Set aside any concerns regarding size. From Prada to Bottega Veneta, explore why this bag trend makes excess a virtue
Need an emotional support bag? Last year, clean lines and flexible leather reigned supreme amidst refined simplicity. Absent flashy logos, handbags of solid color were in shades of pristine white, calming beige, daring maroon, and other muted staples, becoming mascots for Quiet Luxury. But there’s an anti-Quiet revolt: suddenly, handbags are brimming with personality—loud and proud. Why do you need to invest in the oversized bag trend?
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As witnessed in last September’s Spring/Summer 2024 presentations, bigger is always better. It flaunts its utility with the effortless style of a seasoned supermodel; if “effortless” means that model had disheveled hair signaling a rush to the office, clutching a tray of piping-hot Starbucks macchiatos. Then, there it hangs: the Prada Buckle bag, a symbol of sophistication and practicality swinging casually from her arm. So big, so easy, so effortless.
Yet, it’s not just Prada shouldering the weight of your heavy laptop for that additional workload, accommodating extra clothes after a seductive night out, or serving as the bearer of your emotional baggage in the face of life’s unnecessary obstacles. Other houses step up to save your sanity, almost as if they’ve noticed that, in life’s demands, chaos is making a comeback, hitting harder than ever in this economy. At least give us a helping hand in the form of a designer bag.
Bottega Veneta takes on woven artistry with a twist, through color and silhouette, its nature becomes other than its typical aesthetics. It’s out of the woods and into the urbanite with this one. Further, the house also introduced a large, over-the-shoulder over-the-top compartment reminiscent of a gym bag. If that’s the case, go active in luxe.
Make your mark by moving swiftly as a horse in Louis Vuitton‘s turquoise monogram Steamer by Pharrell Williams from the FW24 Men’s show. It stands out distinctly, presenting a different aura with a color that exudes fun, vibrancy, and brightness, captivating both the eyes and the soul. It’s a companion that supports all the essentials, with no effort needed.
Filipino brand ARANÁZ by Amina Aranaz champions the Filipino to the extent she gives us so much room to explore…and expand…and extend. But we thank her for it, for how in the world can we do so much if we have nothing to carry our dreams and aspirations? Not only does it turn heads, but it’s a style statement that boasts an oversized horizontal sculptural silhouette in handmade Tinalak fabric. It’s cultural heritage gone modern, all for the better.
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Balenciaga magnifies their classic handbag into the silhouette of an arm. It’s a play of proportions that is sharp, structured, and sleek—an hourglass persistently moving forward in the relentless march of evolution.
Ferragamo goes way large. Take in this light blue bag that’s not the shape of water, but the shape of sky—matching colors and all. For social gatherings, exercise caution with the textured black bag for it might unintentionally hit other guests repeatedly. Yet, guests won’t mind the occasional brush; after all, bigger is better, and it’s unmistakably Ferragamo.
The oversized bag trend of 2024 is a declaration of purpose and power. They become steadfast companions that carry you through the hustle and bustle of life with unparalleled strength. Toss aside the notion that bigger isn’t always better, for in the kingdom of oversized bags, excess is exalted. It becomes a virtue. After all, you need support to carry everything you have on your hands, including the world.
Photos: PRADA, BOTTEGA VENETA, ARANÁZ, BALENCIAGA, and FERRAGAMO
Featured Image: FERRAGAMO
