The Slouchy Spirit Tote Bag: The Must-Have Piece of the Season!
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Here we go, it’s time to put away our summer tote bag and replace it with our back-to-school bag! And, judging by the emerging trends, the minimalist style is being dethroned by more substantial pieces. Indeed, oversize influences the shapes in leather goods this season and invites the return of the shopping bag. This catch-all handbag is making a comeback in our wardrobes, particularly showcasing a slouchy bag silhouette. It’s worth noting that the shopping bag wants to be soft, a bit vintage, practical, and definitely trendy.
Is the shopping bag signaling the end of the mini in 2024?
Although the mini has made its mark in every corner of our wardrobes lately, trends seem to be reversing. After the race for oversized coats two years ago, it’s now leather goods that are going big. From Loewe to Louis Vuitton, including Balenciaga, The Row, or Miu Miu, everyone has their eyes on the catch-all bag.
This handbag, which had taken a backseat due to our obsession with tiny models, is regaining its flair this season. The shopping bag is the new muse for designers, who are bending to the task of marrying practicality with aesthetics.
A busy working girl vibe takes hold of this model. Whether for work, daily life, or an impromptu getaway, it becomes the essential piece for fashion shows and our wardrobes. And our little finger tells us it could well cast a shadow over our Birkin given the excitement generated by pieces like the Loewe Puzzle bag or the Margaux bag from The Row.
What is a slouchy bag?
For several collections now, soft cuts have been making a comeback. Gradually, fabrics and leathers have lost their rigidity to play with their curves. Hence, the term slouchy bag was born. This refers to a model that allows for creases and isn’t pulled tight.
We have seen a rise in these material games, particularly from the creative Spanish house Loewe with its Squeeze bag.
The slouchy bag continues to assert itself in this second half of 2024, with the shopping bag enjoying a new hour of glory. This last one thus embraces this trend, all in softness, as well as the half-moon bag, to propose a trendy and oversized reinterpretation.
What style of shopping bag to adopt?
Worn on the shoulder, classically or crossbody, the shopping bag reveals various silhouettes this season to adapt to all styles.
In terms of color, the shopping bag is primarily chosen in dark tones this season. The timeless black bag faces serious competition from models in burgundy, dark brown, or forest green.
We are discovering a certain attraction to leather pieces. These are presented with a smooth, textured, glossy, matte, or aged finish. The versions in nubuck also feature among the sought-after pieces, alongside woven leather models. The latter displays a pronounced vintage aesthetic, in line with the burgundy hue of the season.
Likewise, some creations show a sewing technique to give structure to the piece while maintaining a sober and minimalist side.
Moreover, for a more streetwear vibe, some brands are reimagining the shopping bag with fabric, canvas, coated material, polyamide, etc.
These differences in materials echo the differing cuts. Notably, with varying handle lengths. Thus, some pieces offer a quiet luxury style, while others nod to pieces from the 2000s or more urban inspirations.
Our selection of shopping bags for this back-to-school season
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