What bags will be in fashion in fall 2026: main trends from the catwalks

What bags will be in fashion in fall 2026: main trends from the catwalks0 Share

In the autumn-winter 2026/2027 season, it is bags that come to the fore – and actually determine what the whole look will be like. The most fashionable models have already outlined a clear vector: less rigid shapes, more softness, carelessness and a sense of “real life”. Bags are becoming more relaxed, sometimes deliberately “unassembled” – with a soft design and familiar silhouettes that easily fit into everyday wardrobe. It is these models that do not just complement the look, but shape it – and it is already clear that they will become the key heroes of the next season. We have collected 8 of the most relevant bags that you should be the first to know.

Clutch

Clutches are no longer just an evening wardrobe staple, they have become as much a part of everyday style as shopper bags. That’s why designers have reimagined the everyday clutch, creating models that can be worn day and night. The focus is on larger shapes, sleek frame designs and kisslock closures that add elegance and structure to the bags.

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Gucci1 Gucci

Proenza Schouler2 Proenza Schouler

Tom Ford3 Tom Ford

Exotic leather

Exotic textures have been trending for some time now, and the fall/winter collections have only underscored how far even a light crocodile print can go. Bags of all shapes and sizes – from Gucci’s bamboo-handled models to Chanel’s soft flap clutches and Khaite’s elongated clutches – seem to have come to a common conclusion: the most fashionable bags of the fall will be those with a glossy crocodile effect.

Prada4 Prada

Chanel5 Chanel

Dior6 Dior

Bag with valve

Chanel first introduced its iconic flap bag, the 2.55, in 1995 – and it has hardly budged a millimeter from its place at the heart of the brand’s universe since. For Fall/Winter 2026/2027, Creative Director Mathieu Blasi and other designers have reimagined the icon for modern times: now with more voluminous shapes and softer silhouettes, but with the same elegance and practicality as the original.

Coach7 Coach

Bottega Veneta8 Bottega Veneta

Tory Burch9 Tory Burch

Miniature bag

Micro bags are back in fashion this season. Some designers, including Jonathan Anderson for Dior and Demna for Gucci, have replaced large bags with these miniature “jewelry” accessories for the hands. Yes, your phone won't fit in them, but they add sparkle, uniqueness, and real playfulness to the look.

Dior10 Dior

Gucci11 Gucci

Chloe12 Chloe

“Fluffy” bag

The trend for soft, tactile textures is confidently moving into the bag category – from Bottega Veneta to Fendi. The focus is on models that look as if they have been slightly wrinkled by time: without rigid frames, with plastic shapes and a sense of comfort. Such bags do not strive for perfection – on the contrary, their careless elegance is becoming a new symbol of modern luxury.

Chanel13 Chanel

Loewe14 Loewe

Miu Miu15 Miu Miu

Valise

Among the key bags of the new season are models that are particularly practical. One of them is the doctor bag, or satchel – a doctor's bag, reinterpreted by leading brands and presented in a wide palette of colors. It is easily recognizable by its rectangular shape, zipper and two handles, which ensure convenience in everyday use.

Hermès16 Hermès

Bottega Veneta17 Bottega Veneta

Miu Miu18 Miu Miu

Hobo bag from the 2000s

A stellar comeback of the early 2000s aesthetic, hobos are back in fashion. After re-releases of Y2K icons like the Saint Laurent Mombasa, the soft, curved totes with a crumpled shape are set to make a big comeback in 2026. Also trending are interpretations from Chanel and Hermès, which reimagine familiar retro silhouettes with a more modern, relaxed feel.

Hermès19 Hermès

Chanel20 Chanel

Burberry21 Burberry

Decorated bag

Beaded and other glittery embellishments dominated the runways from Dior to Gucci. At Maria Grazia Chiuri's debut show for Fendi, embellished bags were the star of the season, and floral embroidery at Valentino made the trend particularly noticeable and almost impossible to ignore.

Chanel22 Chanel

Gucci23 Gucci

Dior24 Dior

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