Last Updated on February 5, 2025 by Eve Dawes
What handbags are in style for 2025? Here’s what was seen the most on the runways & fashion editor picks
Trending bags and the handbag trends for 2025 are fun, glam and more practical than the micro handbag trends of the past couple of years. They’re an easy way to update your 2025 wardrobe. These trending handbags are the ones I see the most often on Vogue, fashion blogs and influencers. It’s not just the runway shows that are shaping the popular handbag trends of 2025 but also TV shows and the ethical and sustainable movement that’s influencing some our bag shopping habits. Designer handbag trends 2025 like oversized totes and East meets West bag iterations continue from Fall and the trending styles for the new year include classics like top handle bags bags, the Lady Dior, woven styles and medicine bags. It doesn’t have to mean buying something new but even bringing out an old style that you might have tucked away. However, if you like to change it up every season or year, there are also lots of chic trendy bags in this best purses 2025 edit. Keep scrolling for the top 2025 bag trends and handbag color trends 2025 to know.
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The biggest handbag trends of 2025
A lot of this years bag trends were last years bag trends too which means no need to do a complete purse shelf overhaul. If you’re looking for a new piece to update your look this season, these are hottest purse trends for 2025 to have fun with this year that are shaping up to be the most popular handbags for 2025.
- Suede bags.
- Fringe bags.
- Brown bags.
- Oversized XXL bags.
- Top handle bags.
- East meets West oblong handbags.
- Ethical and sustainable brands and bags.
- Bucket bags.
- Fringe bags.
- Puffy quilted bags.
Best purses, trending bags & handbag color trends for 2025
If you’re wondering what purses are in style for 2025 and what the trending bags and color trends are, these are the most seen on the runways and celebrities. A lot of these handbags are preorder so you can be the first to get your hands on them.
Shop the trending bags of 2025
The designer handbag trends 2025 are stunning but I’ve also included luxe for less versions that are more friendly on the credit card. As well as quiet luxury bag brands to embrace the stealth wealth fashion aesthetic and buzzword of the year!
1. Trending bags 2025 – Suede bags
It’s not just clothing that’s got the soft suede makeover this year but suede bags are also one of the biggest handbag trends for 2025. If metallic bags were the bag trend last year, this year it’s all about soft, luxe, suede.
They’re an easy way to bring your outfit to life and are in keeping with the feminine fashion vibe this years bringing. As seen at Miu Miu, JW Anderson and Toteme Spring 2025.
Style this trending bag for 2025 with everything from jeans to boho summer dresses and cocktail dresses
From designer handbag trends 2025 to luxe for less styles the, styles above are the best purses to nail the suede handbag trend for 2025. The DeMellier brown suede tote bag might be the most stunning, practical and versatile designer handbag trend of 2025 bag but there’s lots of more affordable luxe for less versions around.
2. 2025 handbag color trend – Mocha Mousse Brown
Brown is in style for 2025 in a major way from makeup to fashion. It came down the Spring Summer 2025 runways in all iterations from shoulder bags to tote bags. The only problem now is choosing just 1!
If you’re not a fan of brown, other handbag color trends for 2025 include pink, red, and if you’re doing quiet luxury, neutrals will always be in style.
3. Handbag trends 2025 | Shoulder bags
Shoulder bags have been everywhere at fashion shows for the last few years and are set to stay in style for 2025. Feminine shoulder bags in compact sizes were seen at so many of the 2025 fashion shows. Although it doesn’t matter with this 2025 bag trend if they’re slouchy or structured, boxy or round. Logo or non -logo are also both in style.
As seen at Gucci, Alaïa and The Row. Bonus points for creating a monochromatic look with is as seen at Balmain and Hermès or going for details like gold handles as seen at Bally.
4. Trending bags | Size up with oversized Bags
This bag trend is still going for 2025 and I’m thankful for it as my bags always seem to be bulging. The oversized bag trends for 2025 are both structured and unstructured as seen at The Row, Ferragamo, Prada, Miu Miu and Balenciaga 2025 runway shows.
After years of impractical micro bags, the large bag trend is one trend I can get behind for daily life and everyday use that means no more overstuffed bag.
Whether it’s an oversized bag tucked under your arm or a shoulder bag, this practical bag trend can stick around as long as it wants to. Which is why it’ll probably continue to be one of the most popular handbag trends for 2025. If you don’t want to splash on a designer bag, check out this luxe for less leather tote by Radley London.
