Across all the bag trends to emerge from the spring/summer 2025 shows, practicality reigned supreme. Scaled-down mini bags were usurped by capacious totes that came in various shapes, fabrications and colourways, including several with belted detailing. Doctor holdalls – with the same characteristics as those historically carried by physicians – were one of the most functional accessories on the runways, seen at Miu Miu, Jil Sander, Hermès and The Row.
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On the slightly less practical end of the spectrum, there were swathes of suede bags. Jonathan Anderson introduced his brand new Loafer bag – named for its likeness to the smart penny shoe – while curvaceous versions also arrived at Stella McCartney and Miu Miu (the latter’s came with horsebit hardware). Raffia bags, which are always a regular feature on the spring runways, were also seen at Jacquemus, Hermès and Michael Kors.
Then, there were the slimline, horizontally-proportioned east-west bags, a trend that was kickstarted by Pieter Mulier’s Alaïa Le Teckel, which won over fashion insiders last year year. Khaite, Versace and Prada were among several brands to present their respective new-season takes; slung over shoulders or nestled in the crooks of models’ arms.
Here, a glimpse at the spring/summer 2025 bag trends set to take over the accessory landscape this year – to be updated as the months roll on and the highly-coveted new styles drop at retailers.
Doctor holdall
A strong dose of functionality arrived on the spring/summer 2025 runways, in the form of doctor holdalls. Rectangular versions with curved edges came courtesy of Miu Miu, Jil Sander and Hermès, rendered in buttery leather. Styles seen at Louis Vuitton and The Row, meanwhile, took on more compact tubular shapes.
East-west
Alaïa’s Le Teckel – which means “Dachshund” in French and is coined for its sausage dog-like proportions – became a cult bag in 2024. At the spring shows, several designers followed suit: Miuccia Prada debuted various takes on the silhouette, including a rigid leopard-print top-handle bag and a patent-leather top-handle style with buckled details.
Soft to touch
An important thing to consider when buying a suede bag is that it will, inevitably, get marked or scuffed – but this arguably adds to its worn-in, retro appeal. Of course, you can have best intentions to look after it well: take note from Miu Miu, where horsebit-adorned, toffee-hued suede handbags were clutched tightly to the body, or JW Anderson, where the brand’s new loafer bags hovered mere centimetres above – but not on! – the ground.
Slouch silhouettes
Slouchy bags were the antithesis of the rigid doctor holdalls that took to the runways this season. Supple in their shape and easy to carry, these accessories are no less practical than their structured counterparts – but they boast nonchalant appeal. Chanel’s new 25 bag, a quilted trapeze-shaped chain-handled style, boasts just the right amount of slouch, while JW Anderson’s new loafer bag echoes the design details of a classic penny loafer.
Embrace colour
Neutral accessories often reign supreme on the runways, but for spring there were plenty of new bags to be found in an array of sprightly hues: from postbox red to buttery yellow and pastels of all varieties. Consider a colourful companion the best way to welcome colour without overhauling your wardrobe in 2025.
Snake print
Snake is to 2025 what leopard print was to 2024. Animal prints of every kind have dominated both ready-to-wear and accessories in recent seasons, and for spring, bags of every shape and size were emblazoned with snake patterns. At Dries Van Noten, the print was rendered in cherry red and black, and at Valentino, creative director Alessandro Michele explored natural takes in beiges and browns.
Belted!
Prada’s belt bag was a winning accessory for autumn/winter 2024, and this season, Miuccia and Raf reintroduced the shape, but this time realised with a studded belt closure (there were also bucket versions complete with chainmail belts wrapped around the top). Similar styles were also seen at Proenza Schouler, Toteme, Ferragamo and Hermès.
Craftcore
Crafted fabrications like woven leather, raffia and crochet received a contemporary update in the spring collections. The Row introduced a basket bag in emerald green, Bottega Veneta debuted a slouchy, leather-trim clutch and Jacquemus showed crescent-shaped styles in a striped open weave material.
