Words by Sophia Miller
Every new trending bag represents a moment in the cultural zeitgeist, be it the late nineties/early noughties domination of the Fendi Baguette, cemented by Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and The City – “It’s not a bag, it’s a Baguette!” – or the ruling It-bag of the 2010s, the Balenciaga City.
More often, though, not just one style leads the charge – it can be a whole mood. So, what is that for Autumn/Winter 2025? This season’s biggest bag trends champion print, colour and unexpected detailing, alongside the continued popularity of slouchy suede and mocha-mousse brown. With star pieces from the likes of Miu Miu, Saint Laurent and Valentino Garavani, here are four key styles the Harrods editors and buyers are loving right now.
Riding the tide of spring’s boho revival, brown suede continues its popular streak into AW25, with Google searches up by 69% versus last year. Slouchy totes like the Valentino Garavani Nellcôte remain key, but the likes of Alaïa and Miu Miu equally prove that suede lends itself well to compact top-handle silhouettes, too. Wondering how to care for your suede accessory? There’s no need to be precious with it – many of these pieces will only get better with wear.
You’ll likely already know and love the bag charm trend – but this season brings a new kind of must-have accessory. In line with the punk-inspired return of tartan, leather and heavy hardware, AW25’s trending plus-ones feature part-functional, part-decorative belt detailing. The best news? Those buckles will double as a clip from which to display your next Labubu.
As far as colour trends go, red continues to rule the roost this season. Tomato brights and deeper, cherry shades feature in tandem, offering an easy pop to accent Autumn/Winter 2025 outfits. Alaïa, Bottega Veneta and Prada are among the names to know.
On the hunt for a neutral that goes with everything? Trust us – and try an animal print. As well as the classic leopard (the ’90s style classic), AW25 sees serpentine, cow and zebra markings gain in popularity across bags and shoes, while oversized croc-effect embossing promises to remain a key detail well into next year.
Trinkets, charms and chains continue to reign supreme this season.
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