Popsugar Fashion Fashion Trends 7 Popular Handbag Trends to Shop For 2021 These 7 2021 Handbag Trends Will Be Everywhere Soon 28 December 2020 by Jamila Stewart Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. With outfit choices leaning more on practicality these days, statement accessories have never been more key in completing a look. That said, handbag enthusiasts and general fashion-lovers are sure to rejoice at the fun-filled handbag trends of 2021. In case you're wondering about which fresh style takes you can expect to see and which classics the fashion collective will continue to love, we're laying it all out for you now. Saying goodbye to winter in the coming months no doubt sparks nostalgia for holidays, and we're seeing this reflected in 2021's raffia bag. Another interesting focus is on the clutch bag, with designers testing the waters for just how far the trend can go (hello, ginormous pillow bags). If the suspense is killing you, go ahead and dive into those two styles, plus five more of the biggest trends to shop. Rest assured that there are so many ways to make each one your own as you introduce them to your wardrobe. Chain Details Raffia Mini Bags Snap Locks Pillow Bags Bucket Bags Moon Shaped Related: The 18 Most Coveted Fashion It Bags You Can Own For Under $500 1 Chain Details Chain details make up the statement handbag trend that even minimalists can't help but love. What makes the style even more fun is the various ways it can be presented, from Olga Berg's simple chain strap and Rosantica's extravagant draping to JW Anderson's incorporation of the design element, defining it as the centre of attention. 2 Zara Quilted Chain Strap Shoulder Chain Bag Image Source: zara.com Zara Quilted Chain Strap Shoulder Chain Bag ($50) Zara Quilted Chain Strap Shoulder Chain Bag $50 from zara.com Buy Now 3 Olga Berg Emily Acrylic Bag Image Source: revolve.com Olga Berg Emily Acrylic Bag ($125) Olga Berg Emily Acrylic Bag $125 from revolve.com Buy Now 4 JW Anderson Rolo Chain Tote Bag Image Source: farfetch.com JW Anderson Rolo Chain Tote Bag ($1,490) JW Anderson Rolo Chain Tote Bag $1,490 from farfetch.com Buy Now 5 Mehry Mu Daria Bag Image Source: arossgirl.com Mehry Mu Daria Bag ($450) Mehry Mu Daria Bag $450 from arossgirl.com Buy Now 6 Steve Madden Daisey Top Handle Crossbody Bag Image Source: dillards.com Steve Madden Daisey Top Handle Crossbody Bag ($88) Steve Madden Daisey Top Handle Crossbody Bag $88 from dillards.com Buy Now 7 Rosantica Teresa Embellished Cotton Tote Image Source: Net-a-Porter.com Rosantica Teresa Embellished Cotton Tote ($340, originally $680) Rosantica Teresa Embellished Cotton Tote $340 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now 8 Raffia With escapist styles trending, it makes sense that raffia handbags echoed throughout spring 2021 collections. Offered in everything from two-toned crossbody bags to leather-accented totes, there's more than one or two styles to choose from when it comes to this trend. Once you've found your match, pair it with springy knits or free-flowing linen. 9 Kayu Marin Woven Straw Baguette Bag Image Source: shop.kayudesign.com Kayu Marin Woven Straw Baguette Bag ($188) Kayu Marin Woven Straw Baguette Bag $188 from shop.kayudesign.com Buy Now 10 AAKS Bika Ruby Bag Image Source: aaksonline.com AAKS Bika Ruby Bag ($162) AAKS Bika Ruby Bag $162 from aaksonline.com Buy Now 11 Elleme Cupidon Bag Image Source: international.elleme.com Elleme Cupidon Bag ($440) Elleme Cupidon Bag $440 from international.elleme.com Buy Now 12 Botkier Valentina Convertible Clutch Image Source: bloomingdales.com Botkier Valentina