Accessory trends burn bright and flame out fast, but popular designer bag styles have staying power. Unlike other flash-in-the-pan trends that come and go faster than you can say “TikTok aesthetic,” the best designer bags start strong and stay winning. We chalk their staying power up to the alchemy of investment pieces — no one wants to spend rent money on a piece that will fall out of fashion favor in a year. Luxury handbag designers like Loewe, Bottega Veneta, and Louis Vuitton have spent decades if not centuries ensuring that their coveted totes, top-handle purses, and crossbody bags are equipt with the craftsmanship and style to endure years of trend cycles.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up seven popular designer bags that are trending now and are guaranteed to remain timelessly chic, no matter the fashion forecast this year, next year, or five years from now. From maximum-capacity tote bags to dainty purses, these designer beauties will endure whatever fashion throws our way, be it more Y2K resurgences or unexpected cores.
Loewe’s Sumptuous Shoulder Bag
Loewe
Loewe is known for delivering bags that strike a balance between finely crafted functionality and unique, eye-catching details. Its Squeeze Small Shoulder Bag combines current bag trends like a top handle and chain detail with timeless elegance.
Bottega Veneta’s Top Knot Handle Bag
Bottega Veneta
The Bottega Veneta Mini Jodi bag has been everywhere this year. In fact, we can’t think of a single runway show that didn’t have at least one fashion influencer seated front row with a Midi Jodi slung just so over their arm. This woven purse, instantly identifiable by the knot in its top handle, comes in a rainbow of deliciously luxe hues, none of which detract from its intricate, but minimal design.
Chanel’s Iconic Quilted Flap Bag
Chanel
Chanel’s quilted bags are synonymous with luxury and have been for decades. This popular designer bag will never go out of style, regardless of how many times the tides of fashion turn. Chanel’s iconic flap bag is regularly released in fresh new styles, from eye-catching colors to delicate adornments. Given the timelessness of this bag itself, there’s truly no wrong way to wear a quilted Chanel crossbody bag.
Valentino’s Versatile Moon Bag
Valentino
Valentino’s Vlogo Moon Mini Hobo Bag is responsible for the current wristlet revival. Celebs and fashion girlies have been wearing its iconic logo chain wound round their wrists at fashion weeks worldwide, but thanks to a removable strap, this versatile bag can also be worn over the shoulder.
Prada’s Pristine Re-Edition Bag
Prada
Prada is a fashion house that’s unafraid to dip into its archives. Its reissued collections are among the most popular designer bags, and each year, another debuts to much fanfare. Whether Prada is opting to utilize eco-friendly materials or refreshing an iconic design with updated details, its bags stay effortlessly on-trend. First debuted in the ’80s, Prada’s nylon bags are just as popular today. The brand’s Re-Edition 2005 Re-Nylon and Saffiano Mini Bag is a masterclass in revival, as trendy today as it was two decades ago.
Gucci’s Timeless Shoulder Bag
Gucci
Another bag with decades-long staying power, the Gucci Jackie Shoulder Bag, is just as iconic today as it was when Jacqueline Kennedy carried one back in the day. Then known as the Constance, this sleek, popular designer bag has not only evolved identities but has become a brand staple for the Italian design house, available in decadent colorways and textures that suit every aesthetic from minimal to eclectic.
The Row’s Classic Tote Bag
The Row
The Row is known for its minimalist aesthetic, which aligns perfectly with the enduring bag design. Emily Ratajkowski, Jennifer Lawrence, and Gigi Hadid are among the A-listers who’ve been spotted carrying the brand’s Park Tote over the years, which should tell you a thing or two about this popular designer bag’s staying power. Despite unlimited options at their disposal, celebrities still opt to step out with this elegant and understated tote thrown over their shoulder.
Dior’s Sleek Saddle Bag
Dior
Saddle bags come in a range of sleek styles, but there’s none quite as iconic as Dior’s classic style. Perhaps the most equestrian-coded designer saddle bag, Dior’s take features a striking silhouette with all the clean lines and supple curves of an English-style saddle and gleaming gold hardware. Like many popular designer bags that stand the test of time, this one is available in a range of beautiful colors and textures, from grain leather to embroidered jacquard.
