The Spring 2023 fashion week recently came to an end. It was a wonderful spectacle of a wide range of handbags. A handbag is one of the most stylish and useful accessories to carry in with a fancy dress also in routine.
A handbag’s preferred shape, style, color, material, and other attributes keep changing with time. Different styles become popular at different times. But we want our customers to stay ahead of all the latest trends, which is why we bring all the hot designs and best sellers to you.
Keep reading as we break down and share the latest trend analysis of handbags.
- Key Shapes Of The Bags
To start with a trend analysis of the handbags, let’s get to the shapes of the bags that have taken center stage this year. While there are several shapes that a bag can be transformed into, there are usually a few different shapes that are popular in one season, mostly the classics such as a clutch.
This year there is a mix of classics and contemporary for the season’s hot trends. One of the popular shapes is a soft clutch. It is a bag without a strap and is handled like a clutch, but unlike the regular hand clutch, this one is soft and oversized, which means you can carry it under your arm as a handbag.
Another popular shape this season is the saddle bag. The saddle bag is a classic purse shape that has been a favorite of people and brands for several years. It has the shape of an inverted ‘D.’ It can come with long straps as well as short ones. The other design details can greatly vary too.
Two other shapes of the season include the small hobo bag and the regular tote bag.
- The Pillow Party Trend
Here is a hot, key trend alert for you – the pillow party design is making a splash on the fashion scene. The pillow party trend includes puffy, soft bags made of polyester material. They can be found in different shapes, from oversized clutches to shoulder bags and even cross-body bags. Get one in a unique color to stand out this season.
- Textured Woven Materials
Besides the bag’s shape, the material and the pattern are another way to differentiate what’s trending in the season. And a crowd-favorite this time around is a bag with woven materials forming textured patterns. Different fabrics and materials are used to hand-sew the patterns on the bags. The base material could vary, such as jacquard, frequently seen on these bags. Textured woven materials give a unique look and feel of a modern mix with vintage.
- Key Hardware
While shapes, materials, colors, and designs are all good measures, bags are also made of more accessories. Several hardware materials are used to give an individualistic appearance to handbags, such as metal pieces. In several cases, these hardware pieces form the distinguishing part of a handbag.
This time, adorning with hardware or a solid accessory is the way to go. One of the key hardware used on handbags includes a twisted chain. These are simply oversized chains interlocked and twisted to form different multidimensional shapes. These twisted chains can be present on the bag or as a strap to carry the handbag.
Another hardware piece making the rounds is a futuristic metal shape. These are regular materials like metal or steel, molded to form a futuristic shape. This is done to give a modern feel to the handbags.
Some other hardware accessory trends, such as textured pieces and piercings, are frequently used on handbags this season. Sparkly and shiny rhinestones are a hot favorite, too, as they are used not only as buckles but also as chains and individually. Moreover, metal handles are being used to replace the regular strap. And you will also see a range of bags with gemstones and hanging chains or chain fringes.
- The Lotus Bag Shape
This is a new trend in the current season and is being touted as a must-have for everyone. The lotus bag is shaped like a lotus flower with an elongated boat-shaped structure and folds in between. A white flower-like accessory may also be added to make it stand out.
- The Boxy Crossover Bag
This season, the boxy crossover bag has again reached the top of the charts. It is a simple geometric, square shape or a box with different shapes of long straps to make it a cross-body bag. This one comes in unique designs, patterns, and materials. You can have a wide range of options to choose from.
- The Unconventional Shape
The unconventional shape is a big hit this season. What unique shapes you can expect to see this season depends on how far your creativity goes. From exquisite geometric shapes to completely imaginary ones, there is no barrier to the unconventional shapes that make an appearance in the fashion show. They can be a perfect boost to your plain attire or a basic look.
- The New Bucket
As the name suggests, this one comes in the shape of a bucket. You can find it in a horizontal bucket shape as well as vertical. It could be a plain, simple handbag or come with some accessories such as rhinestones or geometrical spikes attached to it. You can find several variations of colors in this bucket bag. There is no limit to what design or creative pattern you may see in this handbag.
End Note – Take A Look At The Whole Catalogue
The trend analysis by Mia handbags is available in a complete catalog of 62 pages!You can see a detailed analysis of what is popular in handbags and what is selling this season. This will serve as your inspiration on what is selling this time and what demand is likely to look like from customers. It will also give you an idea of what to order for your stock of handbags.
To get hold of the full catalog, you can contact Mia handbags and receive it in PDF form. You can shoot us an email at miya01@miyafashionbags.com and get the catalog booked.
