Unless you're the type of person who can leave the house with nothing but your phone and keys, a bag is probably an essential component of your daily outfit – and it deserves to be thought of as such. Forget using the same tote day after day or constantly reaching for the same old sling bag, mixing up your accessories is the easiest way to refresh an outfit.
The spring summer runways truly shone a spotlight on bags with a whole host of new 2025 bag trends. The best part? They're not totally useless (@ micro bags), and you might even own some of these styles already. Yep, if you have a gigantic, oversized shopper, you're set!
One silhouette, the bowling bag, rose above them all this season. But belted leather styles from Miu Miu and Ferragamo, along with suede bags decked out with fringe and studs via Valentino and Isabel Marant, weren't far behind. And if you're after something more playful and whimsical, you'll love the novelty bags that popped up on several runways (Louis Vuitton and Moschino, I'm looking at you!).
The high street has taken note and released their own – often purse-friendly – versions of the new season's best bag trends. So, if you happen to be in the market for a new work bag or a fun purse to elevate your wedding guest dress, we've pulled together a great selection for you. Not yet ready to fully commit to a new trend? We totally recommend renting a bag first to decide if it's right for you.
Keep scrolling for the five best bag trends that *need* to be on your radar right now.
Bowling Bags
Hermes, Moschino, The Row and Stella McCartney all embraced variations of this style, so it's safe to say that if there's one singular, defining silhouette for spring 2025 bags, it's the bowling bag. No wonder it was Peachy Den's debut silhouette in the British brand's first bag collection. Typically crafted from leather, the bowling bag features a rounded top or rectangular purse with curving corners and a drop handle. They come in all sizes, too – mini versions might only fit a portable charger and a phone, while bigger, briefcase-like versions could accommodate your laptop.
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Fringe and Studs
The boho look has been gaining momentum for a while now, and it's culminated in the form of suede or leather bags decked out in studs and fringe. Isabel Marant led the way with half-moon fringe bags while Valentino showed a messenger bag style with oversized studs. If you ask me, this trend is the perfect way to elevate an otherwise simple bag, no matter what your budget is.
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Staud Alana Leather-Trimmed Fringed Beaded Satin Shoulder Bag
Novelty Bags
It's a bird, it's a plane... no, it's a bag shaped like literally anything but a bag – a drum, for Amiri's Spring/Summer 2025 collection, or a fan, in the case of Louis Vuitton. And if you're looking for more shoppable options, could I interest you in a bird's nest, a bunch of grapes, an octopus or a seashell?! They all fully open and can fit at least a few of your belongings.
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Belted Satchels
The Hermès Birkin has long been the blueprint for the belted bag. But, with the recent rise of celeb-loved pieces like the Miu Miu Adventure Bag along with buckle styles from Ferragamo, Veronica Beard, Prada, Jimmy Choo and Proenza Schouler, it's safe to say that the belted bag look is a full-blown trend now. And if you're into the charm-ified look, this is the perfect style to try out the bag charm trend, bonus point if it's a Labubu doll.
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Charles & Keith Aubrielle Metallic-Buckle Top Handle Bag
Oversized Proportions
Don't put away your ludicrously capacious bags just yet! Acne Studios, Giambattista Valli and JW Anderson made it clear with their spring/summer 2025 collections that bigger (and softer, and squishier and roomier) is better. As a self-proclaimed hoarder who's always lugging around her laptop, I'm a huge fan of the Very Large Bag being a fashion moment, rather than just a sign that I carry way too much on a daily basis.
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Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.
