Detecting nascent trends is more art that science. Some bags are everywhere all of a sudden for reasons that don’t have much to do with celebrities or “influencers” (my apologies) objectively liking them, and figuring out whether a bag’s sudden surge in visibility is planned or organic requires a feel for the market. Luckily, the PurseBlog staff spends 40+ hours a week looking at bags with our readers, so we have that.
The accessories market is always in flux, but sometimes it’s shifting more than others. Lately, we’ve noticed a half dozen bags that feel like they’re getting ready for a popularity spike in the very near future. Below, we’ve enumerated our picks, along with our reasoning. Be on the lookout.
Céline Belt Bag
$3,050 via Céline
I have been crowing about how underrated the Belt Bag is for a while now, but since Rosie Huntington-Whiteley took up the cause, I’m betting the bag will start to creep into other notable closets. On top of that, the brand’s Fall 2016 collection includes a bunch of totally gorgeous new versions of the Belt, which will undoubtedly help the bag’s case with shoppers.
Chanel Backpack
$3,700 via Chanel
Chanel bags of any type are a pretty reliable popularity bet, but lately the brand’s backpacks in particular have been popular with a set of young, ultra-stylish celebs that are often the canaries in the new trend coal mine. When those ladies set their sights on Chanel, we always take notice.
Coach Rogue 25 Bag
$595 via Coach
Coach’s launch of the new Rogue Bag was met by enthusiasm from both our commenters and shoppers on the brand’s website–a bunch of the colors in the Rogue’s initial release sold out. Now that the Rogue’s mini version has made its Pre-Fall 2016 debut, we expect sales to be even more brisk. I got the chance to preview this smaller version of the bag in person, and it’s perfectly sized and perfectly casual. If last season was any indication, you’ll want to go ahead and order the color you want now.
Fendi Mini By The Way Bag
$1,450 via Nordstrom
I don’t necessarily have a great argument for this one–the only celebs I’ve spotted carrying the BTW in the very recent past are Rita Ora and Lindsay Lohan–but it just feels like the bag’s time is here. Megs and I are longtime lovers of the shape, which is roomy at any size, and it’s so simple and comes in so many nice colors that summer 2016 is gonna be when it pops. Mark my words! Even if it’s just to get me to say “I was wrong” later.
Gucci Bee Leather Shoulder Bag
$1,190 via Gucci
Honestly, I could have included nearly any Gucci bag here and had the same odds of being right when all is said and done. The brand is experiencing a period of explosive consumer interest, and its meeting it with a dizzying array of new products, prints, shapes and embellishments, many of which quickly find their way to Gucci’s popular (and seemingly expanding) handbag assortment. The Soho Disco Bag has been the brand’s bread and butter with shoppers for years, and the bee-embellished version of the same shape will likely show up on plenty of notable shoulders. But so will a lot of Gucci’s bags. That, we can promise.
Hermès Birkin 25cm
$15,820 via Moda Operandi
It might sound weird to say that one of the world’s most popular handbags for several decades running is going to experience a surge in popularity, but we’ve noticed something interesting going on with the littlest Birkin lately. For years, we never saw anyone carrying a 25cm Birkin and they were scarcely represented curated sales and auctions of the most sought-after pre-owned Hermès bags. Then Kendall Jenner showed up with one, and it looked so good on her that we dedicated an entire post to it, which we usually don’t do with individual celebrity bag choices.
We noticed several in Moda Operandi’s latest Hermès sale, though, and they were going for prices higher than similar bags in larger sizes, which indicates a strong demand for the little bags. We can certainly see why: the petite proportions make one of the world’s most famous bags feel fresh and new, and not every rich woman on the planet already owns a 25cm. If that changes in the near future, don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Not sure about the belt bag but I do think the CHANEL backpack is going to be big, it’s like the trend of those micro bags that you can’t stop
I think the Diorever could make this list as well…
That Coach is giving me peekaboo vibes
its much much closer to the Diorissimo
yap its much like Diorissimo or lady Dior bag.
