Discover the 2024 handbag trend: the half-moon bag
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As our handbags are set to gain volume in the spring, we are opting for a more minimalist and chic style as we wrap up winter 2024. Let’s discover our selection of half-moon bags to adopt day or night!
The half-moon bag: the hit bag to have on hand!
Before diving back into the XXL frenzy in leather goods and personalizing our bags with charms like Jane Birkin, let’s enjoy the smaller models a little longer.
Also known as the half-moon bag in English, or hobo, the half-moon bag seems to confirm its essential place this season. Worn on the shoulder, arm, or hand depending on the model, this piece charms with its round and feminine silhouette.
This cut, which is a classic in leather goods, has even left its mark on more urban and streetwear styles. Much like the fanny pack, which has experienced an unnamed renaissance in recent years. It has left our waist to now be worn as a handbag, thus adopting the half-moon shape.
The strength of the half-moon bag is its ability to easily adapt to many styles, while adding a touch of originality and playing on a retro aesthetic. This chameleon piece can thus be paired with an elegant evening outfit, an Old Money style, or even a colorful everyday look. The choice of material, its flexibility, and its craftsmanship will significantly contribute to the image that the bag will convey.
Our selection of half-moon bags on Modalova
If the half-moon bag catches your eye, we have prepared a selection of models with varied silhouettes to suit all styles!
The asymmetrical hobo version from The Row or Ekme
Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Zoë Kravitz, Emily Ratajkowski… All have recently adopted the elegant half-moon bag from the Olsen sisters’ brand, The Row. A touch retro with its asymmetrical shape and absolutely feminine with its curves, this model is particularly appealing due to its Quiet Luxury spirit. It has quickly established itself as the shoulder bag to have, inspiring other brands with the originality of its lines.
The half-moon bag with a baguette spirit silhouette
Here is the perfect model if your heart sways between the half-moon bag and the baguette bag. Here, we discover fine lines and a refined cut. It is worn on the shoulder, close to the body, like a delicate jewel. For a touch of color, let yourself be seduced by the shade that is set to mark 2024: blue.
A graphic and rounded half-moon bag
To play even more with shapes, choose a model that is entirely rounded. Almost hiding when worn on the shoulder, this handbag adds a touch of controlled originality to your outfit. Smooth leather, quilted, or monogram printed… It’s up to you to choose one that harmonizes with your style.
A half-moon bag with textured effects
For several months, textured effects seem to have taken the leather goods world by storm. Recently, the Spanish house Loewe has made waves with its Squeeze bag model. This piece features soft leather and reveals a retro silhouette, with a pleated material design. This vintage aesthetic is at the heart of current trends, as we have seen recently with the Eclectic Grandpa Core style.
In addition to playing with the material, we are rethinking the piece with a new vision of volume. The vintage spirit is notably making its way into half-moon bags with a cargo style, featuring added pockets on the front. The color red remains one of the standout shades of the moment and looks wonderful on a half-moon bag.
A sportswear spirit half-moon bag
The half-moon bag also lends itself to a more streetwear or sportswear style, particularly through pieces made from fabrics or featuring more urban straps.
A half-moon bag full of character
If you want to make your handbag the standout piece of your outfit, the half-moon bag is perfect for that. For this, look for pieces that integrate touches of originality in their design.
Once tried, the half-moon bag is quickly adopted and never leaves our arm!
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