With every new season, along with the new weather comes a slough of new trending bags. From silhouettes to fabrics, trims and ways to style them, Spring Summer 2019’s trending bag styles are some of the most exciting styles we’ve seen in a while! There’s no better way to upgrade your outfit and transition into the new season than to accessorize with a new purse or tote bag. Super versatile, there’s a bag for every style and personal taste from day to evening. Here’s our take on the It Bags you’ll fall head over ballet flats for and how to get the most out of the style!

Graphic Printed Bags

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Graphic and quirky prints are such a hot trend in everything from womenswear to kidswear and now accessories! The more banal the motif the better, think pineapples, foxes, coffee cups and of course, out favorite, the strawberry print from Gucci. Even if this kitchy style isn’t really what you usually gravitate towards, a bag like this can make an amazing statement when paired with a contrasting style of outfit. Take a leaf out of Gucci’s book, they’ve accessorized their strawberry handbag with an evening rocker, super fringed outfit. In theory the two should never work together and yet this pairing is a match made in heaven because of their contrasting vibes. Proving these motif bags can work for both day and night and for any kind of outfit, we hope to see some high street brands following suit. Don’t forget, this kind of print looks best when it’s a statement so try not to match the aesthetic in your outfit or you’ll run the risk of looking like you work at Cath Kidston.

Opulent Belt Bags

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The opulent belt bag is this season’s answer to the bum bag or fanny pack. On the runway they were worn traditionally around the waist or diagonally across the body, either way, they look ultra fabulous unlike the waterproof zipper bum bags in vibrant primary colors we all remember vividly from the 90’s. Leather or faux leather styles are a great way to add opulence when you love minimal styles and chain strap adds some evening glamour yet will still look flawless for day time wear. The most amazing thing about this season’s belt bag is its practicality and security. You can see your bag at all times ensuring it’s kept out of reach of pick pockets and it allows for a hands-free journey. Another great point about this style of bag is that it can work for women (and men!) of all ages. You’ll find vibrant, dynamic styles for Gen Z’ers and more demure styles for the Baby Boomers with everything else in between that Millennials will adore!

Luscious Lanyards

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The lanyard bag trend of this season is definitely like the English toast spread Marmite; you’ll either love it or hate it! At first it might seem slightly strange to see a bag being worn the neck but the more we look at it, the more we love it. It’s like a new take on long line necklaces only these have built in functionality. The smaller the better in this case, you wouldn’t want to strain your neck with an oversized one but they are the perfect alternative to a hand free version of a clutch bag or a small shoulder bag that won’t keep slipping off as you move. To keep that element of functional jewelry, chain straps are best and we can’t get enough of both the embellished evening styles as well as the minimal leather ones.

XXL Bags

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On the flip side, the XXL bag as its name suggests should be larger than life, the bigger the better! If you’ve been skipping arm day at the gym, you might want to get back on that in order to pull off this trend. Although potentially cumbersome and obstructive, it is actually a very flattering look, making you entire body shrink in comparison to your gigantic purse. Of course, it will hold more than just your basics, giving it a lot of potential for a weekender bag or those days when you need to bring your laptop, a camera or other large equipment with you on your journey. There are infinite ways to carry the XXL bag from slung over your shoulder, to hand held through a strap, pinched at the end like a knotted blanket or even tucked under the arm provided it isn’t too heavy. Although a little outrageous, it is a breath of fresh air after the surge around teeny tiny bags. It also says a lot about how the fashion industry is viewing women. If you really read into what a small bag symbolizes, it says that this woman doesn’t have anything she could possibly need to bring with her aside from a lipstick and maybe a key to her home. In reality, this just doesn’t fly, we’re independent women these days, we’re mothers who work full time, we’re business owners balancing a relationship, kids and a side hustle….and all of this means we need to carry a lot more around with us than just a top up of lipstick! Thank you fashion industry for relating to real women for once!