Consider this the perfect guide to your next big handbag purchase. The Fall 2015 runways [1] gave way to the ultimate wish list of both old styles and fresh trends we can't wait to try out. The new shape this season? Well, let's just say it's hip to be square. Even straps are getting an update, as is your grandmother's tendency to match her dress to her purse [2]. But for those looking for something more timeless, be thankful that the runways were still filled with classic trimmings, like exotic prints and fringe. Getting excited? Take a look at the bag trends that will be on your shopping list soon.
Boxy
Every season, a specific bag silhouette seems to take center stage. This Fall, give your bucket bags a break and go for something much more square. Box-shaped handbags, whether in the form of legitimate hard cases or merely made with four distinct corners, aren't just for your evening clutch anymore. Now, the more structured style is giving top-handle purses and even crossbodies a new look.
Lanvin Fall 2015
Christian Siriano Fall 2015
Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2015
Olympia Le Tan Fall 2015
Alexander McQueen Fall 2015
Roland Mouret Fall 2015
Moschino Fall 2015
Louis Vuitton Fall 2015
Prada Fall 2015
Anya Hindmarch Fall 2015
Karen Walker Fall 2015
Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2015
Slip-Through Straps
We love a good clutch, but there's something about a handbag with a handle that is just so much more practical. It appears designers have taken note: slouchy clutches with a well-placed strap, just wide enough to slip a wrist through, have started showing up on more than a few runways this season.
Thakoon Fall 2015
Tod's Fall 2015
Victoria Beckham [3] Fall 2015
Valentino Fall 2015
Vivienne Westwood Fall 2015
3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2015
Valentino Fall 2015
Lanvin Fall 2015
Furry
Allover-fur bags have been carried down most of this season's runways, some much fluffier than others. Whatever the size, it's more about texture than volume. From wispy poufs to shaggy prints to hairy layers, not a single square inch is left uncovered in this season's furry purses.
Matthew Williamson Fall 2015
Misha Nonoo Fall 2015
Marc Jacobs Fall 2015
Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2015
Fendi Fall 2015
Proenza Schouler Fall 2015
Topshop Unique Fall 2015
Louis Vuitton Fall 2015
Elie Saab Fall 2015
Balmain Fall 2015
Simone Rocha Fall 2015
Marni Fall 2015
Rochas Fall 2015
Oversize Chain Straps
Delicate chain straps are a luxe handbag staple. But chunky chain straps, made of plastic or lucite, add a cool edge to a more standard carryall. Plus, in bold colors and prints, the thicker chains add a bold — and literally loud — statement before even getting to the bag itself.
Miu Miu Fall 2015
Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2015
Balenciaga Fall 2015
Alberta Ferretti Fall 2015
Ralph Lauren Fall 2015
Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2015
Miu Miu Fall 2015
Fringe
The '70s-style trim has fully taken over the Fall 2015 runways on jackets, skirts, and boots, and accessories are no exception. Some bags get the full fringe treatment, while others are adorned with fringed tassels — either way, it's a nod to a more bohemian aesthetic.
Altuzarra Fall 2015
Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2015
Tory Burch Fall 2015
Burberry Prorsum Fall 2015
Hervé Léger Fall 2015
Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2015
Ralph Lauren Fall 2015
Chloé Fall 2015
MSGM Fall 2015
Emilio Pucci Fall 2015
Sass & Bide Fall 2015
Matchy-Matchy
They say never to match your shoes to your handbag, but come Fall 2015, matching your handbag to your dress is a styling must. The latest iteration on the trend is more than just pairing a red dress with a red clutch for a monochromatic feel. It's now about exact matches in not just color but fabrication and texture, too.
Alexander Wang Fall 2015
Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2015
Valentino Fall 2015
Chanel Fall 2015
Victoria Beckham [4] Fall 2015
Vionnet Fall 2015
Carven Fall 2015
H&M Fall 2015
Simone Rocha Fall 2015
Versace Fall 2015
Chanel Fall 2015
Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2015
Elie Saab Fall 2015
Snakeskin
One of the most timeless handbag styles is coming back in a bold way for Fall. Whether real or faux, exotic prints — particularly different types of snakeskin — are showing up on bags in both natural tones and more saturated shades or orange, green, and red.
Marni Fall 2015
Lanvin Fall 2015
Bottega Veneta Fall 2015
Miu Miu Fall 2015
Elie Saab Fall 2015
Nina Ricci Fall 2015
Proenza Schouler Fall 2015
Prada Fall 2015
Christopher Kane Fall 2015
Giambattista Valli Fall 2015
Hermès Fall 2015
Miu Miu Fall 2015
Marni Fall 2015