The 6 Spring 2022 Handbag Trends We'll Be Buying Into ASAP

After the S/S 22 collections were released in the fall fashion month last year, we made our fair share of predictions of what we thought would make it from the runway onto reality. Now that we're finally on the heels of the warmer season, it's time to take into consideration what the fashion set is actually wearing and what we're adding to our shopping lists. 

We like to consider handbags as investments, so a look at this trend report will have you ready to make a well-prepared purchase. Ahead, see which handbag trends—from bold-colored bags to '90s inspired purses—really do go with everything we're buying into this season.

Saturated Shades

It's a common fact that neutral bags get their fair share of wear, but don't discount colorful bags in your wardrobe. They not only are fun to look at but are an easy way to elevate a simple ensemble.

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On the Runway
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Oversize Bags

We still have a place in our hearts for mini bags, but we'll be prioritizing practicability for 2022. Many city-goers are known for schlepping around many bags, so why not just throw it all into one larger-than-life tote? Problem solved.

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On the Runway
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On the Fashion Set
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Motorcycle Bags

Call it the Balenciaga effect, but the motorcycle bag is back. We're not surprised. Since the edgy aesthetic has made its return, and the studded accessory style fits right in.

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On the Runway
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On the Fashion Set
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Party Bags

We thought the "party bag" style would trickle away after the holiday season, but the fashion world has proven that life can always be a party if you want it to be. Whether it's metallic, feathery, or sparkly—it's time to pull out your most extra handbag.

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On the Runway
(Image credit: Courtesy of Staud)

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On the Fashion Set
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'90s Inspired

The '90s called, they want their handbags back—but we're keeping them. From sleek baguettes to structural shoulder bags, this style is where you should look for your everyday purse.

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Curved Details

Led by brands like Staud and Coperni, the curved detail has risen to popularity on the sartorial scene. It adds a structural element to a handbag, treating an accessory like a work of art.

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On the Runway
(Image credit: Courtesy of Rejina Pyo)

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Next: The 2022 Fashion Trends Both Kate Middleton and Princess Diana Have Approved Of

Associate Fashion Editor
Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew that Who What Wear was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of the latest Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content for Who What Wear's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading the latest Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.