Photo: Sazzad Ibn Sayed
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Photo: Sazzad Ibn Sayed
Haters will hate it and naysayers will dismiss it as frivolous and superficial, but we women love our bags. And what’s not the love of bags? They instantly bring sophistication and elegance to a look, help us wear our essentials with elan, and add polish to an ordinary ensemble. Every season new and exciting trends emerge in the world of handbags, some more revolutionary than others. While the existing shapes and designs reign supreme, the new shapes and designs are just as cool and deserve a place in every stylish woman’s bag wardrobe. Choosing one can be overwhelming when there are so many great options, so we’ve done the dirty work and picked out the hottest shapes and designs for you to add to your repertoire!
belt bag
Photo: Sazzad Ibn Sayed
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Photo: Sazzad Ibn Sayed
Also known as a fanny pack or fanny pack, this is a versatile bag for those on the run. Relegated to tourists busy exploring a new country who needed to keep their valuables close by and easily accessible, the modern belt bag is so much more than that. Perfect solution for moms on the run, teenagers on the go, active kids who like to have their hands free, cool youngsters who wear it on their chest – we all need a fanny pack in our lives!
A far cry from its old counterpart, the modern belt bag can be whatever you want it to be. It has received love and adulation from every designer imaginable and one is likely to find a version that they can create themselves. From rhinestone studded to furry chic and every other type in between, there’s one for everyone.
Mini bag
Cute and compact, a mini bag is uncompact but is a sartorial heavyweight. It’s not practical at all, we have to admit, but damn it, it’s cute and stylish! Perfect for nights out, formal gatherings, and anytime you want to wear it, a mini is a staple in the modern fashionista’s wardrobe. There is a wide range of styles to choose from at all price points and has replaced the clutch in form and function.
The little bag
Photo: Sazzad Ibn Sayed
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Photo: Sazzad Ibn Sayed
A shape (or lack thereof!) made popular by handbag giant Bottega Veneta — the soft, squishy clutch is the modern descendant of the oversized clutch. Rendered in sumptuous, buttery leather, this style is chic and sophisticated. Although they’re meant to be slipped cleverly under the arm, some versions come with a chunky metal strap for hands-free carrying.
