The fall season means a cozy, cooler vibe than the bright, airy aesthetic of the summer months. A new season means an opportunity for new fashion and new shoes, topping your look off with the fall’s latest handbag styles and colors.
Colors for the fall reflect the changing foliage with rich earthy tones – deep browns, burgundies, olive greens, burnt oranges and dark yellows – in textures like suede, leather, faux fur, or wool. While your autumn purse collections from past seasons are likely still fashionable, in 2023, new silhouettes have made their way to center stage with more structured shapes, rounded corners, convertible straps and a resurgence of strapless designs.
Styles seen on the 2023 Fall/Winter fashion runways ran the gamut with a plethora of textures, colors and sizes. What stood out the most wasn’t as much the types of bags but rather how they were being carried – held in hand from top handles or straps resting comfortably down the side or under the arm resting almost equally as comfortably on the forearm – regardless of the handbag size.
These are some of the best handbags styles you’ll see lining store shelves during fall this year:
1. Baguette Handbags
Baguette handbags rose to fame in the early 2000s, originally created by the luxury fashion house Fendi and made popular on”Sex and the City.” This coveted bag has an elongated shape, resembling French baguette bread. Its shorter shoulder strap that lets you carry it under your arm like a clutch.
In 2023, baguette bags were given a modern lift with adjustable and detachable straps, allowing it to be worn as a crossbody or even belt bag. You can find the baguette style in a variety of constructions: leather, fabric, suede or adorned with embellishments, like logos, patterns, beads, sequins and embroidery.
COACH BRAIDED LEATHER SHOULDER BAG
URBAN OUTFITTERS BDG DENIM DUFFLE SHOULDER BAG
ANTHROPOLOGIE SLOUCHY BAGUETTE SHOULDER BAG
‘ALMOST PERFECT’ NORA SHOULDER BAG
2. Satchels
Satchels usually have a flat bottom and two short top handles that can be worn as a crossbody or on the shoulder. During the 2023 fall/winter fashion shows, plenty of designers styled models in fresh looks, carrying satchels by their top handles, like Thom Browne, Miu Miu and others. A sturdy satchel really never goes out of style, but instead, its aesthetic evolves every season with new tweaks and variations.
KATE SPADE DUMPLING LARGE SATCHEL
MICHAEL KORS MARILYN TWO-TONE SAFFIANO LEATHER SATCHEL
ECOSUSI SATCHEL
DOONEY & BOURKE FLORENTINE CAMERON SATCHEL
Originally $428.
3. Barrel Bags
Round, cylinder barrel bags were seen throughout the Max Mara runway show during Milan Fashion Week. The oblong-shaped accessory usually isn’t big enough to be considered a true duffle bag, but it does come in different sizes with a long removable strap and two top handles to carry along with you to virtually any type of occasion.
MARC JACOBS THE LEATHER DUFFLE BAG
DOLCE VITA LORNE CROSSBODY BAG
NUNOO KELLY STUDDED FLORENCE BAG
ANTHROPOLOGIE FAUX LEATHER BARREL SHOULDER BAG
4. Crossbody Handbags
A mainstay in the fashion world, crossbody bags remain relevant because of their versatility to convert to a regular shoulder bag and convenient placement if you find yourself chasing your kid through a crowded mall. Crossbody handbags come in a slew of shapes, sizes and types, so the world is literally your oyster this season if you’re in need of this uber-trendy accessory.
CLUCI VEGAN LEATHER CROSSBODY HANDBAG
ANTHROPOLOGIE URBAN ORIGINALS LIBERTY SLING BAG
H&M TEXTURED WEAVE CROSSBODY BAG
5. Clutch Handbags
At fashion designer Ferragamo’s Womenswear 2023/24 Fall/Winter show during Milan Fashion Week, both men and women were carrying all sizes of handbags by hand, regardless of the strap length, and Fendi featured mini clutch bags that their models strategically held during the Paris Haute Couture show.
While these looked great on the runway, they’re not always the most convenient everyday choice since they’re usually only large enough to hold a phone, wallet and lipstick – you know, the essentials. Regardless of what the term “essentials” means to you, clutch handbags are back – big time!
BANANA REPUBLIC MINI STELLA CLOUD CLUTCH
THEMOIRE BIO RECYCLED FAUX-FUR CLUTCH BAG
ANTHROPOLOGIE FAUX LEATHER FRAME CLUTCH
6. Micro Handbags
Though they may not be the most sensible choice, there’s no denying that micro bags are totally the cutest accessory. Practically every fashion designer featured some type of micro bag during their fall/winter runway shows, along with streetwear worn by the countless influencers and celebs arriving at the shows. It’s safe to say the itty bitty fashion accessory trend is carrying on into the fall and winter seasons.
MINI TOP HANDLE CLUTCH HANDBAG
KURT GEIGER LONDON HACKNEY BAG
COACH ROGUE SIGNATURE TEXTILE JACQUARD
7. Tote Bags
Totes can hold pretty much everything but the kitchen sink, so maybe that’s why they’re mainstays in fashionista wardrobes season after season. Although the styles ebb and flow, their spacious interiors remain unchanged. A common theme from designer runways wasn’t whether they were incorporating tote bags into their lines but instead how these handbags were carried. The expressionless models held the designer totes by the straps while the bags grazed their sides rather than being tossed haphazardly atop their shoulders.
ALLSAINTS ALLINGTON TOTE
MADEWELL THE TRANSPORT TOTE
Currently 30% off and available for preorder and expected to ship after Oct. 23.
ANTHROPOLOGIE SLOUCHY OVERSIZED LEATHER TOTE
ASOS DESIGN OVERSIZED TEDDY BEAR TOTE
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