9 Trending Handbags to Know for Autumn/Winter 2023

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11 Sep The Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 – 9 You Need to Know

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The Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 are all right here, and let me assure you there is plenty of excitement to be had. From supersized to super furry, slinky chains to new silhouettes and even new ways to carry, like the rest of the AW23 accessory trends this season’s bag trends will bring plenty of fresh energy to your autumn ensembles. Here are the 9 handbag trends you need to know for autumn/winter 2023, and where to buy them for every budget.

Handbag Trend 2023 – XXl Totes

Among the trending handbags for Autumn Winter 2023, supersized totes signalled a return to the streamlined practicality of fitting and carrying everything you might need in one bag. What a relief. As seen at JW Anderson, Jil Sander, Coach, Loewe, Ferragamo, and Chloé.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Italian craftsmanship meets a geometric approach in the Sara tote bag from Khaite. Made from tactile suede, the green style features an open top and a detachable zipped pouch to store your essentials. — **KHAITE Sara Medium suede tote bag, £2,710**

Khaite’s tactile suede tote looks ultra luxe in this deep shade of green.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Arket tan Suede leather tote bag with a semi-rigid feel and spacious enough to fit a laptop. It features a matte finish and is styled with an adjustable, five centimeter wide shoulder strap and magnetic closure. Inner compartment with zip closure. Dimensions 35 cm x 32 cm x 13 cm. — **Arket Suede Tote Bag, £279**

If your budget isn’t quite as Luxe, then Arket’s suede totes are equally as covetable on the high-street. Mango’s buckle shopper bag in 2 colours and suede shopper in tan are also worth a look.

JACQUEMUS Le Regalo leather tote bag, £1,165

Jacquemus’ black tote with gold touches is a versatile choice.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Drawing inspiration from the silhouette of Loewe’s most iconic bag, the Puzzle Fold Medium combines geometric paneling with flexibility. This versatile tote bag is carefully crafted in Spain from rich green leather and folds completely flat into a square with one simple gesture. — **LOEWE Puzzle Fold Medium leather tote bag, £1,450**

The bag we can’t stop seeing, and coveting.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023- Reformation dark brown suede slouchy leather tote with a magnetic closure, features a decorative tie detail, and inside zip pocket with a card holder. — **Reformation Oversized Vittoria Tote, £698**

Reformation’s oversized Vittoria tote is so luxe-looking in chocolate brown.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - The COS Autumn Winter 2023 collection is anchored by directional accessories like this tote. Supersized and ultra-slouchy in shape, it's designed with a wide shoulder strap, tonal topstitching and a removable zipped pouch inside for your valuables. It's crafted from butter-soft chrome-free leather tanned a deep-black hue and has polished silver-tone hardware. — **COS OVERSIZED SLOUCHY TOTE – LEATHER, £250**

Supersized and ultra-slouchy is a good way to go this season.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Bottega Veneta's artful intrecciato weaving technique was developed back in the 1960s to guarantee the longevity of leather goods. Made in Italy from leather, the Foulard shoulder bag is an unstructured silhouette hung from a curved metallic handle. — **BOTTEGA VENETA Foulard leather shoulder bag, £3,500**

As is woven and in shades of red…

Trending Handbags for 2023 – Clutch Control

From sleek evening-ready clutches at Bottega Veneta to minimal numbers at Miu Miu and oversized squishy totes held close to the body at The Row, if it’s not a structured top handle number, or supersized and slung over your shoulder, then it should be clutched under the arm according to autumn/winter’s runways.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Feel the love with the Le Cœur heart-shaped velvet clutch from Alaïa. Made to be carried in the hand thanks to the front leather strap, it is the perfect addition to your eveningwear edit. — **ALAÏA Le Cœur velvet heart clutch, £880**

You won’t want to let go of Alaïa’s deep blue velvet heart clutch.

BOTTEGA VENETA Pouch intrecciato leather clutch, £2,870

Bottega’s softly structured number is understated and elegant and ready to be tucked under your arm whatever may be in store.

