As much as I love a good black bag, I must admit that I feel like I’m missing out on something when that’s what I’m carrying around in the middle of spring (and summer, of course). This year more than ever, I’m already seeing a lot of non-black bags roaming the streets of basically every city on the map. Speaking from personal experience, I wear a lot of neutrals and one of my favorite things to do is pair them with accessories that are a bit more exciting. That said, some of the bag color trends out there right now are, in fact, neutrals, but they’re interesting neutrals.
I take it that since you’re here, you’re probably interested in doing some bag shopping, and you’ve clearly come to the right place. Below, I’m highlighting the seven biggest handbag color trends on the market right now. I know that bags can be a significant investment, but I think that these particular color trends will stand the test of time, and I selected plenty of shoppable bags that you’ll want to hang onto for years. Keep scrolling to familiarize yourself with the color trends and shop my bag picks for each.
Burgundy
Perhaps the biggest color trend of 2024 thus far, it’s no surprise that burgundy bags are popping up everywhere. Loewe and Bottega Veneta, in particular, are heavily invested in the color trend, which says a lot.
Pictured: Bottega Veneta bag
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Loewe
Squeeze Small Chain-Embellished Gathered Leather Tote in Burgundy
Reformation
Rafaella Shoulder Bag in Bordeaux Leather
Mango
Lattice Design Bag in Burgundy
Bottega Veneta
Mini Intrecciato Leather Crossbody Bag in Barolo
Olive Green
Olive-green bags are a great alternative to camel or tan if you want something a little more unique but just as versatile. I think this color trend is just getting started and will soon be everywhere.
Pictured: Bottega Veneta bag
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Bottega Veneta
Medium Solstice Shoulder Bag in Mud
Saint Laurent
Le 5 à 7 Supple Small in Grained Leather in Light Musk
Loewe
Puzzle Fold Convertible Medium Leather Tote in Dark Green
Red
To the surprise of no one—as the red trend is still going strong—red bags are one of the most popular alternatives to black out there right now. I just got one myself and have been using it even more than I thought I would.
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Prada
Galleria Patent Leather Mini Bag in Cherry Red
Reformation
Small Silvana Bucket Bag in Lipstick
Ferragamo
Small Hug Leather Top Handle Bag in Flame Red
The Row
Abby Small Suede Shoulder Bag in Brick
Gray
Another neutral that feels fresher than black is gray. I love how adaptable gray bags are and find that they work beautifully with every shade on the color wheel.
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Bottega Veneta
Candy Arco Leather Tote Bag in Thunder
Ferragamo
Arch Leather Hobo Bag in Fog Grey
Zara
Asymmetric Crossbody Bag in Blue
Coach
Crossgrain Leather Convertible Shoulder Bag in Grey Blue
Bright Blue
If it’s a bold color you’re seeking ahead of summer, bright blue is for you. It’s the pop of color that’ll make neutral-colored outfits look seasonally appropriate with minimal effort.
Staud Valerie Shoulder Bag in Blue Hydrangea Ferragamo Hug Large Embellished Leather Shoulder Bag in Blue Mansur Gavriel Mini Candy Leather Hobo Bag in Lago Maeve The Tate Beaded Handbag in Turquoise Twenty-twenty-four has been all about espresso brown, and you’ll get no complaints from me about this. In addition to being as versatile as black, it’ll make all of your outfits look more expensive. Alaïa Djinn Paneled Leather Shoulder Bag in Brown Mango Shoulder Bag With Strap in Chocolate Mango Leather-Effect Shopper Bag in Chocolate Toteme Chain Bag in Dark Brown Off-white bags always look chic and fresh. It’s such a staple color for handbags year after year, it’s practically anti-trendy. Toteme T-Lock Leather Clutch in Milk The Row Leather Half Moon Bag in Ivory Gucci Jackie Small Shoulder Bag in Ivory Patent Leather STAUD Ollie Zip Leather Shoulder Bag in Cream
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Espresso
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Off-White
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