7 Bag Colors the Fashion Crowd Is Wearing Instead of Black

By wazup on April 10, 2024 Comments Closed / 32 views

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.

Shop Burgundy Bags

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.

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Bottega Veneta

Medium Solstice Shoulder Bag in Mud

Coach

Cary Crossbody Bag

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.

Aimee Song's grey Hermès handbag — *Pictured: Hermès bag*

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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.

Blue Versace bag — *Pictured: Versace bag*

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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

Espresso

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.