Want to refresh your look for the upcoming season but don’t know which bag to choose? Don’t worry—with this guide, we’ll help you pick the perfect designer bag to suit your needs and stay on trend for Fall/Winter 2021. This season brings a new fashion paradigm based on three key elements: the convergence of the future and the past, functionality, and a touch of daring.
Let’s take a closer look at which handbag styles the industry’s top brands are using to set the new seasonal trends.
This fall, maxi bags are back in style: large, ultra-roomy bags that can be worn across the body or on the shoulder—practical and spacious enough to handle both leisure and work days.
One brand that has undoubtedly made maxi bags its signature piece for this season is Gabs, featuring sophisticated designs in monochrome shades—such as the Elsa shoulder bag in matte calfskin—or in contrasting colors, like the Vesta bag from the Copenhagen line; or the Sofia and MultirugGabs, which are spacious enough to hold a laptop and can easily be transformed into a shopping bag or used as a women’s office bag.
This season, handbags once again remain the symbol of femininity that can be expressed on any occasion, from drinks with friends to more intimate evenings.
Compact, minimalist in style, and easy to pair—especially in their pocket versions—handbags remain the glamorous accessory no woman can do without. Coccinelle knows this well, offering seasonal reinterpretations of several classic models, such as the Arlettis “Coccinelle” handbag in suede; but also models with clean, geometric lines, such as the medium Concrete bag—which can be carried either by hand or over the shoulder—featuring the iconic gold-tone metal “C,” allowing you to tackle your days with elegance and a casual-classic style.
Designer shopper bags are a must-have in every woman’s wardrobe, even in winter, and are favored for their exceptional capacity and versatility, which make them perfect for any occasion: some choose them for their daily commute to the office, for a day outdoors, or for an evening out with friends.
Designed for more casual occasions, the tote bag has enjoyed unparalleled success thanks to a few forward-thinking brands that have successfully reimagined its original function with a touch of glamour, offering it in various styles—including shoulder bags and crossbody bags.
Borbonese, for example, with its new collection of partridge-eye fabric bags, has won over sophisticated women with refined styles suitable for every season—featuring lined interiors and exquisite metallic finishes that pair effortlessly with elegant evening gowns, such as the Duna hobo bag, but also with a sophisticated daytime outfit, like the “Borbonese” shopping bag crafted from leather and OP nylon.
These handbag designs are a source of pride for Italian craftsmanship, just as Alviero Martini continues to amaze with the uniqueness of its creations, featuring the iconic Prima Classe handbag collection and clutches available as handheld or shoulder styles, such as the Prima Classe Geo Black Shopping Bag or the Mezzaluna Classic in Geo Soft fabric.
In this category, we find the new models from Piquadro, which is relaunching its classic women’s line—Piquadro Circle—complementing the handbags with practical, sophisticated work backpacks featuring clean, minimalist lines.
Among this season’s most popular styles are the Circle leather office bag and the Circle laptop backpack, reimagined in a range of new colors—all crafted exclusively from leather—to complement various professional outfits. The elegance and functionality of these designs are evident in their minimalist, distinctly business-oriented shapes and in the various compartments that make up the accessory, such as interior and front pockets, along with ergonomic details.
At Studioarch.com, you can find your favorite designer handbag from the new Fall/Winter 2021-22 collections of the top brands.
Still undecided? Then contact us to schedule an appointment with a Studioarch Personal Shopper. We’ll get in touch to help you choose your next item based on your needs.
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