a beachy, artisanal mood with a city-ready sensibility, there’s no shortage of textured summer silhouettes for every occasion. For special events such as garden parties or weddings, look no further than Clio Peppiatt’s ‘Chandelier’ bag, which is dripping in crystals and a fun way to elevate a crisp tailored suit or minimal dress.

 

The Bag Trends To Know For 2025: Buy Now And Carry All Season
For instant polish, you can’t go wrong with a sleek top-handle tote

Top-handle

A structured top-handle bag will perfectly offset SS25’s romantic mood, balancing even the most languid silhouettes. The elegant, boxy design references styles from the ’50s, but this season, is enhanced by contemporary proportions that transform it into a modern must-have. Savette’s ‘Symmetry Pochette’ bag remains a cult favorite and arrives this season in summery coral suede that will make monochromatic looks pop. Meanwhile, Bottega Veneta’s ‘Knot Lock’ in signature intrecciato leather is the perfect boardroom-to-bar accessory, and Jil Sander’s sleek ‘Goji’ style, complete with bamboo top handle, is the ultimate vacation buy – perfect paired with a summer co-ord for alfresco afternoon occasions.

 

The Bag Trends To Know For 2025: Buy Now And Carry All Season
The east-west bag is defined by its elongated silhouette
The Bag Trends To Know For 2025: Buy Now And Carry All Season
Alaïa’s ‘Le Teckel’ is one of this season’s most sought-after designs

The new baguette

Cast your mind back to the ’90s and one bag probably springs to mind: the baguette. Playfully named after the French bread because of its long length and the way it tucks neatly under your arm, the elongated design is back and chicer than ever, thanks to brands including Alaïa. When creative director Pieter Mulier debuted ‘Le Teckel’ (French for dachshund) on the SS24 runway, it became an instant hit. Of all the styles to covet for SS25, this poppy-red leather version is irresistible. Elsewhere, Khaite, Proenza Schouler and Jil Sander are all putting their own unique spin on the east-west silhouette with soft curves and buttery textures. Don’t let the seemingly diminutive style fool you – there’s more space inside than you might think.

 

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