Though Paris Fashion Week is just kicking off, Fashion Month is giving us some seriously stylish handbag trends [1] to fawn over thus far, from New York to London and Milan. Since we just can't help ourselves when it comes to deciphering new trends [2], we're here to give you a preview of what's to come later in 2020 for the Autumn and Winter season in the world of bags.
First up? The return of a classic shape that we haven't seen in a while, the double top-handle tote. Appearing sleek and minimal in most cases with a few heritage-inspired iterations popping up, too, this trend is our top pick for your new work bag come Autumn. Another major movement? Chains! Adding an edgy touch to carryalls, crossbodies, totes, and beyond, heavy-metal links are proving to be a huge trend across the board, showing up on just about everything from shoes to clothing and jewellery. Another common theme we're seeing for the cool-weather season is vintage-inspired fashion, particularly with a sophisticated '60s twist (think Jacqueline Kennedy). For bags, this is translating to ladylike pocketbooks like your nan owns, from beaded iterations to supple leather and satin.
With tons of fashion shows still ahead of us for the Autumn/Winter 2020 season, many more trends are guaranteed to emerge. Until then, scroll on for the four topping our list so far, and keep checking back as we continue to bring you more runway highlights from the Paris collections.
- Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents [3]
- Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote [4]
- Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook [5]
- Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting [6]
- Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag [7]
- Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag [8]
- Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned [9]
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
From oversized links at JW Anderson and N°21 to chain straps at Ulla Johnson, Michael Kors Collection, and Adeam, Autumn is all about the chain reaction. Lending an edgy feel to every style of bag from minis to totes, there's no wrong way to rock a chain bag in 2020.
From left: Ulla Johnson Autumn 2020, JW Anderson Autumn 2020, Stella McCartney Autumn 2020
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
A bag from the JW Anderson Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
A bag from the Ulla Johnson Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
A bag from the Stella McCartney Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
A bag from the N°21 Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
A bag from the Boss Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
A bag from the Michael Kors Collection Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
A bag from the Adeam Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
A bag from the Dries Van Noten Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
A bag from the Ports 1961 Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
We love a timeless handbag and the double top-handle tote is seeing a triumphant return for Autumn and Winter. From heritage-inspired styles at Gucci and Louis Vuitton to supersleek and minimal versions at Khaite and Oscar de la Renta, this handbag trend is perfect to pair with workwear Monday through Friday – it's so sophisticated in every fabrication from leather to suede and faux-croc.
From left: Oscar de la Renta Autumn 2020, Gucci Autumn 2020, Louis Vuitton Autumn 2020
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
A bag from the Gucci Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
A bag from the Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
A bag from the Khaite Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
A bag from the Oscar de la Renta Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
A bag from the Altuzarra Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
A bag from the Chloé Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
A bag from the Miu Miu Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
A bag from the Prada Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
A bag from the Michael Kors Collection Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
A bag from the Christian Siriano Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
With a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the '50s and '60s, vintage-inspired bags are proving to be a standout look on designer runways from New York to Milan. Whether it's a structured frame bag with a dangling strap, two-strap satin mini, or beaded satchel, the common thread between these bags is ladylike and prim.
From left: Tory Burch Autumn 2020, Miu Miu Autumn 2020, Erdem Autumn 2020
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
A bag from the Tory Burch Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
A bag from the Erdem Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
A bag from the Marc Jacobs Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
A bag from the Celine Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
A bag from the Khaite Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
A bag from the Miu Miu Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
A bag from the Dior Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
A bag from the Lanvin Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
A bag from the Shrimps Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
A bag from the Paco Rabanne Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
We'll forever associate quilting with Chanel, and thanks to the French house's latest buzzy bag — the 19 Flap Bag [11], which debuted for Autumn 2019 and features maxi diamond quilting — the stitched effect has taken off in myriad designer collections, from Alexander McQueen to Valentino and A.W.A.K.E. Mode. Whether it's a structured shoulder bag, soft fold-over clutch, or oversize carryall, it's our prediction that the quilted look will take off in 2020 in the way Bottega Veneta's woven leather bags did in 2019.
From left: Alexander McQueen Autumn 2020, A.W.A.K.E. Mode Autumn 2020, Chanel Autumn 2020
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
A bag from the Valentino Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
A bag from the Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
A bag from the A.W.A.K.E. Mode Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
A bag from the Chanel Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
A bag from the Givenchy Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
A bag from the Versace Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
A bag from the Fendi Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
A bag from the Miu Miu Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
A bag from the Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
Equestrian influences made their mark on designer runways for Autumn 2020 with saddlebags proving to be a key accessory when channelling the look. Whether you appreciate Western-inspired details like at Celine and Max Mara or prefer a more modern and sleek take à la Hermes and Etro, we're betting on this crossbody style as a ubiquitous silhouette next season.
From left: Celine Autumn 2020, Philosophy Autumn 2020, Dior Autumn 2020
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
A bag from the Philosophy Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
A bag from the Celine Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
A bag from the Dior Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
A bag from the Etro Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
A bag from the Hermes Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
A bag from the Max Mara Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
A bag from the Tory Burch Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
A bag from the Michael Kors Collection Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
Extra-large bags are a runway favourite, but this season, we're noticing a shift towards the practical overnight bag in a range of shapes. From massive top-handle totes to extra-wide weekenders and structured silhouettes akin to luggage, designers from Burberry to Max Mara and Jil Sander are making the case for the two-day getaway (and/or making it chicer to lug around everything but the kitchen sink).
From left: Bottega Veneta Autumn 2020, Burberry Autumn 2020, Oscar de la Renta Autumn 2020
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
A bag from the Burberry Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
A bag from the Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
A bag from the Michael Kors Collection Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
A bag from the Balenciaga Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
A bag from the Oscar de la Renta Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
A bag from the Max Mara Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
A bag from the Salvatore Ferragamo Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
A bag from the Bottega Veneta Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
A bag from the Marni Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
A bag from the Jil Sander Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
At once subtle and statement-making, two-toned pieces [12] started bubbling up in designer collections for Spring 2020 and for Autumn, the trend is proving irresistible in bag form. Though we spotted a few colourful versions, neutral blocking is the ultrachic version we're here for that's versatile to boot. From Loewe's drawstring bucket to Longchamp's structured top handle and Stella McCartney's sporty satchel, any one of these muted bags would pair effortlessly with myriad outfits in your wardrobe.
From left: Ports 1961 Autumn 2020, Loewe Autumn 2020, Stella McCartney Autumn 2020
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
A bag from the Stella McCartney Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
A bag from the Loewe Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
A bag from the Michael Kors Collection Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
A bag from the Ports 1961 Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
A bag from the Longchamp Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
A bag from the Tory Burch Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.
Autumn Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
A bag from the Givenchy Autumn/Winter 2020 runway.