This is the era of the anonymous handbag. The current IT bag is a handbag with high quality craftsmanship no-one can name. In addition, spending thousands of dollars on a handbag is currently out of fashion. This means handbags priced under $1000, under $500, and even under $200 are having a moment. Love this!
As we know, soft handbags, suede, bucket bags. mini shoulder bags, boxy bags, moon shaped bags, and belted satchels are hot in 2025. Thankfully there are many to choose from priced under $1000.
So, without further ado, here are several fabulous handbags under $1000 for winter 2025. Love!
Handbags are getting softer, and even more anonymous than last year! As we move into 2025, the IT bag is unrecognizable and will force people to ask you what you are carrying. Love this!
Many brands and designers have been exposed for over-charging for their handbags. This has created an even bigger backlash towards logos and handbag styles which are recognizable. Even if a bag does not have a logo, but is easily named by one glance, it is over and out. This has created a vacuum which is elevating less expensive handbags, as well as everyday brands and emerging designers to the forefront of the IT bag world.
The biggest trends in handbags are silhouettes, quality of materials, and craftsmanship. Look for strong bags which can withstand your lifestyle. Also look for strong stitches and flawless craftsmanship. Surprisingly, you can find these bags for under $1000, under $500, and even under $200! All of the bags featured above are under $1000. Love that!
So, as you find your anonymous handbag for the winter season, as well as the entirety of 2025, there are a few silhouettes you will want to focus on.
Moon Shaped Bags: The moon shaped bag is still going strong in 2025. A derivative of the hobo handbag, the moon shaped bag can also double as a mini shoulder bag; another emerging trend in the new year.
Slouchy Bucket Bags: This trend is staying put. If you already have one, fabulous! If not, invest in one for the new year. It is a great “everything” bag as well as an alternative to the tote. The ones featured above are under $200. Love!
Suede: This soft fabrication is continuing well into 2025. Since soft is the fabric type of the moment, suede fits right in. Love that!
Belted Satchels: Satchels and east/west totes are getting belted. You will be hard-pressed to not see this style in stores and on the street. My favorite is the one featured above, but they are everywhere. This style can be structured or slouchy, depending on your mood.
Small Shoulder Bags: The mini shoulder bags, and baguettes, of the early 2000’s are back. If you have a vintage one, perfect! Pull it out of storage and rock it this year. If not, there are plenty in stores to choose from. I happen to love this one.
Boxy Bags: Small, boxy totes are a great alternative to regular totes, buckets, and satchels. They have a casual vibe and anonymous look. My next handbag will be this one!
There you have it! The anonymous handbag styles to rock on the streets this winter 2025 season, as well as throughout 2025. Love that!
Although the world of IT bags is fuzzy right now with so many styles being hot on the street, this shoulder bag, also classified as a satchel, from ALAIA, is starting to turn heads.
The Le Teckel handbag features double straps like a classic satchel, but in this case, they are long enough to wear as a shoulder bag. ALAIA created a style which is short on height, and long on length, creating a hot dog silhouette. They are not the only fashion house to create a handbag this season in this shape, there are others out there. That being said, the ALAIA Le Teckel shoulder bag is the hottest east/west satchel on the streets; making it the IT bag of the trend.
Did I say trend? Yes, yes I did. One could argue the beautiful craftsmanship of this bag is investment worthy, but let’s face it, this style is trendy and will be relevant for a maximum of three years, possibly a little bit less. If you don’t mind a good trend, you can purchase this bag and sell it after two years in order to maximize your return. Unless of course you love it, then keep it in your wardrobe forever.
This version of the east/west satchel is priced under $2500, but you can find versions higher than that, as well as priced much lower. There is a price point for everyone this season to be able to rock the east/west satchel trend. Love that!
Shop the east/west satchel trend online:
What do think of this current IT bag? Will you be rocking the ALAIA Le Teckel? Or a similar style?
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