You definitely want to be bagging some of this season’s hottest handbags and we plan on pointing you in the right direction.
1. The itsy bitsy teenie weenie “Mini Bag”
Let’s just be real: this bag is not practical. You can probably fit only your phone, bank card and lipstick in it. This is more for the look and perfect for weekend errands or a night out on. These mini bags usually come with a long strap which can be worn as a cross body, so go ahead and adopt the minimalist lifestyle.
2. Oversized Larger than Life Mary Poppins Handbags
Wanting to give Mary Poppins a run for her money? Then the oversized bag trend is definitely for you. You could probably fit everything and the kitchen sink in this gargantuan accessory and still have space for more emergencies stuff that we ladies tend to keep in tow. What makes it rather perfect though is its potential to double up as a weekender or duffel bag.
3. Relationship Bag Status: Attachments
This trend is pretty much grown up DIY or Build a Bag, where more is more. Whether your bag has a fur ball or two dangling from it, 2D prints, chains, tassels and appliques or is even bedazzled with little charms and trinkets, this particular trend is the best way to show off your tastes all in one place.
4. Print- tastic
Geometric patterns, retro flowers, and other eclectic prints make the case for all things nostalgic in this handbag subspecies. Surrealist designs combine with bright primary and secondary colours to psychedelic effect.
5. Blooming Season is upon us
Yes, Miranda, florals for spring are, in fact, groundbreaking. Spring is built on florals and this trend has it in Babylonesque proportions with every type of applique, embroidery and embellishment covering handbag exteriors.
6. Think outside of the box
For novelty’s sake add to your handbag collection by investing in a solid box bag. Sizes vary from the diminutive Thumbelina kind to the high-fashion lunchbox to trunks that can house all your junk. Try out this trend to show off your avant-garde leanings.
7. Let’s get packing in your Backpacks & Fanny packs
Practicality is the name of the game. Backpacks provide a useful youthful boost and are the easiest to wear for that casual street style feel. They also come in handy on weekends.
And for the fashion-forward folks, there is the formerly maligned fanny pack, which is ripe for a transformation. You can’t go wrong chooser a sleekly designed one, or one in more earthy tones or black.
8. Highly Strung
Looking for that globetrotter charm but still wanting that casual appeal? Then yours is the drawstring handbag. This handbag manages expectations of function without looking too expensive or formal. Besides, bucket bags are a hot ticket this spring and the more strings the better.
9. Speak Your Mind
In 2017 talk is no longer cheap. Thanks to designer label prices the converse has become true. Nevertheless, wherever you can bag a logo- or slogan-covered handbag bag it. While not always profound, this class of handbag is a brilliant conversation starter and tends to look absolutely rad.