5. Classic style top handle bags
Top handle bags will always be a classic but this year they’re a trend again and one of the most popular handbags for 2025. They came in all sizes on the runways from Miu Miu to Louis Vuitton but it’s Medicine bags and quilted puffy bags we’re seeing the most in recent seasons.
So break out your classics or invest in something new. It doesn’t have to be rectangular or square there are lots of other iterations around this year to play with this bag trend from mini to medium in all colors. Khaite, Hermes and The Row have some of the most trending bags this year to rock this handbag trend.
If you’re unsure what style of bag to invest in and want to splurge, classic top handles will always be in style and are one of the designer handbag trends of 2025 worth splurging on.
6. Trending Bags 2025 | East meets West Bags & Envelope Clutches
Long rectangular bags AKA East meets West bags and envelope clutches are back in style for 2025. As seen at Max Mara, Tom Ford and Chloé Spring/Summer runway shows. Think more business and daytime such as Bottega Veneta’s woven leather version or Dries Van Noten’s denim envelope bag and less evening glam sequin iterations.
Structured, solid box clutches with and without chains in black, gold, red, white and green were seen at Proenza Schouler, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors and Khaite.
7. Ethical and sustainable bags and brands
Ethical and sustainable brands are becoming more and more sought after and some of the most popular handbags for 2025. So although this isn’t a specific handbag trend for 2025, it is a trending way of shopping. Some of the best purses for 2025 just happen to be vegan and brands like Stella McCartney and Public Goods are great for finding sustainable and vegan leather alternatives.
8. Trending bags 2025 | Bucket bags
Bucket bags in all sizes and held however you want. From nano to XXL the bucket bag was seen everywhere from Loewe to Miu Miu and Toteme. Although my favorite might be the Valentino Mini VLOGO Leather Drawstring Bag in ivory.
Whether it’s neutral tones or something colorful, they make the cutest addition to your 2025 wardrobe.
9. Fringe handbag trend 2025
Are fringe bags still in style? Yes! Fringe bags were everywhere at Versace, Dries Van Noten and Cult Gaia and definitely count as a trendy bag for 2025. From shorter length to floor grazing styles. For practicality maybe stick to the shorter to mid length styles. They’re one of those bags that always make a statement and are perfect for Spring/Summer 2025. So if crystal bags aren’t your thing, you can still bring the drama with a fringe bag.
14. Puffy quilted handbag trend 2025
Just when you thought puffy bags had gone away, puffy quilted styles are very much back in style and a major 2025 purse trend. So if you’re looking for a new trending bag for summer consider one of these.
Quilted bags are a classic but the puffier styles are a fresher and perfect for everyday. If you’re into fashion at all you can’t have failed to have noticed the quiet luxury trend which seems to still be the buzz word of the moment and it’s easy to find logo free versions of this bag. As seen at COS and Chanel.
Which purses are out and which purses are in style 2025
If you’re wondering which styles in your closet to put in their dust bags for this season and which to take out and about this year these are some of the styles that are out and the trending bag styles and purses that are in style for 2025.
Are top handle bags in style 2025?
Yes, absolutely! Some of the best purses that are in style for 2025 are top handle bags. They were at all of the 2025 runway shows from Versace to Chanel to Rokh and influencers like Leonie Hanne and In The Frow are always carrying them. They’re a classic style that never really goes out of fashion but are most definitely in fashion for 2025.
However, if yours has been gathering dust or you were thinking of buying one, now’s the time to bring it back out or go get the one you’ve had your eye on as they’re most definitely in.
What bags are staying on or coming back into rotation in 2025
Since top handles are in those will definitely be staying in rotation. I purchased the pink Versace Medusa bag as soon as it came out in Fall ’21 and am still going to keep wearing it in 2025 along with my top handle medium Lady Dior bag and brown leather woven bag.
I’m also bringing back out my gold studded Christian Louboutin bag that hasn’t seen daylight in a few years since metallics and studs are back in style.
Are bucket bags in style 2025?
They’re on pretty much all fashion editors bag trends lists for 2025. The last time I saw them on a runway was Dior’s fashion show back in June 2022 but they were all over the streets at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025. They were more predominant at the fashion shows like Flying Solo, Louis Vuitton and Chloe. So while they’re in for 2025, I’m not sure how much they’ll stick around going into the next year.
What are the handbag color trends 2025
The handbag color trends for 2025 are bright or metallic! Some of the most popular handbag colors for this year are burgundy, pink, lavender, blue, all shades of green and metallic. As seen at Balmain, Loewe, Valentino, Ferragamo and Giambattista Valli Spring/Summer Paris Fashion Week to name a few.
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