The luxury accessories market is always expanding, and in an environment where competition for customers is fierce, choices abound and shoppers only really want to carry certain things, it can get a little tricky to stand out from the crowd. Fashion brands are irrepressible, though, and their latest bid to capture consumer attention is via the use of bold prints.
Releasing new colors of a popular bag every season is all well and good, but many shoppers want something that feels a bit more special and new; that’s especially true of brands’ most loyal clients, who are less likely to be inspired to purchase a second or third version of a bag already in their closets just because it now comes in grey. Prints, on the other hand, offer a de facto limited-edition option because brands rarely make them for more than a single, seasonal release.
A fun print offers a bit of novelty without going for the full-on kitsch of a bag designed with only novelty in mind, and because most women dress primarily in neutrals in their everyday lives, the bags are far more versatile than you might think. (I can attest to this personally: I carried a blanket-print PS1 almost every day for several years.) Below, check out over two dozen of our favorite seasonal options for spring.
3.1 Phillip Lim Mini Pashli Bag
$850 via Shopbop
Anya Hindmarch Diamonds Ephson Shoulder Bag
$1,857 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Chanel Classic Flap Bag
$5,000 via Chanel
Christian Louboutin Triloubi Spikes Bag
$1,850 via Net-a-Porter
Coach 1941 Calf Hair Saddle Bag
$895 via Coach
Dolce & Gabbana Rosalita Shoulder Bag
$2,495 via Net-a-Porter
Elena Ghisellini Miky Tiger Tote
$650 via Neiman Marcus
Fendi Petite 2Jours Tote
$2,200 via Nordstrom
Gucci Tian Padlock Shoulder Bag
$1,650 via Gucci
Jerome Dreyfuss Igor Small Messenger Bag
$985 via Barneys
Kate Spade Catie Tote
$178 via Shopbop
Liberty of London Bayley Duo Iphis Crossbody Bag
$495 via Neiman Marcus
Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Fantaisie Bag
$225 via Bloomingdale’s
Louis Vuitton Alma BB Bag
$2,350 via Louis Vuitton
Mark Cross Grace Box Bag
$2,200 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Max Mara Seagull Bucket Bag
$885 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Prada Python Eyes Inside Bag
$5,850 via Bergdorf Goodman
Proenza Schouler Small Lunch Bag
$790 via Proenza Schouler
Roger Vivier Prismick Mini Shoulder Bag
$2,795 via mytheresa.com
Saint Laurent Monogramme Tie Dye Clutch
$1,290 via Bergdorf Goodman
Salvatore Ferragamo Aileen Frame Stripe Bag
$2,250 via Bloomingdale’s
Tory Burch Confetti Mini Shoulder Bag
$325 via Tory Burch
Valentino Medium Lock Bag
$3,295 via mytheresa.com
Versace Camoupard Crossbody Bag
$2,425 via Shopbop
Victoria Beckham Mini Printed Shoulder Bag
$1,095 via mytheresa.com
Oi… my eyes hurt!!!
Some work better than others but what fun! I like how each is doing their own thing.
Personally, I stick with contemporary brands when it comes to major prints. I get bored with them (the prints, not my monochromatic bags) after a few months so spending thousands just doesn’t make sense.
If I had money to blow, I’d definitely buy that Prada Inside bag.
That tie-dye is fantastic
The Coach is a Hell Nawwww.
The Valentino and Vic Beckham, on the other hand, yes.
the prada and gucci are by far the best.
the LV one just looks bad
Love the tie -die! The Tory reminds me of Coach, Spring 2005….i loved those dots.
Beautiful trendy collection.