Can you recall the first designer bag you ever had? For me, it was a gift from my father—a ’90-inspired rainbow-hued Coach bag with an aqua-blue shoulder strap that I wore to death. The joy that my first bag brought me turned me into somewhat of a purse aficionado. I’m always stalking the runway to spot which bag trends are bubbling up, I’m forever scrolling through The RealReal for hidden gems, and I am constantly scouring sales to secure a bag for less. Basically, I’m a bag lady to my core. And if you’re reading this, I’m guessing that you, too, have a thing for handbags. Although I love my bags, that doesn’t mean that discerning which designer handbags are worth the investment comes easy.
It makes it more challenging because there’s a constant stream of new designer bags, and I’m generally pickier. I’m chasing that original euphoric feeling my first bag gave me, and if I’m being honest, not every bag can conjure butterflies. So which styles can make me giddy again? Ahead, I did some research around recent luxury drops and dug around Instagram to identify the eight newest designer handbags to be excited about right now. These are not only gaining popularity with the fashion set, but they’re also bound to make you feel like a child with an exciting new toy.