Convertible Clutch ($59, originally $98) Botkier Valentina Convertible Clutch $59 from bloomingdales.com Buy Now 13 Paco Rabanne 1969 Raffia and Chainmail Bucket Bag Image Source: matchesfashion.com Paco Rabanne 1969 Raffia and Chainmail Bucket Bag ($950) Paco Rabanne 1969 Raffia and Chainmail Bucket Bag $950 from matchesfashion.com Buy Now 14 Mini Bags Image Source: Christian Vierig/Getty Images If you're into packing just your essentials and love conversation-starting handbags, you may be into fashion's viral mini-bag trend. Sometimes it's nice to go lighter on the accessorising, and 2021 takes the trend to new heights, welcoming — in addition to solid-coloured top handles and crossbodies — mini shoulder bags and unique two-toned options. 15 Tongoro Fitini Bag Image Source: tongoro.com Tongoro Fitini Bag ($147) Tongoro Fitini Bag $147 from tongoro.com Buy Now 16 Boyy Mini Disc Bag Image Source: ssense.com Boyy Mini Disc Bag ($126, originally $275) Boyy Mini Disc Bag $126 from ssense.com Buy Now 17 Medea Mini Long Strap Bag Image Source: m.shopbop.com Medea Mini Long Strap Bag ($86, originally $144) Medea Mini Long Strap Bag $86 from m.shopbop.com Buy Now 18 Jacquemus Le Chiquito Bag Image Source: farfetch.com Jacquemus Le Chiquito Bag ($510) Jacquemus Le Chiquito Bag $510 from farfetch.com Buy Now 19 Edas Yshaia Mini Image Source: edas.store Edas Yshaia Mini ($275) Edas Yshaia Mini $275 from edas.store Buy Now 20 Snap Locks Behold, the trend that embodies all things feminine and elegant. Think locks and similar handbag closures that are typically seen on clutches, but come prepared to embrace them with top handles and shoulder bags for 2021. A plus? We can pretty much guarantee this trend as the easiest way to dress up any outfit. 21 ModCloth Lusting Over Leather and Lucite Bag Image Source: modcloth.com ModCloth Lusting Over Leather and Lucite Bag ($69) ModCloth Lusting Over Leather and Lucite Bag $69 from modcloth.com Buy Now 22 Cult Gaia Anna Shoulder Bag Image Source: cultgaia.com Cult Gaia Anna Shoulder Bag ($458) Cult Gaia Anna Shoulder Bag $458 from cultgaia.com Buy Now 23 Brahmin Emmy Stone Felix Image Source: brahmin.com Brahmin Emmy Stone Felix ($385) Brahmin Emmy Stone Felix $385 from brahmin.com Buy Now 24 Reike Nen Long Mini Bag Image Source: us.wconcept.com Reike Nen Long Mini Bag ($228, originally $380) Reike Nen Long Mini Bag $228 from us.wconcept.com Buy Now 25 Mansur Gavriel Twist-Lock Tote Image Source: farfetch.com Mansur Gavriel Twist-Lock Tote ($795) Mansur Gavriel Twist-Lock Tote $795 from farfetch.com Buy Now 26 Marc Jacobs The Kiss Lock Tote Image Source: farfetch.com Marc Jacobs The Kiss Lock Tote ($395) Marc Jacobs The Kiss Lock Tote $395 from farfetch.com Buy Now 27 Unique Vintage Red Leatherette Bow Lockwood Handbag Image Source: unique-vintage.com Unique Vintage Red Leatherette Bow Lockwood Handbag ($74) Unique Vintage Red Leatherette Bow Lockwood Handbag $74 from unique-vintage.com Buy Now 28 Pillow Bags Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig Has any bag trend really proved its staying power like the pillow silhouette? Also affectionally known as "cloud bags," but perhaps more formally known as "pouch bags," the Bottega Veneta-spearheaded trend keeps getting better and better. Consider adding an animal-print iteration to your collection or styles with more structural attributes, such as the COS clutch bag. 29 ASOS Ruched Pouch Frame Clutch With Chain Strap Image Source: asos.com ASOS Ruched Pouch Frame Clutch With Chain Strap ($12, originally $29) ASOS Ruched Pouch Frame Clutch With Chain Strap $12 from asos.com Buy Now 30 Bottega Veneta