We're in a Fall state of mind. Our eyes are on the new school of handbag trends that bring fresh updates, plush fabrics, exotic flavors, and showstopping details to our Autumn outfits [1]. With so many designers, shapes, sizes, and colors to sift through, our team handpicked the best and brightest of this Fall handbag class. Click on a specific trend to jump to those picks, or sit back and soak in all of our favorite Fall handbag trends for 2016.
- Satchels [2]
- Guitar Straps [3]
- Fringe [4]
- Snakeskin [5]
- Embroidery [6]
- Velvet [7]
- Small Buckets [8]
- Belt Bags [9]
- Backpacks [10]
Satchels
Chloé 'Kurtis' satchel bag [11] ($1,716)
This classic book-bag shape is a serious source of inspiration for designers this season, as crossbody handbags of every shape and size lit up many major runways for Fall. Buttery leather, basket weave, studs, and minimalist — if there is one bag to invest in this season and transitions easily throughout the year, the satchel is it.
Welden Escapade Saddle Bag [12] ($395)
Prada Leather Hunting Shoulder Bag, Dark Brown (Cacao/Nero) [13] ($2,440)
See by Chloe Collins Small Textured-leather Shoulder Bag - Blue [14] ($365)
Mansur Gavriel Cross-body leather satchel bag [15] ($581)
laContrie Rohan Cross Body Bag [16] ($835)
Cambridge Satchel Mini Tassel Saddle Bag [17] ($125)
Alexander Wang Mini Lia Saddle Bag [18] ($675)
Kate Spade Kaela Shoulder Bag [19] ($378)
Mulberry Cheyne Textured-leather Clutch - Black [20] ($845)
Guitar Straps
Valentino Rockstud Rolling Medium Enchanted Guitar-Strap Shoulder Bag, Tan [21] ($4,145)
Wide, embellished guitar straps headline the Fall handbag trends this season. Multicolored embroidery, appliqué, studs, and more — this flair is the statement maker for Valentino, Fendi, Prada, and Edie Parker. Draped across a breezy weekend denim skirt and ringer tee or a turtleneck and jumper, this showstopping It bag is the most buzzed about this Fall.
Fendi DOTCOM Medium Snake-Strap Satchel Bag, Dark Gray [22] ($2,950)
Valentino Rockstud Rolling Medium Tie-Dye Guitar-Strap Shoulder Bag, Army Green [23] ($5,175)
Prada Cahier Notebook Shoulder Bag, White/Black (Bianco/Nero) [24] ($2,660)
Elizabeth and James Cynnie Shoulder Bag [25] ($495)
Edie Parker Melissa Crush Velvet Cross Body Bag [26] ($1,595)
Marc Jacobs St. Marc Shoulder Bag [27] ($1,995)
Asos Tie Detail Shoulder Bag [28] ($41)
Fringe
Madewell Suede Mini Fringe Transport Tote [29] ($158)
Bohemian continues to reign supreme this season with an impressive new lineup of fringe handbags. Everyday carryalls, bucket bags, backpacks, and camera bags are just a few of the fresh new ways we're seeing fringe this Fall.
Milly Small Whipstitch Hobo Bag [30] ($395)
Saint Laurent Large Calfskin Fringe Shopping Tote Bag, Bordeaux [31] ($1,150)
Rebecca Minkoff Medium Julian Backpack With Fringe [32] ($345)
Tory Burch Tassel Mini Leather Saddle Bag, River Rock [33] ($475)
See by Chloe Vicki Leather Bucket Bag, Chocolate [34] ($495)
Saint Laurent Small Stud Fringe Bucket Shoulder Bag, Black [35] ($4,250)
Saint Laurent Festival Leather Medium Fringe Backpack, Black [36] ($1,990)
Stella McCartney Falabella Mini Studded Fringe Tote Bag, Black [37] ($1,410)
Tory Burch Suede Tassel Hobo Bag, True Navy [38] ($595)
Snakeskin
Chloé Faye Medium Python, Suede And Leather Shoulder Bag — Light brown [39] ($2,675)
Things get wild this season with snakeskin, a designer darling for handbags and footwear. From timeless neutral combos to pop python, snakeskin handbags are chic for any occasion.
