HOLD EVERYTHING: SS25’S HOTTEST BAGS

Some accessories are seasonal—an afterthought to an outfit. The handbag is not one of them. More than just an accessory, the right bag is a statement, a companion, an extension of self. It frees your hands, carries your essentials (and a few indulgences), and anchors your look. For SS25, handbags are designed to do more than just hold your things.

This season, bags aren’t just bigger—they’re bolder, sharper and more sculptural. Practicality reigns supreme, ushering in capacious totes, structured top-handle bags and modern twists on archival icons. Avant-garde silhouettes challenge form as much as function, from Diesel’s Play bag, shaped like a video game controller, to Acne Studios’ Bowlina, a sculptural reinvention of the classic bowling bag with fortune cookie-like curves. At the intersection of precision and fluidity, The Row’s Dalia baguette bag blends clean lines with subtle structure, balancing effortless sophistication and bold minimalism.

SS25 leans into tactile finishes, embracing crinkled textures, high-shine metallics and hardware accents. Maison Margiela’s Glam Slam bag, with its quilted matelassé design, nods to hand-stitched quilts from Marseille, blending tradition with modernity. Diesel’s photographic pink sugar candy print injects a playful, surreal edge, while Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta prove that neutrals don’t have to mean safe—sometimes, they mean futuristic metallics.

Legacy craftsmanship meets a modern perspective in the return of structured handbags, marking a revival of heritage silhouettes and artisanal details. Bottega Veneta’s Intrecciato weave remains an emblem of understated luxury, while Maison Margiela’s Mini 5AC, complete with a padlock and protective case, reinterprets a once-functional security detail as a purely decorative statement.

A good bag doesn’t just carry your belongings—it shapes the way you move. SS25’s handbags embrace this philosophy, reworking classics, elevating craftsmanship and making a case for structured excess in equal measure.