We'll always recognize the classic, leather monogrammed Louis Vuitton bag as being the brand's most iconic [1]. But that doesn't mean we don't swoon over the purse's crazy-cool updates each season. With a bold artistic director like Nicolas Ghesquière at the helm of the fashion house, you can always expect something new — like a fresh, slouchy silhouette or some eye-catching hardware.
For Spring '16, no colorblock look from the LV collection was complete without a statement satchel, many of which were finished with a thick tassel or a double-strap chain. These handbags aren't for the understated fashion girls — they pull their weight in the accessory world [2], boasting tie-dye finishes and contrast quilting, requiring some of the models to wear leather gloves just to tote them around.
Read on to see all the major bag porn [3], straight from the Louis Vuitton runway at Paris Fashion Week, and just try to pick a favorite design.