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Fall 2021 handbag trends

August 19, 2021 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends tagged fall 2021 / street style trends by Bay Area Fashionista

Top 5 fall 2021 handbag trends

Fall 2021 handbag trends, my favorite bags for fall, from top left: YSL hobo / convertible handbag / Prada Cleo / puffy pouch clutch / pouch clutch with chain / cut-out tote (on my wish list!) / tweed satchel / suede handbag /

Handbags are hot right now! With fall on the horizon, everyone is investing in a new handbag, and the trends on the streets are slightly different than what trended on the runways for the fall 2021 season.

While giant, squishy handbags were all over the runways, consumers remembered how impractical the style was to carry, and have opted for the opposite handbag size. That’s right! You guessed it! Micro-mini handbags are back! Of course, that’s not all. . .

The fall 2021 season is giving us the return of a few handbag trends we love, as well as new looks to covet for the cool weather season. You can keep your pouches, especially if they have a chain. You can also keep any satchels you enjoy carrying, as well as practical totes. Those are all still relevant and important for fall.

Colorful bags you purchased in the spring or summer seasons are also still relevant. While the color palette for fall in the world of handbags is traditionally autumn, color is important in the overall world of fashion for fall, so having a bright color on your bag is perfectly acceptable.

Wondering which colors are hot for fall? Look for neutrals such as black, ivory, shades of brown, mustard, red, metallic, navy, light blue, yellow, green, and pink. Texture is also important this fall as designers are playing with suede, mixed leathers, fabric, nylon, and tweed. Also look for western touches such as fringe and studs. Fun!

Of course, where there are handbag trends, there are IT brands and designers to watch for. We all want to carry the correct brand on our arms! This fall 2021 season, look for anything made by Bottega Veneta, Coach, Mansur Gavriel, Prada, and YSL.

Now, without further ado, let’s chat about the top 5 fall handbag trends!

Chain Details

fall 2021 street style handbag chain trend

Chains are hot right now! We saw this trend blossom over the past year, and for fall 2021, it is exploding! Look for chain straps, and chains carefully placed for style points on handbags. You will find chains on every style of handbag, so have fun with this one! Bonus points if you find a bag with a removable chain, then you can still wear the bag when this trend fades. This is a fun trend, not an investment trend. Spend wisely.

1990s Influence: Hobos, Nylon, and Short Straps

Post-grunge handbags are all the rage right now! This trend has been rising over the past few years, and now, it is exploding! In addition to small bags with short straps, designers are going back to nylon bags and hobos. I have to admit, I never gave up my Nylon Prada from the late 1990s. It is a fabulous bag on rainy days. This is a practical trend I recommend investing in. Choose a nylon bag in a simple style and you will have an investment bag for years; perfect for looking fabulous when it rains outside! Love that!

Also be on the lookout for a fabulous hobo. Hobo’s are considered classic bags, and while they aren’t always on the forefront of fashion, they are always considered appropriate. A hobo is an investment bag, so look for a style you prefer. Are you a soft and slouchy gal? Look for a soft and slouchy bag that isn’t too large; that way nothing gets lost inside. Do you gravitate more towards structured bags such as satchels? Then a structured hobo is more up your alley. I am a structured gal myself. Love!

Micro-Mini Bags

Remember the teeny, tiny handbags everyone was carrying roughly ten years ago? Yeah, they are back. The one pictured above is from a few years ago and fits more than a micro-mini bag. So think smaller.

Micro-mini bags are back, and the only thing they really fit is a couple of credit cards, and a key fob for your car. If you don’t need a place for your phone, then you’re good. If you are like me, this trend is hard to wear because the bags are soooooo small!

If you are concerned about staying on trend, just wear the smallest bag that works for you. There are plenty of other handbag trends which are more practical than this one. But, if you love minimalism with what you carry around, then this one might work for you. Challenge yourself to a micro-mini bag!

Puffer Bags

Your bag will never get cold with this trend! Puffy pillow bags have been lurking in the background for a few years, and this fall 2021 season, they have arrived! Designers love puffy bags which appear to have been blown up like pool floats.

Cut-Out Basket Bags

Cut-out basket bags are huge right now. The fall season has plenty of basket bags to covet. Look for laser cut leather, hand-cut leather, and more. Some designers are even continuing with a summer staple we know and love; straw bags! This is a fun trend which may last a year or two. Enjoy but don’t blow your budget on it.

