Whether seen on the runways or in street style, there is much to be desired in terms of the handbag trends we will see this Spring 2023.

The biggest fashion runways are predicting the trends that will be the trends of the season, from the most unique pieces to footwear and jewellery. But we must also highlight one of the key accessories when choosing an outfit: bags. New silhouettes and styles debuted on the Spring/Summer 2023 runways that foretold the biggest bag trends for the upcoming season.

In addition to more dazzling and shiny styles, metallic fabrics are back in a big way, reflecting the big Y2K influence that continues to dominate our fonts. Designers from Diesel, Paco Rabanne and LaQuan Smith demonstrated a strong influence on this trend by encouraging the public to eschew minimalism and play with their personal style. Also, miniatures had their moment, but it’s time to say goodbye and introduce XL or oversized bags. Designers seem to be gravitating towards full silhouettes or even more functional oversized silhouettes, as in messenger bags and oversized shoulder bags. Whether you’re shopping or just need more space, these bags are ideal for you!

Curious about what other handbag trends are taking centre stage this season? From square tote bags with top handles to giant tote bags and metallic tote bags, here’s a rundown of all the shapes and sizes the spring 2023 season has to offer.

BIG BAGS

We like big bags, and we can’t lie. Miniatures had their moment, but it’s not hard to say goodbye to purse-sized bags. From standard totes to XL bags, the runways of Luar, Proenza Schouler, Altuzarra and Tommy Hilfiger featured big, eye-catching bags. If you need room for all that stuff, whether you live a commuter lifestyle or just want to keep an extra pair of shoes on hand, these bags are for you!

As seen at: Emilia Wickstead, The Row, Michael Kors, Altuzarra, Tommy Hilfiger, Luar, Proenza Schouler, Marni, Altuzarra.

METALLIC BAGS

This spring, expect to embrace maximalism in the form of shimmering and glittering accessories. The metallic bags seen on the runways at LaQuan Smith and Fendi have the same playful essence and fun look as sequins, but with a slightly more upscale elegance. Dress up with vibrant colours, a variety of prints and eye-catching metallic accessories for a dazzling look.

As seen at: LaQuan Smith, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Paco Rabanne.

CLUTCHES

Although these bags tend to be smaller, this season breathed new life into the traditional accessory. From large, unstructured silhouettes to square designs that are more compact, spring calls for handbags that are both fashionable and functional.

As seen at: Michael Kors, Kaite, Jonathan Simkhai, Bronx and Banco, Carolina Herrera, Proenza Shouler, Gabriela Hearst.

BOXY BAGS

The always-classic boxy bags are back this season! The box bags for Spring 2023 are classic yet fresh, following modern shapes, vibrant colour blocking, cool cut-outs, and more.

As seen at: Gabriela Hearst, Carolina Herrera, Khaite, Altuzarra, Kate Spade.

BAGUETTE-SHAPED

One of the most popular bags of all time and the most famous Baguette bag, it’s an icon in the fashion industry. For this Spring of 2023, luxury fashion houses looked back into their archives to re-issue classic styles, such as Fendi, JW Anderson, Ganni, Staud, and many more. This small, compact handbag, which became an icon when fashion company Fendi founded it in 1997, was also popularized on Sex and the City in the late 1990s ad early 2000s. This bag is often cited as the first bag.

As seen at: Fendi, JW Anderson, Ganni, Staud.