As someone who works in fashion, if there’s one item I’d always recommend investing in, it’s a new handbag. With the ability to make even the simplest of outfits look chic and elevated, a new bag is always something I’m willing to spend a little bit more on. And this is especially true at the start of the new season, where I spend hours browsing through luxury ready-to-wear shows to determine what trends will dominate the next few months.
For winter 2025 specifically, I was on the hunt for handbag trends that feel equally cool as they do polished, and the runway did not disappoint me. From khaki suede numbers to elegant elongated silhouettes, I found a number of bag trends that feel as fresh as they do timeless. And the best part? I managed to find all of these trends on both the designer and high-street markets, meaning you can get the luxury look at any price point you require.
If you, too, are on the hunt for the handbag styles worth investing in this season, keep scrolling as below, I’ve rounded up the seven trends set to dominate winter 2025.
7 Handbag Trends That Will Be Everywhere in Winter 2025
1. Khaki Suede
Style Notes: Suede bags have managed to find their way into our wardrobes in literally every season this year. However, everyone from Zimmerman to Victoria Beckham has determined that instead of the typical chocolate hues we usually see, khakis are taking centre stage, which are no less versatile, but act as a nice point of difference from deep brown.
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Straight off the runway.
Proof that faux suede can look just as chic.
Boho-chic at its finest.
2. The XL Clutch
Style Notes: I love the look of a classic clutch, but as someone who always has a lot of bits and bobs to carry, I find them annoyingly small. Thanks to the likes of Gucci and Michael Kors, oversized clutches that can carry all of my essentials and still look classy are set to be huge this season.
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You'll be able to fit so much into this.
A fashion-person favourite.
This comes with a detachable strap.
3. Top Handle
Style Notes: I’ve been thinking about investing in a top-handle bag for a while now, and designers like Prada and Hermés have finally convinced me. It looks so elegant, and I especially love how even the newer styles still have a vintage ‘French-girl’ feel to them.
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Now a want, but a need.
I own the larger size of this viral bowling bag.
We're big Demellier fans at Who What Wear UK.
4. Mustard Yellow
Style Notes: Butter yellow dominated the summer months, so it’s only natural that its deeper, older sister takes the forefront in winter. With the ability to brighten up all of your winter outfits, you’ll be grateful for this mood-boosting hue on drearier days.
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Tick of two trends in one with this mustard yellow top-handle bag.
The woven leather is instantly recognisable.
Croc suede? Count me in!
5. Utility
Style Notes: Practical girls, rejoice as handbags that perfectly balance form and function are taking centre stage for winter 2025. You’ll be grateful for the many compartments whether you’re going to the office, airport, ot just a day out. Not to mention the multiple zips and sections make the likes of bags such as the above Acne Studios iteration look very cool and intentional.
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You'll be able to fit so much in this.
Perfect for in or out of the office.
There are nine other colours to choose from.
6. Animal-Print
Style Notes: It should come as no shock that animal print is trending yet again for 2025. After having a resurgence in the past few years, everything from cheetah to cow print has been trending in the form of shoes, coats, and handbags alike. I already have a leopard bag, so this season, I’ll be looking to invest in zebra and snake iterations.
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Well done, Massimo Dutti!
This is so cute.
Don't sleep on Reformation's bag selection.
7. Elongated
Style Notes: If you want your outfits to look thought-out and refined, then look no further than an east-west handbag. There’s just something about this elongated silhouette that looks so polished, and you’ll be surprised by how much you can actually fit inside of it.
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This is high up on my luxury wishlist.
You'd never guess this was from the high street.
The perfect pop of colour.
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