I’m Not Saying Black Bags Are Out, But These 5 Handbag Trends Have My Full Attention Right Now
Mock-croc or monogrammed, we've done the research to bring you the five printed bag trends worth investing in this winter. Click to read and shop the edit.
I’ve long believed that prints and patterns are the ultimate way to elevate your simple staples. Adding texture, depth, colour and personality, the right printed pieces can be total wardrobe heroes worth building an outfit around, and just so happen to be the perfect antidote to the subdued neutrals we typically gravitate towards at this time of year.
If you’ve been a fashion follower for any length of time, you'll know that printed handbags in particular have been a sought-after style for generations. Whilst the ‘70s championed artistic, graphic prints and the ‘80s ushered in high-octane logomania, by the ‘90s, we were hooked on animal-print tote bags (Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow, anyone?) and grungy tartan. But it wasn’t until the 2000s that printed bags (in all their kaleidoscopic glory) became a full-blown movement. Just look at the pop-culture archive of paparazzi shots of Hilary Duff, Paris Hilton and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to see them in heavy rotation.
As fashion's ongoing love affair with nostalgia reaches a fever pitch, currently favouring maximalism over pared-back minimalism, the printed-bag comeback was almost inevitable. Bringing colour and undeniable character, these statement styles capture the exact mood of today's trend landscape.
But we're always thinking about the longevity of our purchases, so as the end of the year draws closer, we’re looking past 2026 and setting our sights on bags that will be trending in 2027 too. So whether your refined palette prefers the quietly luxurious finish of mock-croc, or you're looking for something that stands out from the crowd, there's a special bag here for you. Ready to find out more? Keep scrolling to discover the printed bag trends you’ll want to take into the new year and beyond.
5 Printed Bag Trends Set to Be Everywhere in 2027
1. Tiger
Style Notes: 2027 belongs to high-impact tiger stripes. Balancing understated elegance with dynamic visual drama, this printed bag trend has maximum appeal for bold pattern lovers. Lifting pared-back neutrals and breathing new life into everyday denim, tiger offers an interesting alternative without feeling overly complicated. And with everyone from DeMellier to Fendi releasing best-selling styles, it's clear these bags will still carry currency as we turn the corner into the new year.
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2. Monogram
Style Notes: PSA: monogrammed bags are back and bringing pure, unfiltered Y2K energy with them. Led by the re-release of Carrie Bradshaw’s signature Fendi Baguette, the legendary Louis Vuitton Speedy and, lest we forget, Gucci’s best-selling Giglio, statement logomania is taking over handbags once more. Outrageously vibrant and iconic in their own right, these graphic styles will do all the heavy lifting for your off-duty looks this year and next.
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3. Mock-Croc
Style Notes: Few textures carry the same high-end appeal as mock-croc, so consider it great news that the timeless motif is set to stay relevant well into 2027 too. Bringing a polished finish to even the most minimal looks, its statement-making impact proves neon colours and brights aren't the only way to make an entrance. Personally, I’ll be taking style cues from Marilyn (pictured above) and styling my bag alongside a fitted blazer and ankle-skimming maxi dress.
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4. Heritage Prints
Style Notes: With a distinct British countryside charm, fashion's current obsession with wrapping up and exploring the great outdoors is being translated through accessories too: enter the heritage plaid bag. Less loud than graphic prints but still eye-catching in their own right, the tartan check acts almost like a classic neutral, one which feels a little preppy, undeniably timeless and laced with just the right amount of punk attitude to feel cool rather than twee.
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5. Leopard
Style Notes: I’ll die on the hill that leopard print is a new neutral—and its latest revival in bag form makes a bulletproof case. Still delivering the same bold energy as the '90s original, as we head into 2027, the pattern has taken on a softer, almost subdued form. Surprisingly versatile and inherently wearable, this iteration already boosts an It-girl's fan club. Hailey Bieber and Kate Moss, Laura Harrier and Zoë Kravitz have all been spotted with them (namely the Saint Laurent Bea Tote).
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