Buying a designer handbag is one of the biggest fashion commitments you can make. After all, when you drop serious cash on an accessory, you want to be able to wear it with everything, have it fit in with your overall style, and — most importantly — last for years to come. But how can you be sure you're making the right choice? Well, armed with knowledge of the best Fall fashion trends from the runway and beyond, we scoured street style snaps to spot the bags with the most buzz. Ahead, you'll find a list of the most popular bags this year among top influencers, from social media sensations to fashion industry insiders. In other words, pick up any of these, and you'll have serious street cred.
If there's a bag you've seen on the arm of pretty much every street style It girl this year, this is the one. The distinctive bracelet handle is impossible to miss, which brings something new to the table for those who want to move beyond classic bag silhouettes.
Whether worn as a crossbody or a handle bag, the Chloé Nile Bracelet Bag ($1,550) really stands out.
Seen on the arm of street style fixture Caroline Issa, this understated crossbody is becoming a fast favorite.
The 3.1 Phillip Lim Alix Mini Saddle Crossbodyy ($650) is the perfect fit for minimalist girls. Simple, pretty, and easy to wear with virtually anything.
You probably remember Mansur Gavriel as the designer of the iconic bucket bag that sold out many times over a few years ago. Now, they're back with new silhouettes that seem to be just as beloved by the stylish set, especially this effortlessly slouchy number.
You'll have to hop on a wait list to get the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag ($1,122) in this moss green color, but they've got nine other hues to choose from.
There's something super-throwback about this Fendi bag, which is probably what Chiara Ferragni loves about it.
Yes, the Fendi Kan I ($7,150) is definitely an investment, but it's a total outfitmaker, and you can rest assured that the brand's iconic "F" print will never go out of style.
Velvet is undeniably one of the biggest fall fashion trends, so it makes sense that this luxe-feeling piece from Gucci is catching on.
The Gucci GG Marmont Velvet Chain Shoulder Bag ($1,790) takes an evergreen wardrobe staple — the essential black handbag — and turns it into something so much more glamorous. Add it to any look for a hit of drama — the good kind, of course.
Red bags seem to be all the rage this year, but this one in particular is especially hot.
Big enough for all your essentials, yet small enough to help you get in on the mini bag trend, the Tod's Sella Small Bag ($2,165) is just right.
Another twist on the basic black bag, this design from Coach strikes a balance between tough and feminine. Essentially, it's the best of both worlds.
Pretty metallic details make the Coach Dinky Glovetanned Leather With Tooled Tea Rose ($695) a natural fit for holiday looks, but the floral appliqués bring year-round charm.
J.W. Anderson bags have been making the rounds at Fashion Month for several seasons now. But because the designer is newly popular on the handbag scene, this bag is ideal for anyone wants something that feels fresh.
Available in a range of colors from neutral to loud, the J.W. Anderson Mini Pierce Bag ($1,480) works for women of various style sensibilities.
For proof this little black bag can be worn with anything, check out Caroline Daur sporting it with an all-brown outfit.
The Prada Light Frame ($2,700) somehow manages to do the fringe thing without feeling too bohemian. Instead, it gives off a refined vibe that makes it just as easy to wear to a chic downtown club as it is to a music festival.
It's a no-brainer to get behind any bag worn by Chriselle Lim, but this one has the added benefit of being big enough to stash anything from a laptop to a change of clothes for the gym.
Businesslike with a hit of sporty style, the Marc Jacobs Striped Big Shot ($525) will take you seamlessly from the office to wherever you're headed afterward.
This little carryall from Balenciaga has flown off the shelves, with remaining stock available at just a few retailers, likely due to its unique triangular shape and cool girl vibe.
For a streamlined shape that will pair easily with menswear suits and romantic dresses alike, look no further than the Balenciaga Triangle Duffle ($2,150).
Another blast from the past, this Maria Grazia Chiuri-designed handbag feels both retro and fresh at the same time. Based on street style photos, it's beloved by both influencers and fashion editors.
You'll have to head to a store to pick up the Dior Addict Flap Bag in Dior Oblique Canvas (price upon request), but it's definitely the kind of bag you'll pass down to your daughter one day. It's just that chic.
Ladylike with a little edge, it's not hard to understand why this bag has become a street style star in its own right.
Sure, the price tag on the Louis Vuitton Capucines Mini ($5,150) is a bit steep, but it's sure to take center stage in any outfit you wear, and it has a heritage vibe with a modern twist that will never go out of style.