Every print concern of Harper’s Bazaar options “Within the Market,” a column highlighting one of the best new gadgets of the season, shot solely behind the scenes within the Bazaar vogue closet. For the peak of fall, senior vogue and equipment editor Jaclyn Alexandra Cohen offers us an up-close take a look at the season’s finest funding luggage, all in covetable shades of brown.
On the workplace this season, the Bazaar vogue group has been asking ourselves one query: Is brown the brand new on a regular basis bag colour?
Designers appear to assume so. On the autumn/winter 2023 runways, homes from Bottega Veneta to Valentino remade their heritage luggage in lovely shades of wealthy, darkish brown. I’ve since noticed these chocolate-hued luggage throughout avenue model and all through the winter occasion circuit in NYC. The extra I see them, the extra I really feel that these shades are a softer and extra pure twist on a basic—the bag equal of adjusting your black mascara to the brown-black shade. There’s additionally an intriguing gradation of shades, from browns with purple and grey undertones to lighter, subtler tans. Whether or not paired with a tonal, all-beige seem like at Fendi, or worn Celine-style with denims, a collarless jacket, and bow shirt, these luggage have been confirmed to have vary.
Most of the season’s finest brown luggage got here by means of the Bazaar vogue closet for our current Fall and Winter print-issue photograph shoots, so I curated 21 of my favorites that every one serve their very own function and performance. Under, I break down one of the best designer brown luggage throughout six important classes to spherical out your bag assortment, from wish-list investments to those I’m already carrying.
The Shopper Tote
ORIGAMI LEATHER TOTE
BELTED SOFT TOTE
CLASSIC STRUCTURED TOTE
Yvonne Koné Little Filippo Bag
All of us want a carryall that lives as much as its identify. This season, designers are offering essentially the most luxurious takes with robust curved handles, buttery-soft leather-based, and all of the house. Whether or not you go for a extra clever method with Fendi’s origami tote, or a extra ’70s really feel with Celine’s belted delicate shopper, these Mary Poppins–esque luggage abruptly really feel far more refined.
The Prime-Deal with Bag
Delicate Double-Deal with Bag
FRAME BAG
Brandon Blackwood Jasmine Bag
BOWLER BAG
Crafted Deal with Bag
Ferragamo Prism Leather-based Prime Deal with Bag
Structured Half-Moon Bag
Whether or not it’s paired with denims and a blazer or trousers, a sweater, and an oversize wool coat, a brown top-handle bag offers any outfit a refined end. From a basic bowler form like Hermès (a wish-list funding) to Ferragamo’s sculpted deal with body form, these luggage lean formal with out feeling too dressed up. Added bonus: Theit construction lets you jam-pack them with out ruining their form.
The Spacious Hobo Bag
WOVEN CIRCLE HOBO
Bottega Veneta Medium Gemelli Bag
NORTH–SOUTH ADJUSTABLE HOBO
Il Bisonte Le Laudi Bucket Bag
OVERSIZE CARRYALL HOBO
Gucci Jackie 1961 Massive Shoulder Bag
Presenting the undercover commuter bag for the fashionable girl. Whether or not you’re catching a gymnasium class on the best way to work or touring to the workplace from a weekend away, these hobos are straightforward to hold and discreetly maintain every little thing you want. My favorites have a good time model signatures resembling Bottega’s woven leather-based and Gucci’s heritage Jackie silhouette (however additional oversize). Their sturdy handles make them straightforward to hold in your shoulder; some, like Il Bisonte’s model, even have an adjustable strap to put on crossbody.
The Easy Crossbody Baggage
SUEDE SADDLE CROSSBODY
Chloé Steph Medium Double Carry Bag
Chain and Embellished Crossbody
Dolce & Gabbana Devotion Shoulder Bag
QUILTED CLASSIC FLAP CROSSBODY
Crossbody luggage provide the freedom to be hands-free when strolling round a bookstore or going to an artwork gallery on the weekends. I additionally love their compact sizes. Generally, I pack one in my carryall tote to the workplace, so I can swap luggage if I’m headed to an occasion within the night. (They’re additionally helpful if I come out to an appointment noon.) Chloé’s model in suede or Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana’s quilted leather-based luggage are as practical as they’re luxurious.
The Elegant {Hardware} Clasp Baggage
FRAME-CLASP BUCKET BAG
Victoria Beckham Body Bucket Bag
CLASSIC SHOULDER CLASP BAG
TRIANGLE CLASP SHOULDER BAG
Saint Laurent Gaia Small Patent Brushed Shoulder Bag
Brown luggage with a refined {hardware} end are the right replace to clasp all of it collectively. Each has a hinged kiss-lock closure framing the highest, including a wholesome dose of classic appeal. For one thing extra sizable, attempt Victoria Beckham’s North–South bucket bag or Etro’s oversize shoulder bag; they’ll each suit your favourite on-the-go extras. (For me, the record features a pink Vitaminwater, a Mason Pearson hairbrush, and a travel-size Drunk Elephant moisturizer.) In case you’re heading out for the evening and want only some key gadgets, Saint Laurent’s compact shoulder bag is a complicated completion.
The Redefined Starter Bag
SUEDE CLASSIC STARTER BAG
Pierre Hardy Alpha Medium Suede Shoulder Bag
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SCULPTURAL CIRCLE BAG
CLUTCH SHOULDER BAG
Valentino Garavani V-Brand Mini Leather-based Shoulder Bag
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STRUCTURED SHOULDER BAG
Everybody remembers their first designer bag. This season, labels leaned into nostalgia by redefining the shoulder and handheld starter luggage we all know and love with graduated shapes and materials. Pierre Hardy coated its small shoulder bag in suede, whereas Telfar launched a sculptural circle silhouette. Valentino balanced perform and vogue with its logo-closure shoulder bag—it doubles as a clutch with a detachable strap.
Senior Vogue & Equipment Editor
Jaclyn Alexandra Cohen is Harper’s Bazaar’s Senior Vogue & Equipment Editor. Outdoors of the workplace she may be discovered downtown together with her twin sister, determine skating someplace or on the hunt for the right striped prime. Comply with her on Instagram @jaclynalexandra
