Croissants Are the Surprising Inspiration Behind 2020's Coolest Bag Trend

Sometimes fashion designers find inspiration in the funniest places, and this year it is croissants that are being turned into luxury items. One of the key handbag trends for the year is slouchy shoulder bags with ruching and buttery leather, which makes them resemble a croissant. Bottega Veneta, the brand leading the charge when it comes to accessories in 2020, is largely responsible for this new handbag shape thanks to its large shoulder pouch bag.
Instagram brands are also creating croissant bags, as Nanushka's next It bag, the Anja, is made from soft vegan leather and resembles the classic pastry. We are only one week into 2020, but it is already taking hold with the fashion crowd, so you can expect to see a lot of croissants (in leather and pastry form) outside the shows at fashion month this February.
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Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as aBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.
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