We are in full-blown closet-prep mode for 2020. Our Winter wardrobes are largely set, between coats [1] and cardigans [2], but we're ready and more than willing to update that beat-up handbag that we've been toting around for the better part of the last year. We love it and it's seen a lot, but it's time to trade it in. Up next? Everything from bamboo handles to woven bucket bags, as well as top-handle lady shapes and elegant satchels. The shapes are what make these bags special, whether you're on the hunt for a slouchy evening mini or an oversize go-everywhere work bag.
Inspired by the runways of Spring [3], our favorite shapes are all set to be shopped NOW. So, what are you waiting for? Ring in the new year in style with our six favorite handbag shapes for 2020 that are about to be absolutely everywhere.
Bamboo Handles
Draw inspiration from the Miu Miu runways, carrying a bag that might very well be slouchy all on its own, but the handles sure do stand the test of time. What's more, it's a great way to infuse that retro grandma-inspired vibe into your more modern and clean wardrobe this year.
Emily Levine Dumpling Knotted Floral-Print Cotton-Voile Tote
Emily Levine Dumpling Knotted Floral-Print Cotton-Voile Tote [4] ($145)
J. McLaughlin Ava Wicker Bag
J. McLaughlin Ava Wicker Bag [5] ($198)
Jil Sander Bamboo Handle Bucket Bag
Jil Sander Bamboo Handle Bucket Bag [6] ($1,017)
Hai Silk Top Handle Bag
Hai Silk Top Handle Bag [7] ($98)
Mark & Graham Bamboo Elisabetta Tote
Mark & Graham Bamboo Elisabetta Tote [8] ($300)
Woven Bucket Bag
Few debuted woven bucket bags quite like Prada, so it's time you look to the Italian fashion house for a little handbag shape inspiration. We love the round drum-like shape, but can't get enough of a fun-loving texture like wicker or raffia for the coming year.
Madewell x Indego Africa Gingham Bucket Bag
Madewell x Indego Africa Gingham Bucket Bag [9] ($100)
Hunting Season The Lola Large Raffia Bucket Bag
Hunting Season The Lola Large Raffia Bucket Bag [10] ($309)
Prada Raffia Woven Bucket Bag
Prada Raffia Woven Bucket Bag [11] ($1,620)
Wicker Wings Lu Bag
Wicker Wings Lu Bag [12] ($176)
Cesta Collective Velvet Lunchpail
Cesta Collective Velvet Lunchpail [13] ($425)
Top-Handle Lady Bag
Channel your inner Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn (with a little help from Chanel's Spring 2020 collection, of course!) by opting for a structured bag with not only a cross-body strap, but also a top handle. It's a great two-in-one handbag shape that's equal parts elegant and vintage; practical and bold.
3.1 Phillip Lim Alix Mini Top Handle Satchel
3.1 Phillip Lim Alix Mini Top Handle Satchel [14] ($418)
Chanel Flap Bag with Top Handle
Chanel Flap Bag with Top Handle [15] ($5,300)
Mango Croc-Effect Bag
Mango Croc-Effect Bag [16] ($40)
Topshop Cindy Mini Crossbody Bag
Topshop Cindy Mini Crossbody Bag [17] ($35)
The Marc Jacobs The Downtown Croc Bag
The Marc Jacobs The Downtown Croc Bag [18] ($495)
Oversized Tote
The everyday tote has gotten the oversized treatment for 2020, especially if Dior has anything to say about it. And this is great news for all you chic bag ladies out there. No longer do you have to look disheveled when you're carrying your life around on your back all day. In fact, you might very well have never looked better!
Mansur Gavriel Large Tote Bag
Mansur Gavriel Large Tote Bag [19] ($585)
Dior Book Tote Bag
Dior Book Tote Bag [20] ($3,000)
Liberty London Marlborough Iphis Canvas Tote Bag
Liberty London Marlborough Iphis Canvas Tote Bag [21] ($675)
Tory Burch Perry Triple-Compartment Tote
Tory Burch Perry Triple-Compartment Tote [22] ($348)
Zara Multicolored Velvet Trim Canvas Shopper
Zara Multicolored Velvet Trim Canvas Shopper [23] ($149)
Satchel
For morning, noon, and night, we're reaching for some satchel bags in the coming 2020 year, giving a nod to our 1920s ancestors who definitely knew a thing or two about fashion. We love a velvet style for night, and a floral for day. But mix and match at your leisure to make this handbag shape your own this year.
Miu Miu Starlight Velvet Bag
Miu Miu Starlight Velvet Bag [24] ($1,200)
Off-White Montone Pouch
Off-White Montone Pouch [25] ($263)
Faithfull the Brand Drawstring Bucket Bag
Faithfull the Brand Drawstring Bucket Bag [26] ($59)
Visone Ellen Small Cross Body Bag
Visone Ellen Small Cross Body Bag [27] ($155)
Ulla Johnson Brea Tasselled Pouch Bag
Ulla Johnson Brea Tasselled Pouch Bag [28] ($217)
Semi-Circle Shoulder Bag
One of the most classic handbag shapes of the 70s is back with fervor, shown in all its glory on the Celine runway for 2020. The long strap or cross-body option makes it a go-anywhere bag, but the half-moon shape allows for a slightly more feminine take on a more structured handbag silhouette.
Celine Small Crécy Bag
Celine Small Crécy Bag [29] ($1,850)
Draper James Leather Half Moon Wristlet
Draper James Leather Half Moon Wristlet [30] ($98)
Kate Spade New York Andi Half Moon Crossbody Bag
Kate Spade New York Andi Half Moon Crossbody Bag [31] ($228)
See by Chloé Mara Crossbody Bag
See by Chloé Mara Crossbody Bag [32] ($425)
Victoria Beckham Half Moon Nano Leather Crossbody Bag
Victoria Beckham Half Moon Nano Leather Crossbody Bag [33] ($380)