PSA to bagaholics: The must-have designer bags you need to tote this season is out now.
For bag lovers, we have a motto we always say: a new year, a new bag. For the past few seasons, we’ve witnessed how our purses slowly got tinier to the extent a mini box of Nerds can only fit inside. But just like any season, trends will come and go. And as designers have just unveiled a whole new line of their creations,
looks like we have yet another new It bags to tote.
As what we’ve seen in the runways of various storied fashion houses, it’s either you go big or go home—whether it’s textured prints, refurbished logos from the archives, or simply, literally big. So, as there are many options yet again, we already compiled five definitive handbags you should invest in now.
Louis Vuitton x Urs Fischer
Launching an all-encompassing collaborative collection, Louis Vuitton celebrates Swiss contemporary artist Urs Fischer. The Swiss artist’s exuberant and textured reworking of the French brand’s signature Monogram in new hand-drawn versions that he calls “memory sketches.”
The resulting dream-like motifs have been meticulously adapted to suit each specific product across this comprehensive collection, changing in size, perspective, color, and application technique. And another notable feature of this is its series of whimsical characters created by Urs Fischer, which are united in playful prints.
Dior Caro
An original expression of Dior codes, the Dior Caro bag is made in the House’s ateliers in Italy, with virtuoso craftsmanship that combines the beauty of the gesture with exceptional materials. And speaking of exceptional, Dior Caro’s essential quilting stage alone requires 18,000 stitches to reproduce the subtle geometric weave of cannage. These objects of desire lend themselves to a game of mix-and-match thanks to interchangeable shoulder straps for a daring look—a new emblem of Dior style.
Versace Virtus
Veering away from its iconic Medusa head emblem, Versace opts to use its very initial as its logo. The incarnated symbol now appears in the form of an intricately decorated metal V hardware, placed on top of every Virtus bag. Crafted from supple leather, the elegant design features soft, curved lines and a delicate chain shoulder strap. And thanks to its Gleaming Barocco V hardware, it adds a touch of glamor, making it the perfect companion on a range of occasions.
Givenchy Antigona
When Givenchy celebrated the 10th anniversary of its iconic Antigona bag, it only took a matter of days for any bagaholic to get first dibs. Because of this, it’s already a sure-fire It bag being toted from time to time. But if you truly want to be noticed, we highly suggest opting for the large Antigona. After all, this bag has that impeccable balance between strong and soft, masculine and feminine, charming and confident.
Balmain 1945
Balmain’s latest offering salutes the house’s audacious founding spirit. For this line, Creative Director Olivier Rousteing and his team were inspired by some of Pierre Balmain’s strongest mid-century designs to create a bold collection of soft-leather and jacquard bags.
The intricate motif also reflects the founder’s lifelong fascination with the perplexing labyrinths that form part of some of France’s most beautiful Renaissance gardens. So, it was only fitting for each bag from the new collection rely on unique golden embellishments—gold medallions, gilded buttons, and golden symbols. Now, this is a bag of regality fit for a fine bag lover.
