A new season always feels like a fresh start for our closets. But this fall feels extra special as it brings with it a post-lockdown fashion...

6 Fall Bag Trends To Try Out This Season

A new season always feels like a fresh start for our closets. But this fall feels extra special as it brings with it a post-lockdown fashion slate. Instead of going from summer house clothes to winter house clothes, we have a very overdue reason to refresh and rethink our wardrobes. Most notably: an excuse to actually use handbags again. When dabbling in the latest trends at the start of any new season, handbags consistently proves to be so much more than portable storage. It's a statement of style, an unmissable opportunity for creative expression (need we remind you of that Lizzo and the micro purse moment?), the anchor to an entire ensemble. So if you're currently saying goodbye matching sweatsuits and hello office commutes (sort of), what better way to embrace the quasi-return to normal than with a beautiful bag to tote around your most precious things?

Whether your fall calendar is peppered with a hybrid in-person work schedule, a handful of IRL social events, or a careful balance of the two, the right handbag can make sure you have what you need (as in, face masks, hand sanitizer, and so on ) safely and stylishly. Designers and retailers alike are primed for this very moment, bringing you party-ready purses à la Bottega Veneta and cult-cool brand JW Pei, laptop-friendly bags courtesy of Marc Jacobs, and all kinds of cozy upgrades to the classics brought to you by H&M, Stella McCartney, and more. Ahead, discover and shop the top six fall trends that prove the handbag is back and ready for business.

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Shades Of Green


While autumn-inspired neutrals always pop up this time of year, we've been spotting all sorts of bold colors reflecting boosted spirits after so much time spent indoors. Perhaps it's no coincidence that green, the color of luck, is one of the most dynamic hues of choice. Keep an eye out for seasonally appropriate leafy shades as well as eye-catching jewel tones.


JW PEI Gabbi Bag - Grass Green, $, available at JW PEI


Mango Braided Handbag, $, available at Mango


By Far Curved Zip-Up Tote Bag, $, available at Farfetch


Zara Shoulder Bag, $, available at Zara


Charles & Keith Metallic Push-Lock Handbag, $, available at Charles & Keith

Fluff It Up


Similar to the slipper-inspired fall shoe trend that's made the leap from high-fashion runways to closets across the country, bags are getting fluffed up in a big way this season. Guess we're not ready to totally ditch our WFH attire after all.

Stella McCartney Small Stella Logo Teddy Crossbody Bag, $, available at Farfetch


H&M Shoulder Bag, $, available at H&M


Urban Outfitters Mini Faux Fur Tote Bag, $, available at Urban Outffiters


Staud Sasha Shearling Bag, $, available at Staud


Brother Vellies Lijadu Shearling Billfold Shoulder Bag, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

The Big Back-To-The-Office Bag


For anyone who's returning to the office in some capacity in the months ahead, these sleek yet spacious totes are ready when you are. Stylish on the outside with plenty of room on the inside, these bags have got room for your laptop, antibacterial wipes, and whatever other work essentials you'll need to navigate your new professional setup.

Calpak Haven Laptop Tote Bag, $, available at Calpak


Marc Jacobs The Leather Tote Bag, $, available at Marc Jacobs


Dagne Dover Legend Tote, $, available at Dagne Dover


Madewell The Transport Tote, $, available at Madewell


Hobo Sheila Large Satchel, $, available at Hobo


Rothy's The Essential Tote, $, available at Rothy's

The Phone Purse


We've reached a point in this digital-first era where our smartphones now have their very own carriers, be that a pricier pick from Alexander McQueen, or a handmade option from an indie Etsy retailer. The phone purse is an essential piece for anyone attempting the triple handbag trend this season... because why settle for one handbag to complete your look when you have multiple?

Lisa Says Gah Phone Purse, $, available at Lisa Says Gah


TokioEchoArt Cellphone Bag, $, available at Etsy


Ganni Smiling Face Recycled-Leather Cross-Body Bag, $, available at Matches Fashion


Everlane The Italian Leather Sling, $, available at Everlane


COS Leather Phone Pouch, $, available at COS


Alexander McQueen Logo-Print Contrast-Stitching Crossbody Bag, $, available at Farfetch

Super Scoop Shoulder Bag


The classic shoulder-hugging handbag is back and better than ever this season with ultra-chic, rounded and structural silhouettes reminiscent of Prada's famed Cleo bag.



Polène Numéro Dix Hobo, $, available at Polène


& Other Stories Ruched Leather Shoulder Bag, $, available at & Other Stories


Mansur Gavriel Candy Bag, $, available at Mansur Gavriel


Anthropologie Triple Seam Shoulder Bag, $, available at Anthropologie


Wandler Lois Leather Hobo, $, available at Nordstrom

Oversized, Under-The-Arm Clutch


Go big or go home is our mantra when it comes to Bottega-inspired bags this fall. This particular breed of bag might be called a clutch, but you'll need more than just a free hand to transport this statement-making style around town.

H&M Quilted Shoulder Bag, $, available at H&M


Bottega Veneta 2020 The Pouch, $, available at TheRealReal


Banana Republic Soft Pouch Crossbody Bag, $, available at Banana Republic Factory


Loeffler Randall Rayne Day Plaid Bow Clutch, $, available at Loeffler Randall


Oroton Celia Covered Day Clutch, $, available at Shopbop

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