With a new season on the horizon, many of us will already be thinking about a spring clean and wardrobe evaluation, but there's an easy way to bring a fresh feel to your hardworking looks—an accessory update.
Though small in stature, there's no denying the immense impact that a new handbag can bring to a well-worn wardrobe, and to make the seasonal shift even easier, I've tracked down the six key bag trends for spring 2025. Whether you're a dedicated minimalist or prefer the maximalist approach to dressing, there's a treasure for everyone to be found in these trending bag styles. Whilst they're on the rise for spring, none of these handbags will feel passé when we eventually move into the summer months, and each has the staying power to revitalise our looks for years to come.
From shade to form, texture to intricate detail, there are plenty of ways for a great bag to add character to our everyday uniforms, and spring's offerings are some of my favourites yet. As we head into the season, handbag trends are clearly defined. In striking shapes, the elongated east-west silhouette continues to steal the hearts of fashion people, from Prada's sleek form to Ralph Lauren's bold yellow offering. Clutches are back in business, and this year, the bigger the better—think practicality with an elevated tuck-under-the-arm appeal.
With every fashion season comes a moment of nostalgia, and designers are turning back to some of their most iconic creations, with subtle tweaks for a contemporary edge. Texture is a subtle way to bring depth and consideration to an outfit, and playful fringing gives a nod to boho ease and a sunshine-ready feel, in both raffia and leather finishes.
Ready to explore the six spring bag trends worth knowing about for 2025? Scroll on.
6 Spring 2025 Bag Trends You Need to Know About
1. East-West Bags
Style Notes: The Le Teckel, the Long Andiamo, the Margaux EW—one striking shape has spent the past year gaining traction, and for spring 2025, the east-west bag is the in-the-know silhouette. Icons and new designs alike have been stretched and squashed to create the exaggerated horizon-esque silhouette, primed to bring its innate elegance to outfits for years to come. For spring, the bold style has primarily taken an over-shoulder form, with a focus on refinement in design void of bells and whistles to let the shape take centre stage.
Shop East-West Bags:
The beloved New York tote has had a spring-ready silhouette update.
There's a vintage feel to this bag that sets it apart.
I predict this bag will be everywhere during fashion week.
2. XL Clutch
Style Notes: For many years, the humble clutch bag was set aside as a style only embraced for weddings or nights out. That was until Bottega Veneta revived the style with the Pouch in 2018, bringing focus back to the style. For 2025, designers are exploring the understated appeal of the clutch bag once more, but this time, they're embracing practical sizing too. No longer are these small and discreet in-hand bags; now, they're voluptuous in size, marrying practicality and style. Right now, we're looking to soft leather creations with a slouchy silhouette that moulds to the shape of the body, ready to be tucked under the arm for a statement look.
Shop Practical Clutches:
This bag is quickly becoming a best-seller for the brand.
Featuring the iconic intrecciato weave.
The hard part is choosing between the 10 stellar shades.
3. Returning Icons
Style Notes: If you're an avid handbag spotter, increased sightings of past icons like the Mulberry Bayswater and the Balenciaga Le City may have tipped you off to this new movement—the return of the icons. No matter the year or the season, the runways always serve us a moment of nostalgia, finding comfort and inspiration in what has come before. This spring, fashion houses have riffled through their archives to reinvigorate some of the beloved handbag creations of the past, now with a 2025 edge.
Louis Vuitton's Speedy has had a timely return amidst the bowling bag revival, whilst Gucci looks to the 75-year-old icon that is the Bamboo bag, now stretched into a modern east-west shape. Meanwhile, fashion people across the globe are digging out 2010's official It bag—the Stella McCartney Falabella, and even the modern Loewe Puzzle is sporting a newly relaxed silhouette in softened leather. Now is the time to scoop up a proven icon.
Shop Iconic Bags:
This bold red shade has all my attention.
There are so many great secondhand options if you're looking for a classic.
This also has a detachable strap for crossbody wear.
4. Brown Suede
Style Notes: In every fashion season, a particular shade shines through and holds the attention of the most stylish people around, quickly becoming the accent hue we spot everywhere we look. There was Bottega green, then pops of red, and now deep brown is the elegant shade every fashion person is adding to their wardrobe. Specifically, brown suede is making waves this spring. You'll spot it all over the new-in spring jackets and taking over footwear, and now, we're even embracing the colour/texture duo as an elegant finish for the most polished handbags around.
Shop Brown Suede Bags:
From office to off-duty, you'll find yourself reaching for this elevated tote.
Spacious and chic in equal measure.
DeMellier offers lifetime repairs to ensure its timeless bags go the distance.
5. Fringe Accents
Style Notes: Texture is one of the key design details that can truly set a piece apart. Think grained leather versus patent finishes, or crochet bucket bags contrasting soft suede accents—texture can completely change the feel of a bag. As we welcome the warmer days of spring, fringe is at the front of my mind.
A little bit Western, a little bit boho and a little bit summery, textured fringing is set to make a return to our handbag collections, bringing along a playful touch of movement with every step. Whether fully embracing the return of warm weather with raffia strands or crafted from finer sections of leather, summery fringe textures are covering bags, bringing with them a playful touch of movement too.
Shop Fringed Bags:
You'd never guess this was from the high street.
Trust Chloé to bring a boho vibe.
The M bag is one of Maje's icons.
6. Top Handles
Style Notes: When we think of defining bag trends, they often fall into the categories of shade, shape and texture, but one feature that should not be overlooked is embellishment. For those looking for a standout occasion bag this season, drama can be found in the form of a decorative top handle. From rounded bangles to twisted chains, designers across the board are bringing a head-turning touch of elegance to beautiful bags with bold handle detailing. Soon enough, our calendars will begin filling up with reasons to get dressed up, and the playful top-handle bag is the perfect companion for all your dressier moments.
Shop Embellished Top-Handle Bags:
The chicest way to do drama.
This bag comes Kelly Rutherford-approved.
Any outfit will feel that much more elevated with Jimmy Choo's bag in tow.
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