Pouch Bag Image Source: bottegaveneta.com Bottega Veneta Pouch Bag ($2,700) Bottega Veneta Pouch Bag $2,700 from bottegaveneta.com Buy Now 31 COS Classic Leather Clutch Bag Image Source: cosstores.com COS Classic Leather Clutch Bag ($190) COS Classic Leather Clutch Bag $190 from cosstores.com Buy Now 32 Rebecca Minkoff Ruched Clutch Image Source: rebeccaminkoff.com Rebecca Minkoff Ruched Clutch ($98) Rebecca Minkoff Ruched Clutch $98 from rebeccaminkoff.com Buy Now 33 Themoiré Dark Python Printed Eco Leather Pouch Bag Image Source: forzieri.com Themoiré Dark Python Printed Eco Leather Pouch Bag ($186, originally $310) Themoiré Dark Python Printed Eco Leather Pouch Bag $186 from forzieri.com Buy Now 34 Bucket Bags Image Source: Getty / Claudio Lavenia Sometimes, the best trends are updates to the classics we love. The 2021 refresh to bucket bags includes metallic finishes, edgy hardware, and monochromatic designs. Pair the structural classic with your favourite denim, a comfy sweat set, or trousers and a blazer. 35 S.Joon Milk Pail Mini Animal-Print Calf Hair Tote Image Source: Net-a-Porter.com S.Joon Milk Pail Mini Animal-Print Calf Hair Tote ($560, originally $800) S.Joon Milk Pail Mini Animal-Print Calf Hair Tote $560 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now 36 Charles and Keith Sculptural Handle Bucket Bag Image Source: charleskeith.com Charles and Keith Sculptural Handle Bucket Bag ($69) Charles and Keith Sculptural Handle Bucket Bag $69 from charleskeith.com Buy Now 37 Chloe Mini Roy Bucket Bag Image Source: chloe.com Chloe Mini Roy Bucket Bag ($1,750) Chloe Mini Roy Bucket Bag $1,750 from chloe.com Buy Now 38 Furla Mini Bucket Bag Deserto Image Source: furla.com Furla Mini Bucket Bag Deserto ($124, originally $248) Furla Mini Bucket Bag Deserto $124 from furla.com Buy Now 39 Love, Cortnie Queendom Studded Leather Mini Bucket Bag Image Source: lovecortnie.com Love, Cortnie Queendom Studded Leather Mini Bucket Bag ($178) Love, Cortnie Queendom Studded Leather Mini Bucket Bag $178 from lovecortnie.com Buy Now 40 Vintage Bottega Veneta Nuance Bucket Bag Image Source: shop.rebag.com Vintage Bottega Veneta Nuance Bucket Bag ($785) Vintage Bottega Veneta Nuance Bucket Bag $785 from shop.rebag.com Buy Now 41 Moon Shaped Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig As the return of the shoulder bag continues to pick up momentum, trendsetters are turning to more than just petite baguettes. The moon-bag trend gained momentum at the close of 2019 during Fashion Week, but it seems it's truly just getting started. Staud extended its original Moon Bag into soft-pleated iterations, Coperni's elongated shoulder bags have garnered a cult following, and many other brands are presenting unique takes on the trend (such as Peju Obasa's oak-ring handles). 42 Ecrit Half Moon Bag Image Source: us.wconcept.com Ecrit Half Moon Bag ($101, originally $118) Ecrit Half Moon Bag $101 from us.wconcept.com Buy Now 43 JW Pei Carly Saddle Bag Image Source: jwpei.com JW Pei Carly Saddle Bag ($55, 0riginally $59) JW Pei Carly Saddle Bag $55 from jwpei.com Buy Now 44 Staud Soft Moon Bag Image Source: ssense.com Staud Soft Moon Bag ($122, originally $395) Staud Soft Moon Bag $122 from ssense.com Buy Now 45 Peju Obasa Adeyemi Bag Image Source: pejuobasa.com Peju Obasa Adeyemi Bag ($380) Peju Obasa Adeyemi Bag $380 from pejuobasa.com Buy Now 46 Coperni Swipe Shoulder Bag Image Source: farfetch.com Coperni Swipe Shoulder Bag ($694) Coperni Swipe Shoulder Bag $694 from farfetch.com Buy Now ShoppingFashion TrendsFashion ShoppingUltimate GuideWinter FashionBagsSpring FashionAccessoriesWinterSpring