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No matter how grand or chill, every occasion calls for a handbag. They’re the perfect accessory for completing an outfit and are handy for toting your essentials. And with a new season on the horizon, now’s a great time to check out some cute spring/summer handbag trends to upgrade your current collection.
We’ve browsed through tons of fashion week runway photos, celebrity street style looks, and TikTok videos to get a feel of the types of purses trending. Right now, we’re seeing lots of unique shapes like oversized totes, circular shoulder bags, and the return of bucket bags. Raffia (the straw-like material) is always popular when it comes to summer vacation and taking trips to the beach. You’ll also see a variety of floral prints and motifs that scream hello spring (how cute is this Coach Daisy motif Swinger bag?!)
We’ve also got a few cool chain clutches that’ll go perfectly with wedding guest dresses or graduation outfits and a few metallic crossbodies that are great to carry to festivals and concerts.
If you're in need of some inspo, check out the options below that will allow you to keep all your items safe and secure inside a stylish and chic bag.
Our favorite spring and summer handbags:
- Best overall handbag: Kate Spade Jolie Floral Convertible Leather Crossbody Bag, $278
- Best lightweight summer handbag: Marc Jacobs The Large Mesh Tote Bag, $295
- Best designer handbag: Kurt Geiger London Leather Mini Kensington, $215
- Best crossbody: Lulus Bloom to Be Pink Multi Sequin Beaded Crossbody Bag, $49
- Best straw handbag: The Mini Brigitte Satchel by Melie Bianco: Raffia Edition, $88
Bigger & Better
We saw tons of oversized handbags go down the runway during NYFW, and we're so excited that this trend is coming back around. Not only will you get space to fit everything you need (laptop, makeup, keys, wallet, cell phones, chargers, etc), but plenty of brands have dropped elevated designs featuring cool prints, shapes, and sizes. Remember: The bigger, the better! We also spotted mesh ballet flats everywhere earlier this year, and now we expect to see it with handbags, too (the pink mesh Marc Jacobs tote is everything).
Best lightweight summer handbag
Straw handbags are a summer must-have. They're lightweight, versatile, and can work for just about any occasion (beach trips, to the office, or a party). We see them come out new and improved in multiple variations yearly, and they just get cuter and cuter. Wear them with a fitted T-shirt and denim shorts when heading out to run some errands or with a flowy sundress and strappy heels for the ultimate summer lewk.
Best straw handbag
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Statement Chains
Don't underestimate how much a chain strap can do. The statement hardware can quickly give a basic-looking clutch a more eloquent look and feel and gives the bag more flair. Depending on the lengths you can also wear it across the body or on the shoulder, making it super easy to style with different outfits. Dress it up with a matching suit set or down with a pair of jeans and a blouse.
Best designer handbag
Floral prints are here to stay and we're not mad at it. Whether it's on a dress, a pair of sneakers, or a handbag, you can't go wrong rocking your favorite florals. We've even spotted cool flower-shaped silhouettes from brands like Kate Spade and Coach. And don't just stick to neutrals, go big and bold with bright oranges and reds.
Best overall handbag
Best crossbody
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Shiny & Chic
The metallic trend is still going strong, as we've seen the trend take over the fashion world by storm for the past few fashion seasons, all thanks to the Beyoncé Renaissance effect. Brands have also been releasing all types of colors and silhouettes that make the trend easy to add to your everyday wardrobe (like the Baggu Cargo pick below). If you're going with a satin dress, a metallic handbag will definitely make your look pop. Or you can just add it as a statement piece to a more casual look (think jeans and a basic blouse).
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