Arket black Clutch bag with drawstring closing from both sides. Crafted from leather that has undergone a chrome-free tanning process. Detailed with a zipped inner pocket and a slim shoulder strap of 23 cm. Can be carried under the arm or on the shoulder. Dimensions 24 x 35 x 13 cm. — **Arket Gathered Leather Pouch, £159**

A great day-to-night option that can be carried in multiple ways.

Make the COS clutch the final touch to your evening look. Crafted from buttery chrome-free leather in a bold metallic orange, it's designed with soft gathers and padded all over for a pillowy finish. It has an concealed magnetic closure and a zipped pocket inside that's perfectly sized for your keys, cards and a lipstick. — **COS GATHERED CLUTCH – LEATHER, £89**

If you want to shake up your metallics this burnt orange shade is so ready for Autumn.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Store all you need for your next formal event in this elegant Knot clutch from Bottega Veneta. This rounded silhouette is crafted from metallic intrecciato-woven leather and topped with a knot-shaped clasp. — **BOTTEGA VENETA Knot metallic leather clutch, £3,500**

This Bottega Veneta metallic gold knot clutch will up the ante on any occasion outfit.

CULT GAIA Nala ruched metallic leather clutch, £335

Add wow factor to your evening ensembles with Cult Gaia’s silver metallic fan clutch.

This Beaded Bean bag from Staud is defined by a handcrafted glass bead construction and presented in a ruched, wavy silhouette. The versatile design can be styled as a shoulder bag or clutch. — **STAUD Beaded Bean shoulder bag, £240**

Staud’s beaded bean clutch is so pretty.

SIMONE ROCHA Fabergé Egg Mini crossbody bag, £893

Spherical shapes like Simone Rocha’s beautiful egg design were another theme for AW23.

Handbag Trends 2023 – Red Bags

Fiery red is the unequivocal shade of the season and a bright bag is one of the easiest ways to wear the trend. You won’t be limited on options this season either…

Savette red leather 100% calf leather Pochette top handle bag. Twist lock fastening at front. Top handle, front flap, concealed foiled branding at front, one main compartment, one slip pocket at interior, silver-toned hardware — **SAVETTE Symmetry Pochette leather top-handle bag, £1040**

So chic.

Reformation A convertible leather shoulder bag with a decorative tie closure, and comes with a cute dustbag too. — **Reformation Mini Chiara Convertible Bag, £248**

Reformation’s convertible Chiara bag is a winner in any shade but looks particularly tempting for AW23 in cherry red.

JACQUEMUS Le Chiquito Long patent leather shoulder bag, £710

Add pizazz to any look with Jacquemus’ Le Chiquito leather shoulder bag in satisfyingly shiny red.

Mango structured patent leather bag with adjustable shoulder strap in patent red leather, with front flap and protective gold coloured studs on the bottom of the bag. — **Mango Patent Leather Bag, £99.99**

Tick off multiple trends at once with Mango’s shiny red structured bag. It also comes in a very cool distressed grey-brown if you aren’t feeling the red trend this season.

Gucci plays with proportions in this small red shoulder bag, shaped from padded leather with oversized horsebit hardware, alluding to the house’s long-standing equestrian interests. — **GUCCI New Horsebit small padded-leather shoulder bag, £2,630**

Among the trending handbags for Autumn Winter 2023, this Tom Ford-era revival is sure to reach IT status, so get in early with this on-point bright red version.

Mango’s cute dark red double-compartment top handle bag has a removal cross-body strap too.

Trending Handbags for 2023 – Top Handle

From structured, minimal silhouettes at Prada to sleek silver top handles at Acne Studios and the playful fish shapes at Bottega Veneta, it is fair to say top handles of all shapes and sizes are having a moment this season. If you aren’t lugging a super-sized tote over your shoulder or clutching something squishy to your side, you will be holding a purposeful grip on a top handle tote this season.

