Thanks to Gen Z’s obsession with all things vintage, the fashion realm is constantly seeing trends resurfacing from the ’90s and ’00s. Besides clothing such as low-rise jeans and chunky heels, this collective appetite for throwback pieces has also extended to the handbag department.
With sustainability becoming a significant priority for fashionistas, the appeal of vintage designer items has never been stronger, too. Here, we look at some of the trending designer bags we’ve seen lately.
Balenciaga City
Available in different sizes – mini, small, medium, and large, and in a wide range of colours, the Balenciaga City bag is defined by studded and zip hardware details, with dangling tassels that give off a big biker energy. The handbag’s appeal lay exactly in its logo-less, relaxed, and unstructured silhouette.
Chloé Paddington
The charm of the Chloé Paddington lies in the details – the oversize padlock that dangles from the top flap, chunky gold hardware finishes, and the slouchy leather, making it remarkably fun and easy to style. “Every one of the 8,000 models created for Spring 2005 sold out before arriving in stores,” Vogue reports.
Mulberry Bayswater
First introduced in 2003, the Mulberry Bayswater features a structured shape, sturdy top handles, and the brand’s signature postman’s lock closure. The handbag is constructed from heritage leather in a range of smooth and glossy or different sized grain finishes. It’s also pretty roomy inside, making it a great option for an evening, travel, or work bag.
Louis Vuitton Speedy
The Louis Vuitton Speedy is timeless, with its monogrammed leather body, rolled leather handles, and engraved signature padlock. It comes in many different styles, sizes, materials, and patterns. Besides the classic monogram prints, the handbags also include special editions that are unique to specific collections.
Paco Rabanne 1969
Constructed entirely from experimental metals, the Paco Rabanne 1969 was inspired by the French butchers’ chainmail aprons and sixties space-age futurism. As well as in classic silver and gold, it’s available in a range of bold and pastel shades, with or without crystal embellishments, all equally shimmery.
Fendi Baguette
The Fendi Baguette, known for its classic rectangular shape, single strap, inverted FF hardware, and flap closure, is versatile in that it lends its shape to almost any material – sequins, jacquard, leather, straw, and fur. To date, there are thousands of iterations – from the FF logo, to all materials in between.
