Welcome to our list of 10 New Designer Bags That Are Becoming Classics!
The most classic designer bags were designed several decades ago, it takes years to really achieve that classic status. But there are some bags that are on their way to becoming classics! Here I’ll show you 10 bags that were launched in the last 10 years and will become classics! They might not exactly be new but also haven’t been around long enough to solidify their status.
So, without further ado here are 10 New Designer Bags That Are Becoming Classics:
1. Chanel Boy Bag
The oldest and the most classic bag on this list, the Boy is an icon! Debuted in 2011 in Chanel’s Fall/Winter collection, the Chanel Boy Bag struck a chord among lovers of Chanel handbags and romantics alike, cementing a place as a mainstay in Chanel’s collection. For this handbag, Karl Lagerfeld was inspired by Chanel’s life. Arthur “Boy” Capel was a polo player and Coco Chanel’s greatest love, with whom she had a nine-year passionate affair. With the Boy Bag, Chanel offers a more masculine edge, paying homage to the radical spirit of Coco Chanel and her mission to push the boundaries of femininity and gender norms.
To little surprise, this Chanel bag was met with a surge of demand, quickly becoming one of Chanel’s most sought-after styles among style icons. Characterized by its lego-brick lock and main body framed by straight edges, the Chanel Boy Bag is admired for its versatile silhouette and unique, limited-edition versions.
Nearly every season, exciting and unexpected variations of the Boy Bag are released, keeping the Chanel community on its toes and always eager for more.
2. Saint Laurent Sac de Jour
The most classic of all Saint Laurent bags the Sac De Jour was designed in 2013 by then creative director Hedi Slimane. The Sac De Jour or bag of the day was inspired by the Hermès Birkin and is one of those bags that will never go out of style. This bag also does not have flashy logos, only a small Saint Laurent Paris marking near the top.
This bag is elegant, chic and fashionable and with the different sizes offered they can easily go from work, to lunch, to a night out.
3. Louis Vuitton Capucines
The iconic Capucines handbag displays a host of House signatures: leather-wrapped LV Initials, jewel-like handle mounts inspired by historic trunks, and a distinctive flap with a Monogram Flower motif. Timelessly elegant, this charming model can be carried by hand or worn cross-body on its detachable strap. First launched in 2013, the Capucines is named for the Parisian street where Louis Vuitton first opened shop, in 1854. Since its launch, this bag has become one of the most famous Louis Vuitton bags. The quality of the bag and the attention to the detail is unmatched.
It’s a sophisticated style, perfect for both day and night.
4. Celine Triomphe
This is the perfect everyday crossbody bag. The Celine Triomphe bag was designed by Hedi Slimane in 2018 and it bears the Celine logo designed by Celine Vipiana herself. In 1973, Vipiana introduced a newly designed logo that featured an intertwined double C design, with an intricate center pattern that nodded to the architecture of the Arc de Triomphe. The bag has become a classic and its understated and minimalistic look is a perfect representation of the Celine style. This is a popular bag, but not so much as the Gucci or Louis Vuitton ones we see around, it is an amazing style you won’t regret buying!
This is a bag that is well on its way to becoming a classic designer bag!
5. Loewe Puzzle
An amazing crossbody option, the Puzzle is iconic and chic. Just about a year into his appointment, Jonathan Anderson added a significant handbag to the Loewe repertoire, one that gave the skills of the label’s craftspeople an especially fine showcase. Enter the Puzzle bag, which was first seen at the men’s spring 2015 show in Paris. Like all Loewe bags, the Puzzle is handcrafted in Madrid, with approximately nine pieces of leather precisely patchworked together, the process takes an estimated nine hours. Available in calfskin, pebbled calfskin, and goatskin in regular, small, mini, and nano sizes, the bag didn’t take long before turning up on all the chicest influencers and culture-makers. The Puzzle has become a Loewe icon! With its innovative cuboid shape, volume is created through precise cutting so the Puzzle bag can be worn in different ways, from shoulder bag to clutch and it folds completely until it’s flat.
This is that rare kind of bag that combines classic styles with modernity and will not go out of style!
6. Prada Cleo
The Prada Cleo bag with sophisticated allure reinterprets an iconic design of the brand from the 1990’s, it was launched in late 2020. Sleek curved lines emphasized by the particular construction rounded on the bottom and sides give this hobo bag a soft, light look. Brushed leather, a modern and versatile material that is distinctive in Prada collections, is ideal for creating always new combinations and contrasts. The Cleo bag now comes in a mini size, with a shoulder strap and also with a flap, not to mention the multiple colors, patterns and materials.
This bag will be a staple in your wardrobe. It is a chic, cool and beautiful bag that you will love for many years.
7. Dior Book Tote
The Book Tote was launched in 2018, today is a favorite of Dior clients and is for sure becoming a classic! It’s not difficult to see why Dior’s Book Tote remains so popular – the style, which has fast become a staple of the house, is the perfect way to elevate any daytime ensemble. The Dior Book Tote is distinguished by its seamless combination of sophistication and relaxed style. The Maria Grazia Chiuri creation has been reimaged in an array of silhouettes and styles, each one as elegant as the last. The tote exemplifies the House’s signature savoir-faire and may be carried by hand or worn over the shoulder.
And if you are tired of the classic Dior print, each seasonal collection comes with new designs for you to choose from.
8. Valentino Roman Stud Shoulder Bag
Remaining faithful to Valentino Garavani’s celebrated heritage, the Roman Stud shoulder chain bag is adorned with the House’s iconic Romanstuds. Crafted from smooth leather, the textured design – including the hammered hardware and quilted stitching – gives the piece a multidimensional finish, tapping into the label’s coveted feminine-meets-rock aesthetic. This multifunctional accessory can be worn across the body, slung over the shoulder or held as a clutch. Is a bag that can be worn on multiple occasions, it can take you easily from day to night! Becoming as iconic as the rockstud bag, this one will continue to be in style for a very long time.
If you are looking for the one Valentino bag that is worth spending your money on, I would say is this one.
9. Louis Vuitton Twist
Crafted from the House’s emblematic Epi leather, the Twist chain bag features the now-iconic LV Twist lock, a sculptural signature in silvery polished metal. Unexpectedly roomy thanks to the cleverly designed “wave” base, this beautifully made bag is a fashionable day-to-evening companion. The sliding chain strap can be doubled for shoulder carry or lengthened for cross-body wear. A New Classic of the House, the Twist bag was introduced at the 2015 Cruise show. A departure from the brand’s signature monogram print, the Twist is neat, compact and available in an assortment of colourful shades and patterns.
There are neutrals too of course, in a muted palette of black, brown and beige. So if you like muted bags, this might be the one for you!
10. Saint Laurent LouLou
Designed in 2017 by Anthony Vaccarello, this is one of the most well-known styles of the brand. Named after LouLou de la Falaise, Yves Saint Laurent’s close friend and muse for more than three decades, the LouLou is one of the most beloved bags in Saint Laurent’s arsenal. Is a classic flap style bag that also has a more laidback style. Its hallmarks are its soft but boxy structure, front flap closure, and quilted chevron finish. Having become a staple of Saint Laurent’s accessories offerings, the LouLou is now available in more sizes, ranging from a small over-the-shoulder bag to one that’s oversized enough to carry your laptop or whatever else you may need. There is also the puffer version if you would like a cooler vibe.
The LouLou is versatile and stylish, and is on its way to become a classic designer bag!
