Fashion
Mar 11, 2021

2D Bags: A Trend We Have Many Slack Convos About

by Kristen Nichols

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@oumaymaboumeshouli; Courtesy of Givenchy; Courtesy of Jil Sander; @bellahadid

When my Slack messages begin returning to the same topic again and again, it tells me one thing loud and clear—this is about to be big. That’s exactly what occurred to me when my fellow editors started dropping messages with bags from the S/S 21 Givenchy, Jil Sander, and Hermès collections. All of them with sleek, slim, two-dimensions silhouettes that practically look like manila envelopes.

These paper-thin filing folder bags instantly read as fresh and cool. A major departure from the oversize bag trend that popped up a few seasons back, 2D bags might not have as much storage, but are certainly just as eye-catching. Sized to fit your phone and ID (and not much else), they already have me thinking about how I can streamline what I pack into my bag. Ahead, let’s dive into the 2D bag trend that has all of our editors excited.

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Courtesy of Jil Sander

There's always one standout bag trend that emerges on the runways each season. For spring, we simply couldn't look away from the cool 2D bags that we spotted at brands including Jil Sander, Givenchy, and Hermès.

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Courtesy of Givenchy

Pictured: Givenchy S/S 21

Matthew M. Williams did not disappoint with his debut handbag collection.

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Courtesy of Hermès

Pictured: Hermès S/S 21

This Mors de Bride bag from Hermès is set to be a fashion insider favorite.

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Courtesy of Givenchy

Pictured: Givenchy S/S 21

I love the balance of the sleek leather with the silver hardware.

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Courtesy of Jil Sander

Pictured: Jil Sander S/S 21

I can't stop thinking about this beaded strap detail.

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Courtesy of Giada

Pictured: Giada S/S 21

Sleek, polished, and timeless.

Hermès Mors de Bride Bag ($6100) (call Hermès boutiques for availability)

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@bellahadid

With looks snapped fresh off the runway from Givenchy, celebs were quick to hop on the 2D bag trend. As these styles enter the market this spring, you can expect to see even more styles entering their closets.

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@kaiagerber

Kaia Gerber styled to perfection in head-to-toe Givenchy.

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@givenchyofficial

I actually want to repeat Kendall Jenner's entire look, but especially love this bag.

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@katemossagency

You can see just how slim this 2D bag is since it practically blends into the floor.

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@oumaymaboumeshouli

The fashion set can't seem to get enough of the 2D bag trend. One of the standout styles? Louis Vuitton's Coussin bag. It shares a flat, envelope-style silhouette with other 2D styles, with a slightly more padded shape than some of the other bags on the runways.