Top 5 Bag Trends for Spring/Summer 2025
With the first day of spring already behind us, it’s just about time to start planning a wardrobe refresh for the upcoming spring/summer 2025 season. The simplest way to do it? A handbag update, obviously! Btw, if you’ve been looking to freshen up your handbag collection for the upcoming spring/summer season, 2025’s bag trends are definitely worth exploring.
From sleek East-West silhouettes to effortlessly chic slouchy bags, this season’s bag trends are all about versatility and personality. Discover the top 5 bag trends of spring/summer 2025 in my expert roundup below. Whether you gravitate toward sleek minimalism or embrace bold, statement-making pieces, there’s a style on this list to suit every taste and personality.
1. East-West Bags
Over the past year, one distinct silhouette has been steadily rising in popularity, and for spring 2025, the east-west bag is officially the must-have shape. From reimagined classics to fresh new designs, this elongated, rectangular style is making a statement with its sleek and sophisticated profile, which allows it to adapt to a variety of looks. This season, though, the trend leans more towards over-the-shoulder variations, favoring clean lines and minimalist details that allow the striking proportions to shine. Think Alaia’s best-selling Le Teckel or The Row’s iconic Margaux Bag reimagined in east-west style.
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2. Hobo Bags
In January 2025, Chanel took the fashion world by storm by introducing their new 25 Bag. And needless to say that everyone instantly started speculating about how this new design and slouchy/hobo-style bags in general are poised to rule this summer. But to be honest, we are really expecting to see quite a few of those, starting with the same Chanel 25 Bag, which is expected to launch in quite a few gorgeous colors for spring 2025. Not to even mention that soft, unstructured bags drape beautifully, making them ideal for casual, everyday wear.
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3. Doctor Bags
Get ready to channel vintage sophistication, as the classic doctor bag is making its long-anticipated return for spring/summer 2025! Arriving in the form of rigid holdalls at Loro Piana and The Row to more laid-back styles and Jil Sander and Miu Miu, the retro-inspired silhouette offers a fresh take on the oversized bag trend that has dominated in recent years. The secret to nailing the look? A lived-in feel. Whether casually left open, as seen on Jil Sander’s runway, or crafted from soft, worn-in materials like suede—Miu Miu’s take—the doctor bag is all about effortless refinement.
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4. Belted Bags
Fashion is all about the details, and in 2025, it’s all about the belt. Prada’s belt bag was a standout piece for fall/winter 2024, and for spring 2025, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons have further reimagined the silhouette with a striking studded belt closure. And the trend doesn’t stop here—designers like Proenza Schouler, Toteme, Ferragamo, and Hermès have also put their own spin on belted bags, proving that there are tons of ways to showcase this, on one hand, very humble detail.
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5. Reptilian Print Bags
2024 was all about the leopard print. And in 2025 the trend for animal print is here to stay, though with a slight twist: it’s all going to be about the snake print this time. But hey, after all, 2025 is the Year of the Snake! So, a little bit of the reptilian print won’t hurt. At the spring/summer 2025 runways specifically, we saw Dries Van Noten play with bold contrasts, showcasing the print in striking cherry red and black, while Valentino’s Alessandro Michele opted for a more organic approach, featuring neutral tones in rich beige and brown hues.
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From the polished East-West silhouette to the effortless appeal of slouchy hobo bags, this season’s bags are all about versatility and impact. Which trend will you be adding to your collection?
