The Best Bags We Spotted at Bal Harbour Shops This August

For today’s installment of Bags in the Wild, we’re heading back down to Miami to see what people at Bal Harbour shops were carrying while strolling, shopping, dining, and just overall being fabulous! Bal Harbour boasts some of the most amazing luxury brands and cafes and attracts Miami’s fashion elite, no matter the day.

The open-air mall feels like a tropical escape, and don’t expect to see the typical athleisure and ultra-casual outfits out to play when visiting. Patrons bring their best outfits (and bags) when dining and enjoying Bal Harbour. We spent some time in August strolling the shops to see what bags we could spot.

As always, Miami’s bag lovers did not disappoint! We saw plenty of stunning bags from the big buys — think Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and everyone’s favorite Hermès! Check out the full set of bags below!

Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Oh My!

Chanel 2.55 Mini Reissue

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$4,395

Chanel Deauville Tote

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SHOP ALL

Chanel Coco Handle

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SHOP ALL

Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack

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$2,845

Goyard Saint Louis

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SHOP ALL

Louis Vuitton Capucines

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$13,995

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Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain PM

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SHOP ALL

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Nechama

1 year ago

I love seeing a slightly rumpled birkin. The pristine ones look a bit wrong to me, a bag like that improves with wear!

Kimberly

Reply to Nechama

I’m not against a slightly rumpled bag, but I think a ” Holy Grail” bag deserves a little pampering.. a little respect… a lotta love!

Ceebee

I`m loving these tableside handbag stands 🙂 Never seen this before in Germany.

Jadorelamode Paris

Reply to Ceebee

They are all over France, funny I have never seen them in the U.S until now.

ILP

I like them in theory but it seems like someone’s bag could easily be stolen if they are engrossed in conversation or their meal. I would prefer bag hooks attached to the table like they have at bars. I keep a Clipa handbag hook in my bag.

Holly N.

Reply to ILP

I totally agree ! I absolutely don’t do that even in the finest restaurants.

Passerine

We have some places with bag hooks in Switzerland. And also bag tables — small footstools for setting your bag down. (I see the bag tables at upscale places in Austria too)

Chaussures74

Reply to Passerine

We were in an upscale restaurant in Paris where they set a small stool next to me, to sit my handbag on. I was extremely happy, because I had just purchased my first new Chanel from Rue Cambon, and felt like it was given special treatment. 🙂

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Vlad Dusil

Bal Harbour is extra in many aspects!

PeggySue

Reply to Vlad Dusil

I ❤️ Bal Harbour! I was there when Barack Obama was running for President and he was in town. Several streets were blocked off and I happily took the scenic route from my gorgeous hotel to the beautiful mall! B.H. is a little slice of heaven on earth! 😍

FH.99

Reply to PeggySue

Sounds like a beautiful place 😍!

Gayle

Yes same here. Here most tables in the restaurants have bag hooks underneath.

charlottawill

These posts make me want to take a trip to Miami just to spend an afternoon bag and people watching at Bal Harbour.

Reply to charlottawill

Oh, the people-watching is fantastic at BH.

Lisa

Wow!….I lived down the block from BH Shops in 2000 and went there ALL THE TIME….the most beautiful shopping experience!…koi ponds anchored by Neimans and Saks…Carpaccio for lunch…what a dream. MISS IT!…the only thing that rivals it is Worth. ENJOY!!

Bea

No Crocs allowed at bal harbour! 😉
You can see the notice on the escalator in the book tote picture

Lynn

Reply to Bea

It’s Florida, maybe they mean no crocodiles?

Lisette

Bea – This is likely not related to style. I used to work for Crocs – years ago they had several high profile incidents where children got Crocs stuck in escalators.

Reply to Lisette

For certain, the mall doesn’t want any kids getting their feet stuck in the escalator slots!

Cat G

That isn’t a giyard St. Louis. It’s an Artois

Reply to Cat G

The tote was lacking the Artois’ signature four leather corners, I verified this from the other shots I took of the bag.

Slim

Great bags, would be afraid to place on hooks outside in public!

How about doing a bags on Bahnhofstrasse column someday 🙂

Zürich?

Yes 🙂

We’d need to see if we can find a local photographer to capture the style for us. We can do a call out on IG for it!

FashionableLena

Not a fan of black handbags, but I could go for that black Louis Vuitton backpack. The skirt that the mini Kelly woman is wearing is too cute.

Amy

Why do all restaurants not offer a purse perch stand for our bags???

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