The 10 Top 2024 Handbag Trends, from Office Siren to Cherry Red

Details are more than details: They’re the main event and the heart of the matter. Far beyond simply holding essentials, a good handbag can define and amplify your style—and according to the spring 2024 runways and other emerging aesthetics, the upcoming year's strongest bag trends have major range. From work-ready briefcases that fit your office siren fantasies to glitzy evening purses to a darker take on the ever-trendy red handbags, there's something for every palate this year to help you carry a fresh outlook as winter comes to an end. Ahead, see 10 of the top 2024 handbag trends, complete with product picks to try.

Double the Fun

Though it’s more of a styling trick than a type of handbag, the double bag trend will be everywhere this year. To achieve the look, simply slip or loop the smaller bag over the handles of the larger one. Play with varying colors, lengths, shapes, and textures, or carry two matching bags for a streamlined look.

Office Siren

The office siren trend has taken over TikTok as of late—and even when workwear isn’t trending, we still need to take care of business. Work bags—briefcases, structured frame bags, and serious satchels—will be working overtime in 2024. Whether you use one as your actual office bag or wear it with jeans to run errands, these trending handbags are sharp and cool. If you’re willing to search, there are lots of vintage treasures out there, plus be sure to consider briefcases archaically labeled as "men's."

Black Cherry

The definitive color of recent seasons, red (and all its trending handbags) has ripened into a deeper, dark cherry for 2024. Brighter shades are still popular, but moodier, darker varieties like merlot, currant, mahogany, and garnet will be even more in favor in the coming months.

Woven Moments

Weave your way through the year with a basket-inspired handbag. Luxurious braids and enmeshed strips of leather, raffia, straw, and suede create delectable textural upgrades for everything from hard shell clutches to slouchy beach totes.

Metal Fixtures

Metallic details (like gleaming padlocks, buckles, handles, and studs) can add interest and edge to any bag. They introduce a textural element while paying tribute to Y2K handbag trends and older vintage styles. No matter your preferred color or finish, metal-centric bags are winning the gold medal.

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In Clutch

Clutches—slouchy, roomy, and relaxed for daytime and small and sculptural for evening—will come in literal clutch this year. There's more variety in this handbag category than ever, so pick a style that excites you and get ready to make a statement.

Snaking Around

Snakeskin and snake print are by no means new, but they're boldly slithering into 2024 alongside a wider Reputation era trend. This year, expect lots of nude, emerald, and ivory stretches of the beloved hide—as well as plenty of faux options.

Flower Power

Emulate the feeling of walking around in public with a grand bouquet of fresh-cut flowers by carrying a floral handbag. Along with the annual bloom of florals for spring (groundbreaking), 3D flowers were all over the spring 2024 runways. We’re seeing giant flowers that fold open and frame bags showcasing rosettes, plastic daisies, and vines.

Bucket Bags

From woven micro styles to easy everyday leather shoulder bags and chainmail hold-alls, bucket bags are practical, relaxed, and always in style. If you tend to carry a lot but don’t want to schlep a tote, a bucket is an ideal option for you.

Dripping Bijoux

Icicle-like strips of beading, pearls, crystals, and metallic fringe will be dripping off of evening bags all year long. A drippy, glitzy bag is a simple way to dress up an all-black outfit, plus it's sure to turn heads.

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