Get Out of Your Bag and Go Buy One Instead
Written by: Irene Sung
New year, new you, new bag. Leave your baggage in 2022 and start shopping the latest bag trends for 2023.
Crescent Bags
Minimal and sleek, crescent-shaped bags are perfect for making an everyday look a little more put together. Its moon-like shape is versatile enough for any outfit, ranging in size, material, and aesthetic. The unconventional shape evokes the same feelings of newness and familiarity when looking at something as luxurious as a Dior Saddle Bag, which went viral for its silhouette and high-fashion feel.
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Baggu Medium Crescent Bag - $52
Celine Ava Bag in Triomphe Canvas and Calfskin - $1,600
Charles & Keith Cockade Crescent Hobo Bag - $63
Shopper Totes
We all know and love the classic canvas tote that had everyone in a chokehold. However, that everyday tote trend is transforming into a fashionable weekender-style bag that can carry tons. Extra-large in size, its selling point is its alluring silhouette. The inspiration: artist on the run, model off duty, and the booked and busy girl boss.
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Prada S/S 2023 Shopper
Topshop Oversized Tote - $41
Mini Bags
Need something for a night out? Mini bags are the perfect accessory to compliment any dressy fit. Whether decorated with sparkles and rhinestones or a simple satin leather, the mini bag is in its natural habitat on your adventure into the night. On the flip side, this bag is also perfect over the body, contrasting a carefree and relaxed girly outfit. Check out the mini bag from Diesel for its vintage style but futuristic logo vibe.
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Jacquemus Le Chiquito Signature Mini Handbag - $590
Diesel 1DR XS Leather Mini Bag - $270
UO Lucy Mini Crescent Bag - $39
Phone Bags
Another one for the minimalist is the phone bag. Big enough to carry your iPhone Pro Max but small enough to just cover the shape of your hand. The phone bag wears best as a crossbody when you need to be hands-free and want to take the weight off your shoulders. Pair this with a bucket hat and shorts for an outdoor casual spring look, or style with cargo pants and an oversized top to emulate a clean girl streetwear aesthetic. Simple, yet effective.
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Baboon To The Moon Sling Bag - $55
Christian Louboutin Loubilab Leather Phone Crossbody Bag - $650
Burberry Off-White & Tan Phone Bag - $1150
Pangaia Plant-based Leather Cross-Body Pouch - $215
90s Style
Vintage and Y2K. From dad shoes and baggy pants to Mary Janes and plaid skirts, styling vintage is easy and versatile. These bags speak for themselves and can be worn with something as simple as a white tank and loose-fitting pants to bring out your inner Rachel Green.
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Brushed Leather Prada Femme Bag - $3,500
PRAYING SSENSE Exclusive Black 'God's Favorite' Bag - $100
Amazon NIUEIMEE ZHOU Small Shoulder Bag - $21
Elevated Totes
These textured totes made waves in 2022, and there’s no doubt they’ll still be leading trends in 2023.
Puffer Tote
Perfect for the “I’m cold” aesthetic, pair this with arm and leg warmers, a cute beanie and hold it by its top handle to be THE ultimate cold girl. The puffer can be used as your main school, casual, or work bag and as a secondary for bigger items like extra clothes and heavy water bottles.
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My Mum Made It Puffer Tote Bag - $99
MiuMiu Padded Nylon Tote Bag - $2100
Coach Pillow Tote - $650
Hunter Intrepid Puffer Tote Bag - $135
Crocheted Tote
Coming out of the pandemic came waves of new hobbies to keep us occupied at home, such as coloring, baking, and crocheting. Crocheted bags have a one-of-a-kind, homemade charm that pairs perfectly with anything from a cutesy sun dress to trendy sweatshirt style streetwear. This year, think about living out your cozy cottage aesthetic dreams with the homey feel of a crocheted tote.
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Revolve The Mini Tote - $168
Prada Raffia Tote Bag - $1950
UO Boho Market Bag - $20