Early on in 2019 we identified barrel bags as a trend to keep an eye out for and now over a year later the trend is here and it’s in full swing. While last year we were seeing this adorable cylindrical shape popping up amongst our favorite contemporary designers, now a year later many of our favorite premium designers have gotten in on this growing trend.
While this shape is nothing new to handbag lovers (hands up if you love(d) the LV Papillon), it’s been over a handful of years since this once beloved shape was prevalent throughout the market. Now that the shape is back, Papillon lovers start digging through your closet or scouring the resale market!
We took a deep dive into the internet’s many nooks and crannies to find out which designers are doing the barrel bag. Personally I’m loving Prada’s Nylon Vela version and of course Chanel’s leather chain version is stunning too! Take a look below at some of our favorite finds.
Chanel Bowling Bag ($3,800)
Miu Miu Small Barrel Bag ($1,270)
Prada New Vela Cylindrical Nylon Shoulder Bag ($1,185)
Manu Atelier Cylinder Ruched Shoulder Bag ($440)
Coach Mini Barrel Bag ($295)
Burberry The Vintage Check Barrel Bag ($960)
Gucci Ophidia Boston Bag ($1,300)
Prada Nylon Top Handle Bag ($1,750)
Chanel Bowling Bag ($3,600)
Louis Vuitton Monogram Papillon 26 ($550)
I kept a Marc Jacobs barrel bag from years ago and carry it all the time. I never knew that they were out-of-style. I just really love it, and the leather is beautiful.
I think the Bal Twiggy belongs here too.
I have a Burberry barrel bag from way back and it really amazes me how much I can fit in it. I’m keeping an eye out for a LV Papillon x Yayoi Kusama.
Same here! I have one in the burberry blue check pattern. Happy to see that my bags from the 2000s are on trend again. Good thing i did not sell all my vintage bags.
I really like these!, esp the Chanel of course
The dachshund of handbag styles. They look so oddly proportioned to me. But the dogs sure are cute.
I literally was going to write the exact same thing except for your last sentence. Not that I disagree, just that I had not thought of it.
Damn! Chanel really killed it…
The Chanel bag is hard to wrap my brain around- that’s not a silhouette I expect from Chanel.
I do like the Prada bags and the Gucci.
Oh.
I’ll sit out the round.