Banana Republic Metal Frame Python Clutch [40] ($148)
Loeffler Randall Python-effect Leather And Suede Clutch - Snake print [41] ($350)
Givenchy Pandora Box Mini Snakeskin Shoulder Bag, Black/White [42] ($2,890)
3.1 Phillip Lim Alix Snakeskin Saddle Bag, Nude/Black [43] ($975)
Fendi 2Jours Petite Snakeskin Tote Bag, Gray/White [44] ($4,750)
Prada Python/Suede Striped Shoulder Bag, Natural/White/Black (Roccia+Nube+Nero) [45] ($4,100)
Gucci Sylvie Small Snakeskin Shoulder Bag, Roccia [46] ($3,290)
Banana Republic August Handbags Maiori Pouch [47] ($78)
Fendi Peekaboo Mini Python Shoulder Bag - Pink [48] ($5,950)
Embroidery
Saint Laurent Classic Medium Kate Monogram Embellished Velvet Shoulder Bag [49] ($2,250)
Brocade, appliqué, and embroidery reflect the opulent spirit felt across the Fall designer collections, with detailed designs seen on iconic designer handbags from Saint Laurent, Gucci, Fendi, and more. Darling date bags and timeless totes reach new heights with florals, butterflies, animals, and emoji — we want it all.
Lizzie Fortunato Safari Clutch [50] ($398)
Dolce & Gabbana Mini Miss Sicily Embellished Velvet Top-Handle Satchel [51] ($2,945)
Fendi .COM Medium Floral Leather Satchel Bag, Nude [52] ($3,300)
Anya Hindmarch Ebury Maxi Allover Stickers Tote [53] ($2,250)
Alice + Olivia Bird Party Eloise Bowler Bag [54] ($945)
Prada Hawaiian Double-Pocket Backpack, Black (Nero) [55] ($1,660)
Velvet
Gucci Gg Marmont 2.0 Velvet [56] ($1,466)
Plush and luxe velvet is a Fall starlet across the board, and this season's velvet handbags have never looked better. The mix of this seasonal fabric with edgy chain straps, studs, and tassels feel fresh and cool with high-waisted denim, slim turtlenecks, and long and lean blazers.
Stella McCartney Nina Velvet Fold-Over Shoulder Bag, Navy [57] ($1,595)
Reclaimed Vintage Velvet Beaded Pouch Bag [58] ($41)
Prada Velvet Shoulder Bag [59] ($1,500)
Saint Laurent Opium 2 tassel-trimmed velvet shoulder bag [60] ($1,250)
River Island Womens Black sequinned velvet mini square handbag [61] ($36)
Skinny dip **black velvet mini backpack [62] ($60)
Small Bucket
Prada Tessuto Mini Leopard-Print Bucket Bag, Tan (Leopardo) [63] ($545)
The bucket continues to thrive into Fall, this time in a smaller mini pouch shape. Prada loves it in leopard and grommets, Loeffler Randall votes for rose-colored suede, and Alexander Wang sees it in studs. The perfect size for date nights, dinner parties, and weddings, the small bucket bag is definitely in our It bag lineup this season.
Loeffler Randall Tasseled Suede Bucket Bag - Tan [64] ($450)
Loeffler Randall Tasseled Python-effect Leather Bucket Bag - Snake print [65] ($550)
Prada Tessuto Vela Grommet Small Bucket Crossbody Bag, Black (Nero) [66] ($700)
See by Chloe Suede And Wool Bucket Bag - Purple [67] ($395)
Tomasini - Lucile Embellished Suede Bucket Bag - Black [68] ($1,145)
Alexander Wang Alpha Suede Bucket Bag, Black [69] ($825)
Stella McCartney Falabella Small Fringe Bucket Bag, Blue [70] ($1,470)
Belt Bag
Chloé Georgia Convertible Leather Belt Bag — Peach [71] ($950)
The waist pack, fanny pack, belt-bag silhouette reaches designer levels this Fall. Chloé's nude leather and gold, Balenciaga's cool gray minimalist look, and Sonia Rykiel's sparkle are a few ways to rock the belt bag this season.
3.1 Phillip Lim Hana Belt Bag [72] ($595)
Balenciaga Papier Zip-Around Belt Bag, Gray [73] ($895)
Sonia Rykiel Sequin Tassel Belt Bag [74] ($520)
B-Low the Belt Nashville Belt Bag [75] ($189)
Backpack
ZAC Zac Posen Eartha Iconic Convertible Backpack [76] ($395)
Backpacks have cemented their rightful place in the It bag rotation for Fall, with fresh new silhouettes and details from designers like Zac Posen, Elizabeth and James, and Marc Jacobs. Appliqué, plaids, and sleek flap-top shapes are some of the new ways we're loving the backpack this season.
Elizabeth and James Langley Backpack [77] ($495)
Love Moschino Patch Quilted Backpack [78] ($265)
Nylon backpack [79] ($60)
Marc Jacobs Rummage Embellished Backpack, Black [80] ($750)
Balenciaga Traveller Textured-leather Backpack - Burgundy [81] ($1,765)
MCM Stark Small Leather Insignia Backpack, Ruby Red [82] ($2,100)
Frye Chris Backpack [83] ($458)
A.P.C. Clip Backpack [84] ($250)
