There may not be much for bag lovers to anticipate inside Paris Haute Couture Week (even brands known for their bags generally don’t include them in couture collections), the bag-spotting outside is still excellent. Fashion insiders come from all corners of the globe to see the world’s finest clothing, and they bring great bags with them.
As with all fashion shows, notable attendees are likely to carry a bag from the designer who invited them; sometimes that’s something from her private collection, sometimes it’s a piece provided for the occasion. Either way, there are plenty of beautiful bags to feast your eyes on below.
Alysson Paradis
Chanel Reissue Flap Bag
Alysson is Vanessa Paradis’s sister; Vanessa is, of course, one of Karl Lagerfeld’s harem of muses.
Amalie Gassmann
Christian Dior Diorama Bag
Amalie is a young model, but the fashion industry already loves her enough to have her attend shows instead of walk in them.
Anna Dello Russ
Chanel Denim Flap Bag
As you are all well aware by now, this counts as a demure outfit choice for Anna.
Anna Dello Russo
Fendi 3Baguette Studded Mini Bag
$2,450 via LUISAVIAROMA
It’s worth mentioning that Paris has been having a very hot summer. You take you ventilation where you can get it, I suppose.
Anna Dello Russo
Loewe Barcelona Bag
$2,350 via LUISAVIAROMA
Dresses with long sleeves that can’t be rolled up give me anxiety, but it’s not a surprise that Anna’s far more willing to commit to a look than I am.
Aymeline Valade
Aymeline’s clutch reminds me of the new Hermès Octagone Bag, but I’ve seen no indication that the Octagone comes in a clutch version. If you know more, please share with the group.
Bianca Jagger
Christian Dior Diorissimo Tote
Bow down to the queen, everyone.
Caroline de Maigret
Chanel Classic Flap Bag
It’s no small feat to make a Chanel bag like this one work, but it looks perfect with Caroline’s ensemble.
Caroline Trentini
Hermès Birkin
Black on black and a Birkin: a pretty good model-off-duty look.
Chiara Ferragni
Chloé Hudson Mini Bag
$2,165 via LUISAVIAROMA
Most Couture Week attendees opted for bags from the shows they were attending, but I’m glad Chiara made time for this little Chloé number.
Chiara Ferragni
Christian Dior Micro Diorama Bag
The micro bag trend just won’t die; there’s now a super-mini Diorama, too.
Christian Dior Diorama Bag
Our photo service was not exactly clear on who this Dior show attendee is.
Christina Pitanguy
Christian Dior Diorama Bag
Christina is a fashion industry leader in the burgeoning luxury market of Brazil.
Daria Shapovalova
Prada Micro Bag
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I can’t help but wonder if there’s ever actually anything in bags this small, or if the street style stars have an assistant holding a giant tote bag just off camera.
Elena Perminova
Christian Dior Diorissimo Bag
Size-wise, this bag is perfect. It’s big enough to hold things you might need to be a real human out in the world, but it’s small enough that it still looks like arm candy.
Elena Perminova
Fendi Micro Fur Peekaboo Bag
$3,350 via Nordstrom
This bag, on the other hand… Well, you know its story.
Elena Perminova
Fendi Micro Fur Peekaboo Bag
$3,350 via Nordstrom
Fall 2015 marked Fendi’s Haute Couture debut; the show was fur-themed.
Elizabeth Olsen
Miu Miu Clutch
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Although most brands (like Miu Miu) don’t do couture, a cottage industry of generalized fashion launches, parties and events tends to spring up around Paris Haute Couture Week. Elizabeth was attending the launch of a new Miu Miu fragrance.
Emily Blunt
Christian Dior Miss Dior Clutch
Just like Karl Lagerfeld has his girl, Raf Simons has started to assemble his own fashionable army. Emily is certainly within its ranks.
Helena Bordon
Christian Dior Diorama Micro Bags
If you have to carry two micro bags, you should probably just opt for one mini bag.
