The Bag Trend That Will Be Everywhere in 2 Months
Yes, fall is still months away, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t thinking about which trends to buy. If you’re a bag person like me, you’re likely wondering which style to invest in for the season ahead, and no silhouette will be bigger than the frame bags that are about to be everywhere. That’s right: Vintage-inspired frame bags with modern updates were spotted on the runways and are about to return in a huge way.
We’re seeing a variety of takes on the trend—from ’50s-inspired vanity case bags to metallic coin purses to elegant velvet clutches—which means you’ll be able to find a version that fits your personal style. Ahead, see which designers have cool takes on the frame bag trend, and shop our edit of pieces to add to your fall wardrobe.
Ratio et Motus is a designer to know. Its Twin Frame bag has already reached cult status and will continue to be popular this fall.
This is the perfect shade of powder blue.
Mark Cross designed some of Grace Kelly's favorite bag styles.
Khaite is debuting bags for fall, and we couldn't be more excited.
At under $300, Staud always delivers on the trends at an affordable price point.
The mesh frame bag is sure to be a favorite on the street style scene.
To pack on your next vacation.
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Next, read about eight fall trends that will be huge, according to our editors.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.