Make the Maeve Small shoulder bag from Khaite your go-to everyday companion. This iteration of the signature style is made from pebbled leather and features folded detailing at the base. — **KHAITE Maeve Small leather shoulder bag, £1,910**

Khaite’s Maeve style is so cute in this smaller iteration.

Introducing the Fold bag, a new-season hero debuting for Autumn Winter 2023. It's offered in a classic black hue and crafted from butter-soft leather, which our expert artisans meticulously folded to achieve the signature shape. Wear it across the body or detach the strap to carry it by the pair of rounded handles. — **COS FOLD SHOULDER BAG – LEATHER, £135.00**

The Fold bag is a new arrival at COS for AW23 and it looks far beyond its price tag. Carry by the rounded handles, or attach the cross-body strap for hand-free moments.

PRADA Boston Medium leather tote bag, £3,000

Grey is another shade you will be seeing a lot of this season and suits the perfectly pared-back style of Prada’s wrinkle-effect tote.

Mango tan leather handbag with gold colored hardware. The top handles are a trending style for AW23 and the zip fastening is practical and stylish. — **Mango Rectangular leather handbag, £ 129.99**

Get the pared-back look on a budget at Mango. Their handbag selection is very on-point right now…

Mango black Small small Shopper style ahndbag with Double carrying handle and Long, adjustable strap. Three compartments, Zipper, Keychain detail. — **Mango Saffiano-effect small shopper bagMango , £35.99**

See….

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - The muted green shade of this Sardine bag spotlights the mathematical precision of Bottega Veneta's hallmark Intrecciato-weaving technique, contrasted by the smooth metal fish-shaped handle. — **BOTTEGA VENETA Sardine Intrecciato-leather handbag, £3,500**

The combination of Bottega Veneta’s sage green Intrecciato-woven leather and the smooth gold fish-shaped handle make this Sardine bag truly irresistible.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 -The T-Lock Medium tote bag from Totême is a spacious, unstructured piece made in Italy from black leather and gold-toned hardware. — **TOTEME T-Lock Medium leather tote bag, £1,070**

So dreamy.

Handbag Trends 2023 – Faux Exotic

Elegant faux exotic finishes topped off the outfits at Ferragamo, Victoria Beckham, Tory Burch, and Givenchy. Keep it understated to get the quiet luxury vibe.

Crossbody bag crafted from croco-embossed chrome-free leather. Featuring three inner compartments, one of which is zippered. Detailed with a gold-toned clasp-closure and adjustable shoulder strap. — **& Other Stories Croco Leather Bag, £145**

The dark green and gold combination of this & Other Stories bag is delicious.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - This large tote will hold your everyday essentials and more. Crafted in smooth leather and left unlined for added lightness, detailed with double handles for versatility. Finished with a zip pouch to keep smaller items from getting lost in the spacious interior. — **& Other Stories Soft Leather Tote, £125**

Tick off two trends at once with & Other Stories oversized leather tote. See H&M’s faux snake shopper for another similar option.

Mini crossbody bag made from double leather that has undergone a chrome-free tanning process. Styled with a top handle and a detachable shoulder strap. Magnetic closure and an inside pocket. Dimensions: 14 cm x 17 cm x 6 cm.

The model is 178cm/5'10" and wears a size ONESIZE — **Arket Crossbody Bag, £129**

Snake print is big news for AW23 and this Arket crossbody bag will add a touch of interest and a sprinkle of 00s vibes to all your looks this season.

Mango faux croc-effect bag in black with gold detail front closure and adjustable shoulder strap. — **Mango Rectangular croc-effect bag, £45.99**

Chic.

Mango bright red PU Crocodile effect shoulder bag with magnetic front clasp with padlock detail and curved silhouette. — **Mango Shoulder padlock bag croc leather effect, £35.99**

Tap into multiple trends with Mango’s bright red croc-effect shoulder bag in a curved silhouette.

SAINT LAURENT Manhattan Small croc-effect leather tote, £1,850

Saint Laurent’s Small Manhattan tote is all about structured elegance and looks ultra chic in glossy black croc-effect leather with gold-toned hardware.