Ines de la Fressange
Roger Vivier Shoulder-U Bag
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Ines has a close relationship with Roger Vivier and a line of bags named after her, but this one is from one of Vivier’s other collections. She also carried Vivier to the Chanel show, which is something few people can pull off.
Julianne Moore
Chanel Shoulder Bag
At Chanel’s show, the brand invited some of its favorite celebrities to play casino games while the couture looks debuted. Julianne was among them.
Julie Gayet
Hermès Egee Clutch
Julie is a French actress and producer; she chose this look to attend a Vogue party.
Karlie Kloss
Mansur Gavriel Backpack
$845 via Barneys
Getting your hands on a Mansur Gavriel bag can be tricky for mere mortals, but models like Karlie do have their ways.
Kate Moss
Kate chose this clutch for the Miu Miu fragrance launch; we’re not sure who made it, but it does have some of that signature Miu Miu quirk.
Kendall Jenner
Givenchy Lucrezia Bag
$2,250 via mytheresa.com
Kendall is not nearly as much of a bag-switcher as her sisters; we see her carry the same few over and over again, and this Givenchy is a clear favorite.
Kendall Jenner
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Bag
$2,750 via mytheresa.com
This version of the SDJ might be my favorite of all time; the snakeskin handles are so striking against the black body of the bag.
Lara Stone
Hermès Birkin
As you might imagine, Lara changed once she got inside the Chanel show. (She was playing casino games as a guest of Karl’s, not walking the runway.)
Lily Collins
Chanel Shoulder Bag
Lily was also among Chanel’s game-players, but she arrived dressed for the occasion.
Lupita Nyong’o
Christian Dior Miss Dior Clutch
Lupita looks totally radiant here, but then again, I’ve literally never seen her look bad in a color.
Miroslava Duma
Christian Dior Dune Crocodile Bag
This style is brand new for Fall 2015 and has not arrived in stores yet.
Miroslava Duma
At first I thought this clutch was Chanel, but on closer inspection, I don’t think that’s true–the flowers aren’t the brand’s signature camellias.
Miroslava Duma
Hermès Kelly Bag
This little bag is one of Miroslava’s favorites; she’s been carrying it to Fashion Weeks around the globe for years.
Naomi Campbell
Versace Box Clutch
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For its show, Versace outfitted an army of models to sit front-row in the brand’s clothes, all of them with subtle little box clutches.
Natasha Poly
Versace Box Clutch
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Natasha was, of course, also part of Versace’s gorgeous crew.
Ni Ni
Christian Dior Be Dior Bag
Arrival shots of Dior shows always make me happy because everyone looks so modern and feminine.
Olivia Palermo
Christian Dior Diorama Bag
My pet theory is that Olivia Palermo lives on a plane of existence where it is always Fashion Week.
Olivia Palermo
Fendi Mini Peekaboo Bag
$1,550 via Nordstrom
If you look at enough photos of Olivia, you will believe this theory too.
Ondria Hardin
Chanel Classic Flap Bag
Rest assured that this is not Ondria’s normal hairstyle; the bowl cut on top was added for the Chanel show.
Ondria Hardin
Christian Dior Panarea Tote
After the show, Ondria doubled up by carrying Chanel and Dior.
Petra Nemcova
Versace Box Clutch
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Versace hands out box clutches to models left and right, but you never really see them for sale anywhere online.
Rita Ora
Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Bag
$1,895 via Nordstrom
Rita toted this bag everywhere in Paris, even though she was in town as a guest of Chanel.
Rita Ora
Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Bag
$1,895 via Nordstrom
Karl must be growing more benevolent as he ages.
Sofie Valkiers
Christian Dior Diorama Bag
Sofie is a popular fashion blogger from Antwerp.
Vanessa Paradis
Chanel Flap Bag
It feels appropriate to bookend Paris Couture Week coverage with Paradis sisters, no?
