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I think of myself as a bag person. I’ve been collecting bags since the very beginning and think they are the investment piece that is truly worth the money—the styles I’ve added to my closet get just as much wear today as they did when I added them a decade or two ago. With many new bags introduced on the F/W 22 runways earlier this year, I’ve been waiting for them to arrive on the market and need to dive into them further now that they are starting to trickle in. With a wide range of styles arriving, though, which ones are worth adding to your wardrobe? Looking at the just-released bags, there are some standout styles that have already been endorsed by the fashion set that deserve special attention.
From the Prada bag that is already editor-endorsed and starting to sell out everywhere to updated takes on Chanel’s 22 tote to the celebrity favorite XXL shopper from Saint Laurent, these are the bags worth the investment for fall. Ahead, shop the fall designer bags that will reach cult status this year.
Prada’s Supernova bag debuted on the F/W 22 runways and has already been a favorite on the street style scene at fashion week and in the biggest magazine editorials of the season. Designed with a structured shape and airbrushed details, the already cult bag is further proof that Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons always know how design the next cult accessory.
Included in our luxury issue as one of the key bags of the season, the Khaite Olivia is the latest “cool girl” bag being snapped up by the fashion set. The slouchy hobo crafted from glossy calfskin leather or suede takes on the everyday bag with a shape that feels modern and sophisticated. Consider this your new staple to take everywhere from the office to dinner with friends.
Sold out practically everywhere, The Row’s ’90s bag has emerged as a new classic. While it isn’t new for this season, it continues to drop in new colorways like the buttery yellow style that will be in hot demand for fall. A favorite of minimalists, the low-key luxe bag is the ultimate easy everyday bag.
The XXL tote trend has been gaining popularity over the last several seasons on the runways and Saint Laurent has finally perfected the style for wear IRL. The quilted Icare bag is a standout style that has gained popularity amongst celebs including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Zoë Kravitz. A practical bag to carry everything you could possibly need has never looked so good.
Miu Miu is having a major fashion moment in 2022, with buzzy collections that have become in huge demand, including cult pieces like their satin ballerina flats and pleated micro skirts. Another key buy? The ruched wander bag—a leather hobo that taps into one of the biggest bag shapes of the year.
Season after season, Celine designs bags that are snapped up by in-the-know fashion insiders who are looking for sleek, everyday bags they can have in their closets for years and years. The Triomphe bag has surged in popularity in the past several years, but the latest bag to have on your radar? The Matelasse bag—a quilted leather baguette with a chain strap and graphic gold Celine lettering that has already been spotted on celebrities including Kaia Gerber.
The Chanel 22 bag debuted earlier this year and is easily one of the most talked-about bags of the year so far. For fall, we’re seeing updated designs including the luxe tweed styles that are destined to be the next major Chanel It-bag. I guarantee you will be seeing these everywhere in the coming months.
Savette is the rising bag brand to have on your radar that is carving out a unique space in the designer bag category. The minimal, modern designs have clean lines and signature hardware but no logos, making them recognizable to only those who are in-the-know. Every bag in the collection is stunning with the Symmetry shoulder bag is the key buy of the season.
Designed with an interlocking G logo in graphic gold letting, a chain strap, and rounded shape, Gucci went into the archives to design their latest must-buy bag: The Blondie. Easy to dress up or down, this is the ultimate day to night bag.
The Balenciaga Crush bag is the one to know from the brand this season. Designed in relaxed “crushed” leather with a chain strap, it is a main fixture in the F/W 22 campaign and has already been spotted on a long list of A-list celebrities such as Nicole Kidman and Bella Hadid. If you’re looking for your next statement bag, this is it.
