From Balenciaga to Mango, Edgy Handbags Are Taking Over Fall 2022

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When it comes to designer It bags, nothing will ever replicate the original. But in the wake of Balenciaga's Le Cagole handbags and their meteoric rise to fame this year, an entire suite of edgy styles has been born. When the brand released the 2022 update to its beloved Y2K-era City Bag, the fashion world embraced it in full force. Suddenly, we spotted it in the hands of celebrities all over the world, and it graduated to It-item status almost as soon as it hit the shelves.

In fact, the bag's meteoric rise is behind a spike in similarly hardware-laden handbags full of buckles, studs, grommets, and claps of all kind. Yep, handbags are getting edgier this fall and with so many options to choose from now, there's most certainly a style for everyone, whether you'd consider your style to be grungy or not. Keep scrolling to see the edgy handbags that are defining cool carryalls for 2022 (and beyond), from Balenciaga's world-famous shoulder bag to the affordable options Mango and Zara are serving.

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