Aside from one of my newest acquisitions (my red embossed croc Sac de Jour) my bag collection overall is pretty conservative. By that I mean it’s made up of mostly neutral colors like black, white, navy, nude and grey. Purchasing a red bag did add a pop to my collection overall, but not in a crazy way as I have this belief (please tell me if you disagree!) that red works as an elevated neutral. I would love to add a teeny bit more color into my rotation, but until recently I wasn’t quite sure how. Enter: colorblocking.
I was scrolling through some of my favorite websites when I noticed a small trend towards colorblocked bags. It’s not quite everywhere yet, and it’s definitely not a full-fledged trend, which is why it gets the title of a micro-trend. It’s definitely one to be watched however as it’s begun to pop up more and more. I like the idea overall, though I’m sure I wouldn’t do it in a super colorful way. If I were to tap into this trend I’d likely get a bag with a neutral base and pops of color. Though the Wandler Hortensia bag is adorable—I want to eat it up!—the Marni Trunk Bag is high on my list of wants and would fit best in my wardrobe. What do you think of this micro-trend? Does it have the potential to make it big?
Chloé Faye Colorblocked Shoulder Bag ($1,490)
Loewe Small Coloblocked Puzzle Bag ($2,600)
Valextra Iside Colorblocked Shoulder Bag ($3,550)
Gucci GG Marmont Shoulder Bag ($1,500)
Strathberry Mini East/West Colorblock Crossbody Bag ($645)
Marni Trunk Shoulder Bag ($2,190)
Fendi Kan I Shoulder Bag ($2,590)
Saint Laurent Sulpice Colorblock Leather Wallet on Chain ($1,790)
Wandler Hortensia Mini ($692)
Givenchy GV3 Colorblocked Bag ($2,190)
Danse Lente Phobe Bag ($495)
Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Medium Lizard-Effect Tote ($1,795)
I like the red Fendi and the black and white YSL. The Fendi is ny nr 1.
This is an interesting trend. It adds character to mini bags, in a good way.
I agree with you.
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The color block on the YSL is perfect for it’s size. The Gucci Marmont has a nice vintage nautical look to it. Danse Lente is simultaneously attractive and unattractive.
Um. This trend has been going on for years…Celine mini luggage bag comes to mind
Hedi has discontinued all the color blocking luggage bags though.
My favorite is Loewe bag. It belongs to Paula’s Ibiza capsule colection.
Yes! I still love the puzzle bag too.
I just need to bite the bullet and get the Dolce & Gabbana Sicily. So simple and pretty.
I find all these bags quite ugly.
Love the concept but it kind of makes me feel like the factory wanted to get rid of a bunch of remnants and leftover leathers from previous production runs. I know that it’s not true, but I’m just soo morbid and suspicious!
I agree. I think colorblocking has to be carefully or artistically designed, and colors carefully matched, so that it seems thoughtful and not slap-dash. I think the Valextra is the most successful one – it would’ve certainly been cheaper and simpler to make it all black, but the dash of red makes the bag more fun and unique.
love the Valextra – wish you would cover this brand more
Oh my anything colorblock tricolor bi color two tone i love so much…i always melt over it…uber temptation bad for my wallet
Delvaux has a BEAUTIFUL Brillant bag in brandy/tan colour combo. Hermes tri-coloured Kelly bags also make the bag more interesting and modern