I love when a new trend emerges on the handbag scene. When Bottega Veneta added a chunky chain to their hit Cassette bag, it was love at first sight for me. I am a sucker for interesting and bold hardware, and naturally I fell hard and fast for the chain hardware trend. It seemed that after the Chain Cassette bag became another mega hit for Bottega Veneta, bold chain hardware started gaining momentum. After Bottega Veneta’s addition of a chunky chain to their it-bag Pouch, chain bags are the new must-have accessory. Suddenly chain bags have been dominating the handbag world and saturating the market. I’m not complaining, this is a fashion bandwagon that I am more than happy to jump on.
Last fall, Kaitlin predicted that an influx of chunky chain handbags would be emerging from designers, and she sure was right. I had a hard time narrowing down a list of favorite chain bags, the options were seemingly endless as I browsed all my favorite websites. Nevertheless, I persevered and rounded up my list of chain handbags. The best part? I found great options at every price point! Whether you are looking to invest in a Bottega Veneta or you want to spend less than $100 on this trend, there is an option for everyone.
What do you think of the chunky hardware trend? Do you hope it is here to stay?
Wandler Carly Mini Heavy Chain Bag ($638)
DeMellier Santa Monica Chain Bag ($450)
House of Want We Are Chic Satchel ($88)
Bottega Veneta The Chain Pouch Leather Shoulder Bag ($3,690)
Medea Hanna Chain Strap Leather Tote ($884)
Top Shop Mini Chain Crossbody Bag ($45)
Stella McCartney Small Chunky Chain Bag ($1,250)
JW Anderson Rolo Chain Tote Bag ($1,490)
Kara Chunky Chain Crossbody Bag ($456)
The Sant Micro Kinchaku Shoulder Bag ($473)
Coach Beat Leather Shoulder Bag ($550)
I love the chain look, but on the right bag. I feel the chain on the BV bag overpowers it, but the LV Rendez-vous chain is a gorgeous addition because it looks well made and elegant.
The Stella McCartney bag is surprisingly pretty? I’d never pay that much for plastic but it’s a nice change from the Falabella. The Coach and the Sant bags are pretty too.
I just got the Burberry Lola Bag in blue with the chunky chain. Instantly compliments everywhere I went. The chunky chains are fun.
Just ugly. The lot of them.
Adds a lot of metal weight without adding to the looks