I Have It on Good Word That These 5 Bags Are Going to Blow Up to It Status
From asymmetrical tops to grandma sweaters, we understand the temptation to indulge in every up-and-coming trend. But investing in the "it bag" of the moment can single-handedly elevate your entire wardrobe (without having to buy a single new top, jacket, or pair of pants). Like chain necklaces and square-frame sunglasses, accessories pack a powerful punch when it comes to elevating your look.
Which brings us to the "it bags" of 2021. From '90s-inspired purses to fresh takes on the popular market tote, the below handbag trends are poised to overtake Instagram in the new year (and beyond). Fashion influencers and celebrities alike are already sporting the below styles, and we only see them growing in popularity in 2021.
Without further ado, shop the five status handbags thatBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing editors predict will blow up next year.
Minimalistic '90s-Style Bags
The 90s-inspired Prada Cleo bag dropped in early December, and it's already poised to be the "it bag" of 2021. We predict that this modern reinterpretation of the iconic style will spark a larger trend towards minimalist, '90s-style handbags, particularly in nylon.
Quilted Textures
The cult-favorite Bottega Veneta Cassette bag reinvigorated the quilted, padded look in 2019, but this trend shows no signs of stopping into 2021. From Chanel to Mango, brands are still designing their take on the iconic style in a range of colors, price points, and silhouettes.
Market Totes Straw Bags
True to form, straw bags and market totes will make their annual reappearance come spring 2021. From oversized straw totes to net market bags in black, beige, tan, and neon, the summery trend lives on for another season.
Curved Hobo Bags
Structured, hobo-style handbags with exaggerated curves are currently trending and show no signs of slowing down into 2021. Brands like By Far, Staud, Mango, and more are designing countless renditions of the trending style, from shiny patent leather to pleated croissants.
Pleating
From accordion-style bucket bags to cloud-inspired baguettes, unstructured pleating in all its forms is still trending hard into 2021. Brands like Mansur Gavriel, Elleme, and Zara are all embracing the trend with open arms, designing a range of bags with this one unifying detail.
Next, three celebrity stylists on the trends we'll still be wearing in 2021.
Kelsey Clark is a freelance writer and content strategist based in Detroit. She got her start in editorial in New York City as MyDomaine's lifestyle editor and has since gone full-time freelance. She now contributes toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , THE/THIRTY, Domino, Glamour, The Zoe Report, Apartment Therapy, and more, in addition to working with brands such as Bloomscape and EyeSwoon on content strategy and copywriting. She's written about fashion, interior design, health and wellness, pop culture, food, travel, politics, and professional development, but she'd consider the first three verticals her main "beats." She's also incredibly passionate about mental health awareness and hopes to help eradicate the social stigma through storytelling and education. When she's not writing, you can find her scouring thrift stores for Levi's 501s, picking up a new vintage piece for her apartment, or exploring new restaurants and bars across Detroit.
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