I’m still swooning over the 2023 bag trends – couldn’t resist snagging at least 10 of those sizzling hot numbers this year.
Can we talk about your standout, most thrilling handbag purchase in 2023? Was it a sleek, chic designer piece, perhaps?
Hold onto that excitement because 2024 is poised to be a year brimming with bag trends and other fashion trends set to elevate your style game like never before.
Get ready for textures, silhouettes, and colour palettes that promise a breath of fresh air compared to the last year—it’s like a fashion awakening after 2023.
Let’s ensure it’s carried in the right bag no matter what you’re stepping into the new year with. From slouchy stunners to chrome delights, there’s a bag for every occasion, so why wait?
Let’s prep your wardrobe now. Check out the bag trends already defining the vibes of 2024 right below.
11 Hottest Bag Trends
1. Beaded Bags
Get ready to welcome small beaded bags into your closet in 2024. Whether it’s a nod to old-world charm or formal elegance transitioning into daywear, these intricately detailed pieces blend girlish charm with chic sophistication.
2. Baguettes
The ’90s revival takes a step further with the trending baguette bags gracing the runways. It’s not your usual purse but a long, horizontal bag spacious enough to fit an actual baguette. Ideal for channelling Parisian vibes in 2024.
3. Unexpected Shapes
For those who’ve conquered every bag type, 2024 offers excitement through oddly shaped bags.
Expect distorted proportions, object-inspired designs, and out-of-the-box creations—designers are playing with shape and size, extending the trend into the new year.
4. Striped, Not Solid
Stripes are making a grand comeback, dominating the upcoming season in various styles.
Whether it’s a nod to Harry Potter’s aesthetic or a Mediterranean vacation vibe, stripes are stealing the spotlight. Other patterns, step aside; it’s their time to shine.
5. Slouchy & Effortless
Slouchy bags are the epitome of relaxed and effortless style. While they never truly disappeared, a Serena van der Woodsen revival might be in the works.
With spring/summer 2024 runways flaunting overspilling bags from Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta, these slouches are set to rule another season.
6. Charmed, I’m Sure
Charm bracelets in 2024? Meh. But charm bags? Count us in! ASMR-friendly accessories are the year’s trend; making noise is the way to go. Make a statement, and let your presence be known!
7. Belted Detailing
Belts took the runways by storm for spring/summer 2024, wrapping around everything from choker necklaces to toe-tapping elegance. So why leave bags out of this soft-corporate affair? Dive into the trend below.
8. Black Cherry Red
Move over black; rich burgundy shades are stealing the spotlight in 2024. Embrace Bordeaux, maroon, or oxblood, or delve into the depths of black cherry and other stunning shades of deep red for a moody, chic vibe.
9. Patent Leather
Patent leather isn’t just dominating bags; it’s a trend ruling various fashion arenas. But fear not; if you’re new to latex allure, your arm candy offers a swift entry point.
Go full dominatrix with sleek black patent leather, or find your balance with patent pastels for that perfect touch.
10. Chrome-Effect
Whether it’s the Renaissance effect or a throwback to mid-century modernism, chrome is slated to be the talk of 2024.
Sydney Stanback, global trends and insight lead at Pinterest, predicts, “Cool silver tones and bold chrome will infiltrate the mainstream in 2024 as people trade in their trusty neutrals for something a bit more hardcore.
We’re seeing this across multiple categories, including home, beauty, and fashion.” Verdict? Chrome is set to define the style landscape in 2024.
11. Ice Blue
Pastels forever hold their sway, especially in the sun-soaked months, but icy blues are slated to steal the spotlight in the coming year.
This chill shade is a standout emerging as one of the most giant spring 2024 fashion trends.
Pair it with richer hues, metallics, or neutrals for an effortlessly trendy look that sets you apart.
There you have it – a sneak peek into what’s hot and happening in the world of handbags for 2024.
From belted detailing and rich reds to shiny patents and cool-toned chromes, these bag trends promise to redefine your style game for the upcoming year.
