The trending bags you need to know | 2023 Edit
Bag trends and the trending purses for 2023 are an easy way to update your Summer 2023 wardrobe. These trending handbags are the ones I see the most often on Vogue, fashion blogs and influencers that don’t have a wait list. Featuring designers Fendi, Prada, Chloe, Dior, Gucci, Cult Gaia, Jacquemus and more. These 2023 bag trends are stylish and give us all the shopping therapy we need. I’m so excited for this years, especially this Summers fashion, trending purses and accessories to brighten up our wardrobes and moods. It doesn’t even have to mean buying something new but even bringing an old style that you might have tucked away back into rotation.
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12 Trending Bags 2023
The hottest bags to carry this season. From structured bags and belt bags, crystal and metallic purses, Prada Carolyn and top handle bags these are the top 12 bag trends to know for 2023. If you’re looking for a beach bag, I’ve rounded those up in a separate edit.
- Box bags AKA briefcase style back to work structured bags.
- Oversized bags are replacing mini bags.
- Buckle details (on everything not just bags)
- Feminine details like heart shapes and floral details on bags and clothes.
- Soft textured bags
- Belt bags (think luxe leather not plastic or neon)
- Hard shell bags
- Crystal and sequin embellished bags
- Lots of exterior pockets
- Top handle bags
- Reworked versions of designer classics
- Bags on bags (as seen at Versace SS2023 fashion show)
Shop the trending bags summer 2023
The trending purses for Summer 2023 to check off all the major bag trends for this season from designer to luxe for less styles. Keep scrolling to learn more about each purse trend and more options for each of them.
1. Box bags | Purse trends summer 2023
This is a structured and chic retro style that you’ll be able to use as both an everyday bag and day to night bag. Whether you go for a designer or high street version, look for leather iterations to be the most on trend. Prada does one of the best geometric bags for 2023. Their black leather Carolyn bag is super chic and inspired by it’s namesake Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. It’s also featured in the best top handle bags edit.
This beauty of back to work style briefcases is that they’re big enough for your phone, wallet, keys and makeup essentials and they instantly elevate an outfit. I’m keeping my black Prada saffiano tote out for 2023 (which was my most worn bag in ’21) to rock this 2023 bag trend.
For a more affordable option of this trending handbag, this waterproof black leather bag with gold hardware is under $50 and has a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap.
2. Oversized bags | Supersize it
Bag trend alert! Set to be one of the biggest bag trends for 2023 as it’s the most practical of the Summer bag trends. The XL bag trend is going to be huge (excuse the pun) for 2023. The most on trend extra large bags are designer, like Saint Laurents maxi shopping bag but there are also some super cute luxe for less options that work for this purse trend.
Versace, Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent are 3 of the biggest trending brand names for XL tote bags with Dior and Chanel always being classic options. Look for details that make them more unique like luxury embellishments, gold hardware, acrylic handles and monograms.
If you’re looking for a large work bag and travel a lot for business, this classic, non flashy leather tote even has a strap on the back to slip over your carry-on handle.
3. Bag Trend Alert 2023 – Buckle details
The buckle trend continues for 2023 on everything from clothes to boots to bags. It’s such an easy way to add an edgy look to any outfit. Roger Vivier and Burberry have some great buckle details bags to nail this 2023 bag trend. Boyy also has some super cute, fashion forward options for this trending handbag and is a lesser known bag less people are likely to be carrying!
4. Trending purses summer 2023 – Feminine details
From Alaïa to Coperni, designer brands are adding feminine touches like hearts and flowers to their bags and bag shapes for 2023. Like the Alaia red le coeur shoulder bag.
Don’t be afraid to go bold and colorful with this look to make it fresh for summer 2023. If you’re not normally one for color, it’s an easy way to work it into your summer wardrobe.
5. 2023 bag trends – Soft textured bags
Fuzzy and soft textured bags that are playful and practical are set to be a purse trend for summer 2023 and most of the year. The Bottega Veneta mini Jodie shearling bag comes in lots of colors including the prettiest baby blue which will make any Summer outfit look instantly softer and on trend.
If you prefer black, the Balenciaga hourglass shearling top handle bag checks off another key trend (top handles) for Summer 2023. If you’re looking to shop cruelty-free, go for faux fur versus real shearling bags.
6. Belt bags
Belt bags aren’t dead. In fact they’re one of the bag trends of 2023, especially luxe, designer leather versions. While the Dior belt bag is probably the most popular, the All Saints silver belt bag is a great alternative for a luxe for less version.
For a more subdued look, the Bottega Veneta Jodie bag comes in lots of different colors. For a more affordable version, this woven style comes in black or tan. Use code EVE1E for $15 off.
7. Trending purses 2023 – Hard shell exteriors
From one extreme to the other, from slouchy, casual looks last year to the hard shell cases for 2023. As seen at Chanel, Simone Rocha, Cult Gaia and Acne Studios and one of the trending handbags for Summer 2023 to jump on if you’re looking for a more glam and sophisticated handbag.
It’s also one of those bag trends you don’t have to spend a ton on to nail the fashion, Cult Gaia has one of the best collections of mid-price acrylic bags. Although if you want to splurge on a designer bag, the Valentino Garavani rhinestone embellished clutch is stunning.
8. 2023 Bag Trends | Crystal and sequin embellished bags
My absolute favorite 2023 purse trend and not just for the evening. The metallic, crystal and sequin bags are meant to be worn for both the day and night in 2023 so bring on the bling. It’s one of those handbag trends you can combine with other 2023 bag trends like top handle styles or heart shaped bags. If you know me, you know my love of all things glam and sparkly, so you can find more sparkly bags in the crystal bag edit.
9. Exterior Pockets
If you’re looking for a practical bag or are always losing your phone and keys in the depths of your bag, this 2023 purse trends for you.
10. Top handle bags
One of the top trends for 2023 is top handle bags. They’re a style you probably already have in your closet as they’re such a classic and wardrobe staple. However, if yours needs an update, here’s some of the best styles for 2023.
11. Trending purses summer 2023 reworked versions of favorite past trends
From Balenciaga to Prada, designer brands are bringing back some of their most loved styles from the past and reworking them for 2023. Like the Balenciaga neo classic city and moto bag, Prada Spazzolato bag now the Carolyn tote and Gucci Jackie bag.
Don’t be afraid to go bold and colorful with this look to make it fresh for summer 2023. If you’re not normally one for color, it’s an easy way to work it into your summer wardrobe.
12. Bags on bags
As seen at Versace Spring Summer 2023 fashion show. If you can never fit enough into 1 bag, carry 2. This is such a cute trend and works the best when you carry the same brand in similar styles and the same or coordinating colors.
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