By Aaron Kok - published
The right designer bag does more than just complete an outfit. It announces a mood, a lifestyle, a mindset. It hints at boardrooms and bar hops, of errands that feel like events and nights out that start with cocktails and end with croissants. In 2025, luxury houses are stepping up with handbags that strike the sweet spot between elegance and edge, blending architectural construction with tactile appeal, archival nods with modern attitude.
What’s especially refreshing about this new crop of bags is their pragmatism. These aren’t just red-carpet relics either. Instead, they’re made to move, to hold your phone, your lipstick...your life, essentially. Whether it’s a reinvented classic (hello again, Fendi Spy), a runway showpiece made wearable (Valentino’s chevron fantasy), or a new icon with It-girl endorsements (see: The Icarino by Saint Laurent Paris), today’s luxury bags come with personality and purpose.
So enough of the chit chat, let’s get into the bags that you ought to be adding to cart, stat.
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1. Campana bag, $6,480, Bottega Veneta
An instant classic in the making, Bottega Veneta’s new Campana bag leans into the House’s signature sense of movement and materiality. The rounded shoulder bag is designed to gently mould to the body, while offering ample space for the everyday. The unlined interior and unstructured silhouette keep things fluid and easy, finished with a zipped leather pocket and magnetic closure for effortless function. Consider it the slouchy-luxe upgrade your wardrobe’s been waiting for.
2. Lulu in large grained calfskin, $3,500, CELINE
Supple nubuck calfskin and CELINE’s signature sewn-back technique give the Lulu its rounded softness and everyday sophistication. It’s large enough to hold everything, but never feels oversized—just effortlessly Parisian.
3. Softbit maxi shoulder bag, $4,600, Gucci
With a slouched hobo shape and a half-Horsebit clasp pulled from the 1970s archive, the Softbit maxi blends history with everyday polish. It’s elevated, streamlined, and made for those who appreciate the power of a heritage code reimagined.
4. Nappa leather Pocket bag, $4,700, Miu Miu
Equal parts utility and attitude, the Pocket bag is defined by its all-over pockets and rebellious elegance. Offered in washed nappa or soft calfskin, it’s a playful workhorse with just the right amount of grunge-glam.
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5. Panthea Bag, $5,380, Valentino
Equal parts structured and bohemian, the Panthea is festival queen meets corporate baddie. Chevron-shaped strips of leather are joined together and flanked with feline heads and metal hardware. A ladylike rebel.
6. Della Cavalleria Elan bag, $11,200, Hermès
A study in refinement, the Della Cavalleria Elan is defined by its clean, elongated silhouette and distinctive metallic clasp inspired by equestrian harness buckles. Crafted in epsom calfskin with impeccable precision, the bag balances structure with suppleness, lending itself to both day and evening occasions. Minimalist in design yet unmistakably Hermès, it’s the kind of piece that feels timeless the moment you carry it.
7. Icarino in lambskin, $3,000, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
A smaller, softer take on the Icare line, this padded lambskin beauty features oversized YSL hardware in light gold and plush lozenge quilting. Already seen on everyone from Rosé to Charli XCX, it’s pure celebrity catnip.
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8. 25 Medium backpack, $9,200, Chanel
Chanel’s signature codes meet everyday ease in this grained calfskin backpack finished with gold-tone hardware. The double-C turnlock sits above a drawstring closure, striking the right balance between elegance and utility. Spacious without feeling bulky, it’s a polished companion that slips seamlessly from city errands to evening outings.
9. Medium D-Motion bag in lambskin, $5,900, Dior
Finished in Dior’s macrocannage stitching and strung with logo charms, the D-Motion feels romantic yet functional. Designed with movement in mind, it features a drawstring closure and crossbody strap for real-world wear.
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10. L’Express PM, $5,750, Louis Vuitton
A love letter to travel and the heritage of the Speedy, this modern riff by Nicolas Ghesquière comes in velvet calfskin with monogram touches. The name? A nod to the 1930s original. The mood? Classic Louis Vuitton, made for the modern woman.
11. Small Spy in leather, $4,850, Fendi
The Y2K cult favourite is back, secret pockets and all. With its plush silhouette and paparazzi-shielding curves, the new Spy bag oozes nostalgia, but with an edgier, next-gen twist. One for the fashion collectors and It-girls alike.