I know the saying goes “diamonds are forever,” but forget diamonds. In my mind, handbags are forever. All you have to do is know when to hang some styles up for a few seasons in favor of other, fresher-feeling alternatives. (To keep their shape, stuff them with newspaper before sending them to storage for the time being.)
Ahead of spring, I’ve begun noticing a larger-than-normal shift in terms of bag trends, with many of the tried-and-true favorites from the last few seasons starting to feel stale when compared to the flashy new ones that designers promoted on recent runways. The candy-colored and neon handbags that were once ubiquitous among the street style set have largely been replaced with an almost chili-like shade of red, with brands like Ferragamo, Prada, and Gucci all embracing the hue with open arms, while shockingly micro purses have been swapped out for shockingly large ones (that is, except in the case of evening occasions, where minaudières are having a moment).
While it’s sad to say goodbye (for now) to the bags that have carried our most prized possessions every day for the last few years, the time has come for a changing of the guard. Ahead, see which styles are best to store away this season and the ones worth replacing them with.
