Often when I get a sudden desire for a particular type of bag that seems random to me, a little digging reveals that the particular thing I’m desiring is actually a nascent trend. When you look at anything all day for work, little emerging patterns worm their way into your brain unexpectedly, and by the time you recognize them, it’s not always 100% clear how they got there. I thought that was likely the case with my out-of-the-blue need for a hunter green bag, but based on some window shopping I did yesterday, the brands are lagging a bit behind this particular shopping compulsion.
To me, hunter green is like navy blue or burgundy: it’s a color that’s functionally neutral when incorporated into most wardrobes (and especially most fall wardrobes), but it still stands out against the jeans or black pants, neutral tops or knits that most people wear on most days. Its depth as a shade means that enhances the natural richness of fine leathers, and because it hasn’t been especially trendy in a while, the color feels fresh and unexpected.
Most of the retailers I checked had only a handful of green bags in stock of any color, and even fewer in the dark hue I’m suddenly craving. There were about a dozen contenders among them, though, and I have a feeling that more may be on the way in the not-so-distant future. I may not have the power to move the industry with a single blog post, but dark green bags certainly do sound like a nice thing now, don’t they?
APC Sac Saddle Bag
$366 via Shopbop
Balenciaga Laundry Tote
$2,550 via Nordstrom
Dries Van Noten Croc-Embossed Shoulder Bag
$1,375 via Nordstrom
Gucci Dionysus Bag
$2,650 via Gucci
Maison Boinet XS Shearling Bucket Bag
$595 via Shopbop
Mansur Gavriel Circle Bag
$795 via Mansur Gavriel
Nancy Gonzalez Madison Shoulder Bag
$3,450 via Bergdorf Goodman
Pop and Suki Embossed Camera Bag
$122 via Nordstrom
Prada Impunture Bag
$990 via Nordstrom
Saint Laurent Vicky Crossbody Bag
$2,590 via Nordstrom
Salar Elle Ring Bag
$600 via Shopbop
Wicker Wings Kuai Bag
$435 via Net-a-Porter
I was like LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. then I saw the Maison Boinet. I was mortified. Shearling done sparingly is good. But this. Non, merci.
The Wicker Wings looks amazing, though! And the Nancy Gonzalez, divine!
I’m all about that Wicker Wings one as well!
Definitely! Is that rattan? Looks major with the leather!
I’m all about that Wicker Wings one as well!
Already got one but not on this list.
Which do you have?!
My Céline Luggage tote is in Hunter Green, from 2013, and it was a great choice! It actually pairs with so much! I don’t use it as much come summer… but I just like a lighter bag in summer.
But honestly, hunter green is a fantastic choice! It felt much more special to me than just black.
The Gucci Dionysus makes me heart sing every time, especially when it’s in the super mini sizes. But I am not going to walk around with a bunch of Gucci logos on me – one day I will have it, if they ever do it in a leather color that’s not black.
There is a cute blue one. Check them out!
Love this color! Got myself a suede Tory Burch bag in this color a few falls ago. Perhaps time for an upgrade. But this article reminded me I still have to add burgundy to my collection.
Green is my favorite color. But somehow I don’t own any green bags…the one on my list is Mansur Gavriel tumble tote in moss color!
Totally agree!
On my list as well
I kinda like that Pop & Suki.
Me too and the colour is to die for.
I love that Mansur Gavriel bag! Not in the green color, but the saddle color! <3
I am always attracted to green bags, especially olive. This hunter green color is perfect and very versatile. Count me in!
I have my sights set on that Nancy Gonzales Madison shoulder bag. WOW. For the longest time I thought that green was a color that would not go with much, and even though I loved the color, I stayed away. That is until I bought this Chanel Chevron canvas backpack. The khaki and green is definitely neutral and I wear this backpack everywhere and with everything. Go Green!
I got the Céline big bag bucket in Amazone green back in March. Love it, goes with so much!
My trio is in the Amazone and I get so many compliments when I use it, even from Céline SAs themselves! It’s such a beautiful, deep green. I love it and it really goes with almost everything.
I like the APC saddle. Nice color.
Strathberry does a nice hunter green color ala Meghan Markle east west mini
i own an olive-ish green celine mini luggage. Its amazing. Pairs so well with most of my wardrobe for fall/winter!
I have a fantastic Manu Atelier Pristine in forest/hunter green and it’s perfect for colder weather.