The 7 Biggest Bag Trends For Fall 2015
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Consider this the perfect guide to your next big handbag purchase. The Fall 2015 runways 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. 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.
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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.
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Lanvin Fall 2015
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Christian Siriano Fall 2015
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2015
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Olympia Le Tan Fall 2015
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Alexander McQueen Fall 2015
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Roland Mouret Fall 2015
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Moschino Fall 2015
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Louis Vuitton Fall 2015
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Prada Fall 2015
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Anya Hindmarch Fall 2015
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Karen Walker Fall 2015
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Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2015
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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.
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Thakoon Fall 2015
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Tod's Fall 2015
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Victoria Beckham Fall 2015
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Valentino Fall 2015
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Vivienne Westwood Fall 2015
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3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2015
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Valentino Fall 2015
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Lanvin Fall 2015
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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.
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Matthew Williamson Fall 2015
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Misha Nonoo Fall 2015
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Marc Jacobs Fall 2015
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Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2015
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Fendi Fall 2015
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Proenza Schouler Fall 2015
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Topshop Unique Fall 2015
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Louis Vuitton Fall 2015
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Elie Saab Fall 2015
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Balmain Fall 2015
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Simone Rocha Fall 2015
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Marni Fall 2015
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Rochas Fall 2015
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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.
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Miu Miu Fall 2015
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Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2015
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Balenciaga Fall 2015
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Alberta Ferretti Fall 2015
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Ralph Lauren Fall 2015
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Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2015
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Miu Miu Fall 2015
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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.
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Altuzarra Fall 2015
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Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2015
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Tory Burch Fall 2015
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Burberry Prorsum Fall 2015
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Hervé Léger Fall 2015
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Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2015
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Ralph Lauren Fall 2015
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Chloé Fall 2015
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MSGM Fall 2015
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Emilio Pucci Fall 2015
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Sass & Bide Fall 2015
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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.
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Alexander Wang Fall 2015
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Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2015
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Valentino Fall 2015
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Chanel Fall 2015
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Victoria Beckham Fall 2015
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Vionnet Fall 2015
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Carven Fall 2015
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H&M Fall 2015
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Simone Rocha Fall 2015
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Versace Fall 2015
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Chanel Fall 2015
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Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2015
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Elie Saab Fall 2015
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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.
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Marni Fall 2015
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Lanvin Fall 2015
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Bottega Veneta Fall 2015
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Miu Miu Fall 2015
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Elie Saab Fall 2015
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Nina Ricci Fall 2015
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Proenza Schouler Fall 2015
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Prada Fall 2015
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Christopher Kane Fall 2015
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Giambattista Valli Fall 2015
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Hermès Fall 2015
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Miu Miu Fall 2015
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Marni Fall 2015