When you look at the overarching trends in the accessories world, it makes perfect sense that heavily embellished bags are having a moment right now. The market is crowded and consumers don’t want to carry the exact same bag as all their friends and every celebrity in the known universe; in order to stand out, things like personalization services are on the rise, and seasonal variation is increasing as well. It’s no longer enough to put out a few new colors of leather and call it a day for three to six months.
Which brings us, of course, to this season’s embellished bags. It’s spring, so there are, of course, plenty of beaded or appliquéd florals to choose from, as well as pounds of sequins and miles of embroidery. Because the devil really is in the details with these bags, we chose to showcase them in a slightly different way than normal: zoomed in on the most intricate embellishments. Check out 20 of our favorites below.