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Baggage! We've all got some, don't we? Thankfully, when you're into fashion—it's the good kind, ya know? Okay, maybe I'm a lil in denial, but one thing I know for sure is that a new season is upon us, so that means it's time to invest in key pieces! Bags are a quick and easy way to carry your hot mess upgrade your fall wardrobe. So I've gathered the best trends for this fall 2023 season, with highlights including: studded, angular, oversized, fuzzy, and novelty styles.
Designers like Hermès, GCDS, AWAKE Mode, and Khaite created studded statement bags that had a grunge feel, but were softened with round studs. Lanvin and Brumaire were other designers that did the same via boots and jewelry, so you know studs are having their moment.
Sharp edges are also here, as demonstrated by designers throughout the bag and shoe categories. Then, of course, oversized bags continue to rule the runway and I mean, why not? They are easy, practical, can basically fit your whole life, and are perf for traveling. You can also expect to see faux fur everywhere soon. Last but not least, novelty bags were everywhere! I'm talking about embellished cats from GCDS and spoons, cookie, and fried egg motifs from Puppets and Puppets. Anyway, cheers to our baggage being loud, chic, and ridiculously fun to carry.
S-T-U-D-S
From shoes, jewelry, and ready-to-wear, studded bags in every silhouette imaginable were carried up and down the runway.
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MANGO Studded shoulder bag
Themoire Tia Straw Beads Clutch Bag
ANGLES
Give some spice to your outfit with these sharp-edged bags. Here are my absolute faves of the season!
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LUDICROUSLY CAPACIOUS BAGS (HAD TO)
Found it! Bag ladies, these picks will fit your whole life in the most dramatically chic way. You are very welcome.
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UGG X TELFAR Large Genuine Shearling Shopper
MAM Brown crossbody bag
Beis The Extra Large Tote
FUZZY
Add a bit of a soft touch to your vibes with faux fur. Promise, you can't go wrong with it.
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NOVELTY
If you're looking for the perfect conversation-starter, here. It. Is. I can't stop talking about these head-turning shapes, styles, and sizes from this season's shows.
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Kate Spade Shade Crystal Embellished 3d Cloud Crossbody
Andrea Zendejas is the Senior Accessories Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she has worked for 5+ years. Andrea handles fine and costume jewelry, shoes, and bags for all cover and fashion stories in addition to overseeing the front of book shopping pages. She also styles beauty well stories and various fashion stories for digital. Andrea previously worked at CR Fashion Book, SELF Magazine, and Women’s Health and has contributed to digital sites Harper's BAZAAR and Marie Claire. Follow her on Instagram.
