Women's Handbags: What Are The Latest Trends To Follow?

Trends come and go, and it can be difficult to keep up. However, browsing what's hitting the runways this season can also help you comb through what's out there and make a trendy look unique. Some styles that come out don't last, but trends are popular for a reason. Here's a look at some factors to consider when you're looking for the latest trends in women's handbags.

 

1. Intricate and Colorful Textiles

This season, get ready for some of the most beautifully embroidered bags to hit the runway. This year is all about color, and there's no better way to make this trend your own than by snapping up an embroidered bag. Sites like Guava have them front and center stage, with many to choose from in hues ranging from vibrant fuchsia to golden yellow. It's not difficult to buy bags for women when the craftsmanship is this fine and references the artistry of indigenous cultures, such as the gorgeous tradition of banjara textiles. This style of handbag is also very hot for summer, when everything is in bloom and all the colors of the warmer months emerge. If you're interested in carrying a festive vibe around with you everywhere you go, a colorful textile handbag may just be the perfect accessory.

 

2. One to Cross Off Your Bucket List

The bucket bag is back with a vengeance, with many designers adding perforated leather and other details that reinvent this classic bag, according to Harper's Bazaar. Re-envisioning classic styles is what designers do best. Tried and true forms stick around for a reason, but you can't keep donning the same styles that are recycled season after season and continue to be excited. That's why this year, you'll want to look for classic shapes that are jazzed up with details, such as unique hardware, perforations, and embossing. There are lots of different ways to embrace your standard go-to look while still remaining fresh and inventive.

The added benefit of bucket bags is that they also hold a lot of items and efficiently tote around everything from something as small as credit cards to a laptop computer. Be careful, though. Bucket bags can show wear and tear around the piping if you tote them around a lot in a more rough and tumble daily routine, such as commuting on public transportation, so bear in mind how much durability you're going to require in a handbag. Even if your everyday life isn't hospitable to a delicate handbag, though, you can also opt for a bucket bag in a darker color to avoid wear and tear from showing.

 

3. A Perfect Circle

Circles are eternal and associated with never ending sentiments, but also exude a mod vibe when applied to handbag styles. They're also very in this season, according to POPSUGAR, with classic clutches taking the shape of a perfect 360 degrees. While the circle is on trend, make sure that if you go this route, you can still carry a circular handbag without having to hold it awkwardly. Handbags of a certain size are easy to carry, whether they're circles or another shape. However, when you start dealing with circle purses that are larger, they can become unwieldy. They're also difficult to put down on top of a flat surface, so avoid clutches without straps if you plan on using it regularly. Nonetheless, if you can get past the challenges the shape proposes, they're one of the chicest styles out there right now.

 

4. A Burst of Color

The word on every designer and magazine editor's lips these days is “statement piece.” This usually translates to big and bold, whether a piece of jewelry or a handbag. According to The Zoe Report, this season will see major pops of color that signal the rising popularity of the statement purse. If you're feeling bold, go for color and flair. It's the season of trends where statement pieces are everywhere, and there's no better time to let your inner quirkiness shine. Just make sure that if you opt for a statement handbag in a vivid color or material, make sure you're comfortable carrying it. Sometimes a purse can look great on a website or in a shop, but then you get it home, and you ask yourself what you were thinking. Don't let this happen. Statement pieces can sometimes be mistaken for living out a fantasy, so try to envision your statement handbag being worn in your everyday life. It shouldn't be an accessory you tolerate, but rather, something that makes you feel confident and stylish.

Trends are fun to follow, but make sure that you're buying a handbag that's not only in style, but also fits your own personal aesthetic. A good gauge is to picture yourself carrying the same bag a year from now, since handbags should last longer than a season. Even if you're interested in purchasing a statement piece that you don't intend to carry every single day, make sure that you'll love it even after the trend has died down.