The Handbag Style 95% of Celebs Own

Celebrities can basically afford to invest in any handbag trend their heart desires. But time and time again, we find that they stick to one style, in particular: structured handbags. Also known as top-handle satchels, these bags have been worn by celebs for decades. And if they're good enough for style icons like Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, it seems that they're good enough for Olivia Palermo and Selena Gomez.

The beauty of structured handbags is that new spins on the style arrive every season, and you can easily find a slew of options at any size, shade, and price point. We're particularly fond of the styles that feature shoulder straps, which undoubtedly comes in handy when you're traveling or commuting. Because of all of this, it's no surprise that when we were sifting through celeb photos, roughly 95% of celebrities seem to have been carrying the timeless style in some capacity for years and years.

Want to see some proof of the style's popularity? Read on to see just a few of the celebs who are devoted to structured handbags, and shop a few of our current favorites.

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On Olivia Palermo: Fendi Iridia Sunglasses ($388); Givenchy shoes

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On Bella Hadid: Solace London shirt; Manning Cartell Ring Leaders Cotton-Blend Crop Pants ($365)

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On Rihanna: Roberi & Fraud Betty Sunglasses ($240); Y/Project blazer; Louis Vuitton bag

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On Kaia Gerber: Elizabeth and James McKinley Sunglasses ($185); Re/Done Hanes The 1950s Boxy Tee ($78); Stavley bag; Freda Salvador Keen Mules ($350)

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On Kendall Jenner: R13 jacket; Re/Done shorts; Balenciaga Classic City Tote ($1995); Yeezy shoes

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On Kate Bosworth: Coach suit and bag

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On Sofia Richie: Out From Under Millie Top ($15); Frame pants; Mansur Gavriel Elegant Bag ($750); Jimmy Choo Louella Stretch Booties ($895)

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On Hailey Baldwin: Iro Nijyn Oversized Cable-Knit Alpaca-Blend Sweater ($795); Kenneth Cole Alyssa Leather Boot ($250); Givenchy Micro Nightingale Bag ($1790)

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On Selena Gomez: Wolford Buenos Aires Turtleneck Thong Bodysuit ($147); Louis Vuitton pants; Coach Selena Grace Bag ($395); Tod's Penny Creeper Loafers ($595)

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On Amal Clooney: Bottega Veneta suit and blouse; Michael Kors Large Bancroft Leather Tote ($890); Manolo Blahnik Alba Suede Block-Heel Pumps ($665)

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Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.