As we noted during our look at all the saddle bags suddenly on the market for Fall 2015, the 70s trend that popped up all over the runways has indeed translated to retail. That has implications beyond just bag shape, though; it also means that the color palette for the season skews decidedly retro, most notably in the resurgence of tan leather and suede bags.
Black is always the easiest color to find a bag in, and although tan and brown are also standard neutrals, they had largely fallen out of favor in high fashion over the past few seasons and it took the 70s revival to bring them back around. Now that pre-fall and fall bags are popping up on shopping sites left and right, the magnitude of the trend is clear. Brands are producing both old favorites and new releases in whiskey-hued leather, so if you’re sick of black and grey, now’s your time.
To add a retro note to your fall wardrobe, check out 20 notable tan bags below, starting below $100.
Botkier Leroy Mini Bag
$198 via Shopbop
Chloé Drew Crossbody Bag
$1,650 via Net-a-Porter
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$4,190 via Neiman Marcus
Gucci Bree Crossbody Bag
$830 via Net-a-Porter
Jason Wu Diane Shoulder Bag
$1,965 via Neiman Marcus
Jerome Dreyfuss Victor Crossbody Bag
$995 via Shopbop
Lanvin Nela Shopper Tote
$1,650 via Nordstrom
Loeffler Randall Mini Backpack
$395 via Nordstrom
Madewell Transport Tote
$168 via Nordstrom
Maison Martin Margiela Suede Shoulder Bag
$1,388 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Michael Kors Rogers Shoulder Bag
$1,195 via Nordstrom
Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Flap Bag
$2,450 via Neiman Marcus
Nina Ricci Faust Tote
$2,500 via Net-a-Porter
Saint Laurent Monogramme Suede Shoulder Bag
$2,190 via Net-a-Porter
Salvatore Ferragamo Fiamma Bag
$2,250 via Neiman Marcus
Sophie Hulme Gibson Bucket Bag
$850 via Net-a-Porter
Street Level Reversible Faux Leather Tote
$78 via Nordstrom
The Row Leather Backpack
$4,200 via Neiman Marcus
Valentino Lock Bag
$2,345 via Net-a-Porter
Vince Medium Messenger Bag
$445 via Shopbop