You’re right. I can also spot a little Sac De Jour in there. The interior and the draped handles remind me of the peekaboo effect
I am not sure I see that- though they are both square styles…but there are a ton of current and past bags on the market that are also this shape. I don’t particularly love the emerald green colour- or the pic of the bag that’s in the article, but I have been checking out the Coach Rogue since they tossed out a preview, and I do love it. I think the Peekaboo, in some senses, looks a little cleaner and in general is marketed to a woman who has a more uptown feminine style. The textures, and details on the Rogue speak to a woman who is a little more downtown urban edge to her style…but again, that’s just my opinion. I also feel like Coach has done some styles that were far more similar to the Peekaboo in the past, like the Gramercy Satchel, which may be why I don’t quite see Peekaboo when I explore the Rogue.
Can I have a small loan of $4 grand so I can get my little paws on a Chanel backpack?
I have LOVED the Celiné belt bag for some time, now. It’s understated minimalism, w/ extended tassels, makes my heart jump.
Me too! Phew glad I’m not the only one after reading people’s complaints about getting into the bag. The belt is so beautiful that I don’t mind the stress attached to opening it
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I love them all.
The price for a Birkin 25cm is really high in the resell market simply because they’re very hard to come by. Hermes just doesn’t make very many of them. I’ve been a “loyal” Hermes customer for a few years now and I’m still waiting for them to offer me one. finger cross
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That Chanel backpack is even more amazing in person. I love the look of the Belt Bag, but I didn’t like the closure.
I love the look of my Celine belt bag, but as others have said it’s a huge PITA to get in and out of, especially the small since there is no shoulder strap to allow for use of both hands.
I think backpack styles are in for a resurgence?
It would be cute if my by the way bag has a big summer! I love that most people have never seen/dont have the bag. It is nice to have something everyone doesn’t have!
Has anyone noticed that the Coach Rogue looks just like the Roots Grace bag? Plus the Grace is MUCH cheaper and made in Canada. and the Grace can be worn crossbody. I’m wondering if all the Coach bags are still made in China. Some are well over $1000. I’m not paying that for a made in China bag. EVER.
gah. made in China bags…
It actually reminds me of a Diorissimo. I looked up the Grace bag and the shape is kind of similar, however, the handles on the Rogue give it a different look.
Absolutely love the Belt bag. The closure is weird at first, but once you get used to it, it’s no big deal.
I love and use my Fendi mini By the Way bag daily. It’s a fantastic, lightweight convertible cross body that fits the essentials I need while trying to stay stylish chasing my toddler at the park. Loved it since its March purchase. My first mini bag and 5th Fendi.
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I’M 100% with you on FENDI BY THE WAY Amanda!!!
My observation told me that FENDI BTW bag is one real hit in ASIA, especially in South Korea
ONLY last year and the year before last year, I spotted bunches of Korean stars carried this FENDI BTW such as model Soo Joo Park, Sandara Park(2NE1), Hwang Mi-young and Kim Taeyeon(this two all belong to the famous South Korean girl group—girl’s generation )
more than that, recent years, Korean TV serials had an enormous influence in Asia, most of all, in my country CHINA.
my favorite part is their latest accessories and clothes in thoes well produced TV plays and the FENDI BTW have had appeared on the arm of the leading ladies in several shows!!!
I think that’s enough evidence to show how “not underrated” the bag were in here Asia…^_^
I so love the Celine belt bag. But after buying a Celine bag and experiencing plummeting resale, I’m very hesitant to ever buy the brand again.
And I’m not usually a huge Fendi fan but that By the Way bag is simply beautiful. And as your post pointed out, it’s so functional and roomy. I’m hate the ones embellished with that icky tail but otherwise I love these bags.
Oh, and you nailed it on Gucci. They can do no wrong in the handbag front as of late. Not so sure about the bumble bee bag but they still have a ton of winners.
Strangely… I don’t like any of those…
Love the Celine Belt bag and that Fendi. Don’t normally go for those types of pastel colours, but that is just gorgeous.