Trending Handbags for 2023 – The Slouch

Match the energy of your baggy jeans this season with an equally slouchy bag stashed under your arm or slung across your body in luxurious leather or tactile suede. Look to the deliciously slouched silhouettes at The Row, Loewe, Burberry, Khaite, and Bottega Veneta for inspiration.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - A practical companion for your daily essentials, this Belted tote bag from Toteme is crafted in Italy from fine-grained black leather. The design drapes to a relaxed silhouette, and can be worn across the shoulder with an adjustable buckled strap. — **TOTEME Belted leather tote bag, £920**

Toteme’s belted leather tote design drapes to a perfectly relaxed silhouette, and can be carried in your hand or worn across the shoulder with an adjustable buckled strap.

The Olivia Medium shoulder bag from Khaite is made in Italy from supple leather. Here in tan, it has a slouchy silhouette, top handle, and gold-toned zip. — **KHAITE Olivia Medium leather shoulder bag, £1,550**

Khaite’s supple, slouchy tan leather Olivia bag fits the bill.

Meet your new favorite design from Lemaire: the Croissant bag. Featuring a knotted shoulder strap, this Large style is made from brown leather that’s topstitched to resemble its namesake pastry — **LEMAIRE Croissant Large leather shoulder bag, £795**

Lemaire’s glossy Croissant is so on-point.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - The Flamenco XL shoulder bag showcases Loewe's affinity for intriguing shapes. Made by leather artisans in Madrid from grained calfskin with herringbone canvas lining, it has soft, accordion-like pleats and secures with drawstring fastenings that are tied by coiled knots – a signature of the Spanish house. — **LOEWE Flamenco XL leather shoulder bag, £2,550**

Whether you fall for the ruffled charms of the Flamenco XL leather shoulder tote, or the mini leather clutch, Loewe’s Flamenco family perfectly embodies the squish-able sensibilities of this trend.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - The Swing bag has become a cornerstone of the COS collection. This season it's offered in a timeless beige shade that will complement everything you style it with. It's crafted from supple smooth-grain leather and has a wide strap that can be held in hand or slung effortlessly across the body. — **COS Leather SWING CROSSBODY, £110**

COS’ leather swing crossbody is always a worthwhile investment and never more so than this season. This beige shade is ultra chic.

Arket shiny burgundy Mid-size bag featuring a curved design. A versatile bag that can be worn on the shoulder or as a cross-body. Adjustable shoulder strap. Dimensions 34 cm x 22 cm. — **Arket Mid Size Curved Shoulder Bag, £159**

This shiny burgundy Arket number already sold out once, so don’t miss out on this restock. It also comes in black leather and some delicious new suede options.

Uniqlo viral nylon cross body round bag with zip fastening and adjustable strap. — **Uniqlo ROUND MINI SHOULDER BAG, €14.90**

Uniqlo’s viral nylon bag is a great budget buy. keep an eye out for the corduroy version coming soon in a range of autumn-ready shades…

Handbag Trends 2023 – Chain Reaction

Chain details took things up a notch at Loewe, Louise Vuitton, Stella McCartney, and Victoria Beckham this season. The message is clear, for autumn/winter, your bag needs jewellery too.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Loewe Paseo Small leather tote bag comes in a chic elongated shape with a slinky gold chain handle. This one comes in camel with embossed gold loewe branding on the front. — **LOEWE Paseo Small leather tote bag, £2,300**

Loewe’s streamlined Paseo bag is ultra-chic in beige with a slinky gold-toned chain handle.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Founded in 1846 as a leathermaking company, Loewe maintains a commitment to art and craft with the utmost quality. Made from brown leather, the Squeeze Small shoulder bag is defined by its unique gathered shape and golden hardware. — **LOEWE Squeeze Small leather shoulder bag, £2,950**

Equally as tempting is the Squeeze shoulder bag with its gathered shape and squishy handle.

