Runway trends are often challenging to distill into everyday life. Ornate gowns or logo-print bodysuits don’t realistically translate to the office or a weekend meal with friends. However, an item that you can seamlessly draw the dotted line from the runway to IRL is a new accessory. Spring/Summer 2021 runway bag trends proved to be equally as enticing as their ready-to-wear clothing counterparts with mainstays for the season such as straw textures and vibrant bursts of color as well as more timely trend moments, like lace-applique purses and a jumbo size cow-print tote.
This fashion week season was certainly unlike any other year with the majority of designers opting for virtual presentations in lieu of a runway (though there were several of those, too). But it also felt like a welcomed respite from the current climate to sit down and watch the various collections, dissecting the details — bags included. While the handbags of 2021 run the gamut in size and sensibility, they are all meant to make a statement. Ahead, digest seven stand out bag trends from the recent Spring/Summer 2021 collections across New York, London, Milan, and Paris and be sure to clock your favorites so come next year, you’ll have your accessory situation sorted and ready to go.