2016’s Velvet Bags Trend is Back and Bigger Than Ever for Fall 2017

Get read for plush bags in ultra-saturated jewel tones—what's not to like?

Often, fabric trends in accessories don’t stick around for a full year. Most materials that aren’t already a mainstay of high-end handbags are only appropriate for one season of the year, weather-wise, and fashion customers forget about them in favor of the next big thing by the time particularly warm or cool weather rolls around again. Also, because non-leather bags are often notably less expensive than their leather counterparts, a lot of shoppers feel comfortable looking at them as seasonal acquisitions that don’t necessarily need to stand the test of time. I assumed that would mean Fall 2016’s velvet bag explosion wouldn’t stick around for this fall, but I’m excited to see that I had underestimated the appeal of this plush, rich textile.

Personally, velvet is easily my favorite material for non-leather bags. Not only is it wonderful to the touch, but it has a way of turning any color into a super-saturated jewel tone, which gives velvet bags the luxury look and feel that non-leather bags often lack. To help you pick a fancy (but not fussy) new accessory for the quickly approaching season, we’ve picked 18 of our favorite brand new velvet bags below.