Well, there you have it! The top 5 handbag trends of the fall 2021 season. Which trend is your favorite?

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I am loving the 1990s style handbags, and all of the chain details; those are my two favorite trends!

Stay tuned for more fall 2021 trends! Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Chain details for fall

August 3, 2021 in General Fashion / Trends tagged casual style / fall 2021 / outfits by Bay Area Fashionista

Wearing: sunglasses / lipstick / white puff sleeve tee (under $50) / fall nail polish / IT bag with chain detail / snake buckle belt / fall jeans (under $100) / fall chain detail booties (currently on sale under $100) /

Chain chain chain! Do you hear the song going through your head? I sure do! As you already know, chains are everywhere! They were a hot spring/summer trend, and chains are blowing up for fall! We are seeing them all over everything! If you haven’t already invested in a chain detail item for right now, what are you waiting for?

As you know, there isn’t anything new or groundbreaking about chains. Chanel has been doing them forever, and designers everywhere have been trying to make chains their own for decades. That being said, Chanel will always be the Queen of chains. Of course, this doesn’t mean you have to rock the chain trend with an item from Chanel. After all, very few can afford a closet full of Chanel! Thankfully brands from all price points have made beautiful clothing and accessories with chain details, so all of us can rock this trend. Love!

I always eye a good IT bag, and Bottega Veneta’s chain pouch caught my eye, and gave me many sleepless nights until I pulled the trigger, and invested in one. I chose dark brown because it’s neutral, and I own too many black bags already. Although, can anyone really own too many black bags? Seriously, I don’t think that is possible. I expect more black bags in my future, but I digress. . .

You don’t have to indulge in the chain pouch to rock the chain trend. These fabulous and comfy booties are currently on sale for under $100. The price will go up in the middle of August, they are a fall item. So, if you love them too, snap up a pair while the price is good. I have already done a lot of walking in my pair, and my feet have been very happy. Love them!

Chains are popping up for fall on more than just shoes and handbags. Expect to find chain details on clothing and jewelry too. This is a chic and fun trend for the fall season which is bound to continue into 2022. Love that!

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What do you think of the chain trend for fall? Do you plan to rock it? If so, which wardrobe pieces do you plan to wear the chain trend?

Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for more fall trends this month!

XOXO
Cathy

Hobo bags for 2021

July 6, 2021 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends tagged bottega veneta / coach / hobos / prada / rebecca minkoff / tory burch / ysl by Bay Area Fashionista

Hobo bags from top left: YSL hobo bag / woven bag (popular IT bag) / small convertible shoulder bag (popular IT bag under $300) / slouchy hobo bag (under $300) / hot IT bag / Tory Burch hobo bag (under $500) /

The hobo bag is back! Yes, I am serious! I know, I know, for the past few years I have been telling you that hobo bags are coming back; but seriously, they are finally here! This is an important handbag trend for 2021, and well into the next few years.

Hobo bags slowly began to re-emerge as a handbag trend a few years ago when designers began to take inspiration from the 1990s. Everyone in the 1990s owned a black hobo bag; big or small. As the new millennium came in, hobos bags continued for a few more years, even presenting themselves as extremely oversized. Watch out for that on the runways in the next couple seasons. But I digress. . .

Last year, we started with the Coach Swinger, a classic from the 1990s, and the new Prada Cleo. These structured hobo bags offered a retro vibe, and took us back to the end of the grunge era when minimalism was king, and hobo bags rested upon our shoulders.

Fast forward to 2021, and designers are giving us classic and chic renditions of the hobo bag. These modern hobo bags could easily have been pulled from the archives of designers in the ’90’s. They are chic, simple, and timeless. Love!

If you still have your favorite hobo bag from 20-30 years ago, pull it out of the back of your closet and rock it! If not, it’s time to invest in a new bag! There are small hobos, micro hobos, medium hobos, and large hobos. Pick the size that works for your life. You can also be like me, and invest in more than one! Why not? This is a classic style you can wear even when it’s not on the runway.

As you know, I love the Coach Swinger and the Prada Cleo, but I do have my eyes on a slouchier style too. One can never own enough handbags I always say!

Which type of hobo do you like? Are you a structured hobo fan? Do you prefer a soft and slouchy hobo? Are you like me, and want both?

Thanks for stopping by, and happy hobo shopping!