Zara Soft shoulder bag. Exterior with seam details and three compartments, one of which has zip closure. Chain shoulder strap. Lined interior with pocket. Magnetic clasp closure. — **Zara ROCKER SHOULDER BAG WITH FLAP, £35.99**

If you’re on a budget Zara’s soft chain shoulder bags are worth a look.

This pillowy bag is crafted from chrome-free nappa that's buttery soft and embellished with gleaming gold-tone chain links. It's thoughtfully designed with practical touches, such as the concealed zip closure and internal cardholder, and can be tucked under your shoulder or carried in hand. Why not match your jewellery to the hardware? — **COS LINK BAG – LEATHER, £125**

COS’ pillowy link bag comes in 2 sizes and I am obsessed.

Characterized by bold, gold-tone hardware on the front, the Chain Pouch from Victoria Beckham makes an ideal everyday bag. This design is crafted from supple grained leather in a rich shade of red, featuring a fold-over top and detachable shoulder strap. — **VICTORIA BECKHAM Chain Pouch Small leather shoulder bag, £1,050**

Carry Victoria Beckham’s chain pouch as a clutch or with the detachable shoulder strap.

Mango’s slim chain handle bag is evening-ready.

Trending Handbags for 2023 – The Bucket

Is it just me, or is there always something slightly nostalgic about swinging a perfectly formed bucket bag from your arm? Designers this season thought so too, with many an ensemble finished with chic structured versions, such as those at Hermès, Givenchy, and Alaïa, as well as interestingly woven designs at Loewe and Bottega Veneta.

Look to Etro for expertly crafted pieces that exude the utmost sophistication. The Secchiello bucket bag is a Mini rendition, made purely from leather. — **ETRO Secchiello Mini leather bucket bag, £1,040**

So pretty.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Khaite’s Aria Medium bucket bag is an effortlessly chic style guaranteed to become one of your favorites. Made from soft nappa leather, it has a rounded base with a cinch-top silhouette and hangs from a leather and chain strap. — **KHAITE Aria Medium leather bucket bag, £1,550**

Tick off multiple trends with Khaite’s chic chain handle bucket bag in cream or black.

Loewe’s Nest Small basket bag is a unique and artful addition to your arm candy edit. Resembling a bird’s nest, this intricate design is handwoven from calfskin leather and comes with a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. — **LOEWE Nest Small leather basket bag, £2,300**

Loewe’s artful Nest bag is Intricately handwoven from calfskin leather and comes with a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. This little beauty will provide a major talking point to any outfit.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Bucket bag made from leather featuring cotton lining and a visible drawstring closure. Styled with a top handle and a removable shoulder strap that can be adjusted in length. Inner zip pocket. Diameter 17 cm, height 19.5 cm. The leather used has undergone a chrome-free tanning process. — **Arket Small Leather Bucket Bag, £159**

A perfectly formed bucket from Arket in chic tan.

The Ellie bucket bag from Staud offers a complementary blend of structured and amorphous designs. The piece comes with black leather trims and a removable fabric pouch with adjustable straps. — **STAUD Ellie leather-trimmed bucket bag, £386**

This will just as good come summer.

& Other Stories Small crossbody bucket bag crafted from double leather and finished with silver-toned hardware. Styled with a top handle and a long shoulder strap. Magnetic closure, cotton twill lining and an inside pocket. — **& Other Stories Detailed Leather Bucket Bag, £125**

& Other Stories black and cream version will go with everything.

Trending Handbags for Autumn Winter 2023 - Zara black studded Bucket bag with Long crossbody strap and Gathered drawstring closure. — **Zara STUDDED SOFT BUCKET BAG, £35.99**

Zara’s studded bucket bag taps into the rebellious spirit of autumn/winter 2023.

Handbag Trends 2023 – Metallic Moment

Among the key trending handbags for Autumn Winter 2023, Metallics remain big news. Whether day or night, a pop of silver will add a touch of pizazz to your look. As seen at Coperni, Molly Goddard, Alaïa, and Balmain.