The Bags Everyone Is Coveting This Season

Bottega Veneta’s signature intrecciato weave remains one of its longest-standing house codes, making its logo-less bags instantly identifiable to those in the know. The ‘Andiamo’ and new ‘Barbara’ tote designed by Louise Trotter are effortlessly sophisticated – and, thanks to their size, wonderfully practical – while the archival ‘Campana’ has a softly structured shape that molds to the body, making it supremely comfortable to carry. But that’s not the only style the brand has pulled from the archive – the ‘Veneta’, which was first introduced in the early 00s, is back and chicer than ever.

When it comes to handbags that stand the test of time, few do it better than Gucci – in particular, its bestselling ‘Jackie’ style, which has been a must-have since the 1960s. Named after former First Lady and style icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the bag had a modern makeover and comes in a ‘1961’ and ‘Giorno’ silhouette, and counts Cate Blanchett and Jodie Turner-Smith among its fans. For those who love a classic crossbody, the ‘Horsebit 1955’ ticks all the boxes, and nods to the brand’s equestrian roots. Of all the bags in the Gucci stable, this season we have our eye on the ‘Bamboo 1947’, which comes in a trending (yet timeless) top-handle shape.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s brand The Row has become a byword for understated luxury. To own one of its achingly cool, minimalist designs is to join a club of sorts, recognized only by the most sartorially literate. The handbags – beautifully crafted from fine leather in Italy and stamped with the most discreet, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it logos – are a perfect example of this stealth-wealth aesthetic. Introduced in 2021, the ‘N/S Park’ tote, carried by Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lawrence and Zoë Kravitz, has a soft bucket shape and comes in three different sizes – the largest has plenty of space for a laptop or change of clothes. Joining its ranks are the ‘Marlo’, which is supple and ultra slouchy, making it ideal when traveling, the ‘India’ in a classic bowling shape and the ‘Peggy’ – a spacious clutch that doubles as a mini shoulder bag.

Spanish fashion house Loewe hits the sweet spot between quirky and cool, and its accessories are always the most covetable. From the origami-inspired ‘Puzzle’ bag, which is crafted from asymmetric panels of supple leather and can be styled in five different ways, to the archival ‘Flamenco’ clutch, which first launched in the ’80s and resembles the hem of a dancer’s dress when the drawstrings are pulled, there’s a playfulness to all Loewe accessories. The ‘Amazona’ bag, which debuted in 1975, is reintroduced by new creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez in honor of the brand’s 180-year anniversary, this time with a relaxed open top and single top handle. Finally, there’s the ‘Featherlight’ tote, which comes with an artfully gathered detail and is already an icon – expect to see this sophisticated brown version on the arm of countless showgoers during fashion month.

In just five years, New York-based brand Savette has become every tastemaker’s favorite for refined handbags with a contemporary twist – think geometric silhouettes and gleaming cylindrical hardware. Founder Amy Zurek, who cut her teeth at Khaite and The Row, is fastidious about details and draws much of her inspiration from modern art. The ‘Symmetry’ bag is defined by its clean, parallel and perpendicular lines. It’s available as both a tote (the ‘Pochette’ and the ‘Slim Pochette’) and a shoulder bag, each numbered to reflect its size. Then there’s the ‘Tondo’ (named after the Italian Renaissance term for a circular work of art), which comes in smooth leather and satin finishes and has a rounded base. The new ‘Anello’ tote, meanwhile, is destined to become your favorite workweek staple.

In his first year as creative director at Valentino Garavani, Alessandro Michele has transformed the historic fashion house into a maximalist’s dream, with historical references, eclectic embellishments and timeless shapes making each piece feel like a prized vintage find. The clothes are, of course, magical, but the bags are pretty special, too. Inspired by vintage styles, the ‘Jean’ is crafted from leather with chevron stitching and chain-embellished straps, while ‘Antibes’ comes in checked canvas. If you’re on the hunt for a crossbody bag, then be prepared to fall head over heels for the ‘Panthea’, which has already found a star-filled fanbase in Rihanna, Bella Hadid and Jenna Ortega.