CHAIN REACTION

Models adorned with a chain are undoubtedly one of this year’s most important trends, so make sure to have at least one in your wardrobe. It can be either a shoulder bag, a shopper bag or a mini handbag. Any of them will look great.

Those of you who are up to date with the respective collections certainly know that Saint Laurent, Gucci, Balenciaga and Jimmy Choo were the brands that offered the largest amount of chain-embellished silhouettes. The first two brands prepared for you items in a classic yet extremely elegant version, the brand led by Demna Gvasalia diversified its range with a deliberately aged texture, and the British fashion house focused on extravagance, sprucing the bags up with sequins, crystals and sparkling appliqués.

Choose your favourite bag

‘gg marmont small’ quilted shoulder bag od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

‘GG Marmont Small’ quilted shoulder bag
Quilted shoulder bag od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

Quilted shoulder bag
‘voyou medium’ shoulder bag od Givenchy AUTUMN/WINTER 2024

Givenchy

‘Voyou Medium’ shoulder bag
‘gg marmont super mini’ shoulder bag od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

‘GG Marmont Super Mini’ Shoulder Bag
‘gg marmont mini’ shoulder bag od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

‘GG Marmont Mini’ shoulder bag
‘gg marmont’ quilted shoulder bag od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

‘GG Marmont’ quilted shoulder bag
‘ophidia small’ shoulder bag od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

‘Ophidia Small’ shoulder bag

HANDWORK

When it comes to spring/summer designs, woven shopper bags are nothing revolutionary. But this year, the centre stage is going to be occupied by other forms as well. Top designers came up with a variety of proposals and, interestingly enough… they were not limited to one material.

The collections included bags made from woven leather, which is Bottega Veneta’s trademark, but also constructions crafted from raffia, wicker, straw, palm and even string. These materials have been used not only to create this season’s new it-bags, like Isabel Marant and Marni did but also fresh new renditions of the models we already know. We are particularly thinking of Jacquemus’ 'Le Bambimou', Etro’s 'Vela', Saint Laurent’s 'Sac de Jour' or 'Bon Bon' from Jimmy Choo.

Opt for woven models that have gained recognition from top brands

‘jodie mini’ handbag od Bottega Veneta PERMANENT COLLECTION

Bottega Veneta

‘Jodie Mini’ handbag
‘ibiza small’ shoulder bag od Balenciaga AUTUMN/WINTER 2024

Balenciaga

‘Ibiza Small’ shoulder bag
Knott shoulder bag od Kate Spade AUTUMN/WINTER 2024

Kate Spade

Knott shoulder bag
‘le 37’ shoulder bag od Saint Laurent PERMANENT COLLECTION

Saint Laurent

‘Le 37’ shoulder bag
Chloé `woody small` bucket bag od Chloé PERMANENT COLLECTION

Chloé

Chloé `Woody Small` Bucket Bag
‘brick small’ shoulder bag od Bottega Veneta PERMANENT COLLECTION

Bottega Veneta

‘Brick Small’ shoulder bag
‘citta’ shoulder bag od Bottega Veneta PERMANENT COLLECTION

Bottega Veneta

‘Citta’ shoulder bag

THE TRENDY BUCKET BAG

The bucket bag is another hit featured in the spring/summer collections of top brands. Although past seasons saw avant-garde iterations of the form, this time designers focused on the classic version, opting for neutral colours and minimalist details.

Bucket bags were taken on by Stella McCartney, Jonathan Anderson, Gabriela Hearst and Sarah Burton. Their designs share a universal aesthetic, but differ in shape and wearing options. Our favourites include larger models by Chloé, with both a shorter and longer shoulder straps, as well as one of the season's it-bags, the Loewe bucket, which – according to the creative director – should be worn casually slung over the shoulder.

Which bag will you choose?

‘dumpling’ bucket bag od JIL SANDER PERMANENT COLLECTION

JIL SANDER

‘Dumpling’ bucket bag
‘the rise’ bucket bag od Alexander McQueen AUTUMN/WINTER 2024

Alexander McQueen

‘The Rise’ bucket bag
‘marcie’ bucket shoulder bag od Chloé AUTUMN/WINTER 2024

Chloé

‘Marcie’ bucket shoulder bag
Reversible bucket shoulder bag od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

Reversible bucket shoulder bag
‘le petit tourni’ bucket shoulder bag od Jacquemus AUTUMN/WINTER 2024

Jacquemus

‘Le Petit Tourni’ bucket shoulder bag
Shoulder bag 'ophidia mini' in 'bucket' style od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

Shoulder Bag 'Ophidia Mini' in 'bucket' style
'mon tresor mini' bucket shoulder bag od Fendi PERMANENT COLLECTION

Fendi

'Mon Tresor Mini' bucket shoulder bag
T monogram mini handbag ‘bucket type od Tory Burch PERMANENT COLLECTION

Tory Burch

T Monogram Mini Handbag ‘bucket type

STYLISH CLUTCH

Last but not least: clutch bags. The latest shows suggest that casual models are as relevant as special occasion pieces. The difference lies in the design, as larger pouch bag styles are better for everyday wear, while chic outfits can be enhanced with much smaller, but more extravagant forms.

The brands that specialize in the former this year include Jacquemus, Balenciaga and Jil Sander. Their elevated designs may not keep you comfortable all day, but they will hold all your essentials and guarantee a look worthy of a fashion icon. And when it's time for dinner with friends or a major event, don’t hesitate to reach for one of the eye-catching designs by Bottega Veneta, The Attico or Jimmy Choo.

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‘lunch’ clutch od JIL SANDER PERMANENT COLLECTION

JIL SANDER

‘Lunch’ clutch
Handbag 1927 mini od Furla AUTUMN/WINTER 2024

Furla

Handbag 1927 Mini
Shoulder bag sfera small od Furla PERMANENT COLLECTION

Furla

Shoulder bag Sfera Small
Shoulder bag vela medium od Etro AUTUMN/WINTER 2024

Etro

Shoulder bag Vela Medium
Handbag 'peekaboo mini' od Fendi PERMANENT COLLECTION

Fendi

Handbag 'Peekaboo Mini'
Quilted clutch od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

Quilted clutch
Leather handbag od Gucci PERMANENT COLLECTION

Gucci

Leather handbag
Leather clutch od JIL SANDER AUTUMN/WINTER 2024

JIL SANDER

Leather clutch
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