7 Handbag Trends That Will Be Everywhere Next Season

Fashion Month has concluded for the Fall/Winter 2020 season, and with it came some seriously stylish handbag trends from New York to London, Milan to Paris. Since we just can't help ourselves when it comes to deciphering new trends, we're here to give you a preview of what's to come later in 2020 in the world of bags.

First up? The return of a classic shape that we haven't seen in a while: the double top-handle tote. Appearing sleek and minimal in most cases but with a few heritage-inspired iterations popping up as well, this trend is our top pick for your new work bag come Fall. Another major movement? Chains! Adding an edgy touch to carryalls, crossbodies, totes, and beyond, heavy metal links are proving to be a huge trend across the board, showing up on just about everything from shoes to clothing and jewelry. Another common theme we're seeing for the cool-weather season is vintage-inspired fashion, particularly with a sophisticated '60s twist (think Jacqueline Kennedy). For bags, this is translating to ladylike pocketbooks à la your grandmother, from beaded iterations to supple leather and satin. Plus, there are a couple of practical styles with modern updates. Think cool crossbodies, chic overnight bags, and a new take on neutrals (our pick for a new everyday bag!).

Ahead, scroll on for the seven handbag trends topping our list for Fall/Winter 2020. Or, jump to the section that piques your interest most.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents

From oversized links at JW Anderson and N°21 to chain straps at Ulla Johnson, Michael Kors Collection, and Adeam, Fall is all about the chain reaction. Lending an edgy feel to every style of bag from minis to totes, there's no wrong way to rock a chain bag in 2020.

From left: Ulla Johnson Fall 2020, JW Anderson Fall 2020, Stella McCartney Fall 2020

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents

A bag from the JW Anderson Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents

A bag from the Ulla Johnson Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents

A bag from the Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents

A bag from the N°21 Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents

A bag from the Boss Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents

A bag from the Michael Kors Collection Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents

A bag from the Adeam Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents

A bag from the Dries Van Noten Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Chain Accents

A bag from the Ports 1961 Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote

We love a timeless handbag and the double top-handle tote is seeing a triumphant return for Fall and Winter. From heritage-inspired styles at Gucci and Louis Vuitton to supersleek and minimal versions at Khaite and Oscar de la Renta, this handbag trend is perfect to pair with workwear Monday through Friday – it's so sophisticated in every fabrication from leather to suede and faux-croc.

From left: Oscar de la Renta Fall 2020, Gucci Fall 2020, Louis Vuitton Fall 2020

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote

A bag from the Gucci Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote

A bag from the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote

A bag from the Khaite Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote

A bag from the Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote

A bag from the Chloé Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote

A bag from the Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote

A bag from the Prada Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote

A bag from the Michael Kors Collection Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Double Top-Handle Tote

A bag from the Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook

With a nostalgic feel reminicent of the '50s and '60s, vintage-inspired bags are proving to be a standout look on designer runways from New York to Milan. Whether it's a structured frame bag with a dangling strap, two-strap satin mini, or beaded satchel, the common thread between these bags is ladylike and prim.

From left: Tory Burch Fall 2020, Miu Miu Fall 2020, Erdem Fall 2020

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook

A bag from the Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook

A bag from the Erdem Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook

A bag from the Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook

A bag from the Celine Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook

A bag from the Khaite Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook

A bag from the Dior Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook

A bag from the Lanvin Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook

A bag from the Shrimps Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Pocketbook

A bag from the Paco Rabanne Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting

We'll forever associate quilting with Chanel, and thanks to the French house's latest buzzy bag — the 19 Flap Bag, which debuted for Fall 2019 and features maxi diamond quilting — the stitched effect has taken off in myriad designer collections, from Alexander McQueen to Valentino and A.W.A.K.E. Mode. Whether it's a structured shoulder bag, soft fold-over clutch, or oversize carryall, it's our prediction that the quilted look will take off in 2020 in the way Bottega Veneta's woven leather bags did in 2019.

From left: Alexander McQueen Fall 2020, A.W.A.K.E. Mode Fall 2020, Chanel Fall 2020

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting

A bag from the Valentino Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting

A bag from the Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting

A bag from the Chanel Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting

A bag from the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting

A bag from the Versace Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting

A bag from the Fendi Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting

A bag from the Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Quilting

A bag from the Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag

Equestrian influences made their mark on designer runways for Fall 2020 with saddlebags proving to be a key accessory when channeling the look. Whether you appreciate Western-inspired details like at Celine and Max Mara or prefer a more modern and sleek take à la Hermes and Etro, we're betting on this crossbody style as a ubiquitous silhouette next season.

From left: Celine Fall 2020, Philosophy Fall 2020, Dior Fall 2020

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag

A bag from the Celine Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag

A bag from the Dior Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag

A bag from the Etro Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag

A bag from the Hermes Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag

A bag from the Max Mara Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag

A bag from the Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Saddlebag

A bag from the Michael Kors Collection Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

Extra-large bags are a runway favorite, but this season, we're noticing a shift towards the practical overnight bag in a range of shapes. From massive top-handle totes to extra-wide weekenders and structured silhouettes akin to luggage, designers from Burberry to Max Mara and Jil Sander are making the case for the two-day getaway (and/or making it chicer to lug around everything but the kitchen sink).

From left: Bottega Veneta Fall 2020, Burberry Fall 2020, Oscar de la Renta Fall 2020

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

A bag from the Burberry Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

A bag from the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

A bag from the Michael Kors Collection Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

A bag from the Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

A bag from the Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

A bag from the Max Mara Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

A bag from the Salvatore Ferragamo Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

A bag from the Bottega Veneta Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

A bag from the Marni Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: The Overnight Bag

A bag from the Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned

At once subtle and statement-making, two-toned pieces started bubbling up in designer collections for Spring 2020 and for Fall, the trend is proving irresistible in bag form. Though we spotted a few colorful versions, neutral blocking is the ultrachic version we're here for that's versatile to boot. From Loewe's drawstring bucket to Longchamp's structured top handle and Stella McCartney's sporty satchel, any one of these muted bags would pair effortlessly with myriad outfits in your wardrobe.

From left: Ports 1961 2020, Loewe Fall 2020, Stella McCartney Fall 2020

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned

A bag from the Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned

A bag from the Michael Kors Collection Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned

A bag from the Ports 1961 Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned

A bag from the Longchamp Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned

A bag from the Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2020 runway.

Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned
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Fall Bag Trends 2020: Two-Toned

A bag from the Givenchy Fall/Winter 2020 runway.