10 new designer bags to add to your wish list

It does not take a Valentino superfan to recognise the brand’s iconic pyramidal Rockstuds. Casting a bigger spotlight on the classic golden studs, this time in maxi size, Valentino Garavani’s new Roman Stud bag takes the cake as one of the most exciting designer drops of the Resort 2021 season.

Prominently clutched in the arms of Zendaya in the much-discussed campaign shoot announcing the actress’s appointment as the new face of Valentino, the Roman Stud bag has since been making waves and sparking chatter across the industry since its first release, having been toted by celebrities from Angelina Jolie to Qin Lan. The chain bag’s studs were inspired by the architectural masonry found in Roman palazzos, and it features a top handle strap as well as a structured boxy shape.

For Christmas this year, Gucci partook in a little festive decorating on its own – in the form of its signature Marmont bags. Dressing the signature accessory in quintessential sequins in bright pops of pastels, gold and silver, the brand reinvigorates the Marmont shoulder bag with classic holiday motifs.

Bound to stand out even in a cluster of tinsels and streamers, this special edition of the Marmont is crafted from micro sequins sewn onto a silk base, with the Double G logo taking centre stage in shiny silver.

Chanel’s novelty bags are known to be collector items, often thrilling fans with their thematic designs and whimsical presentations. It’s safe to say that the same goes for this season’s iteration: a classic Chanel 19 flap bag embellished with glittering sequined embroideries, in a rich shade of emerald green to spark the festive senses.

Adding an exquisite touch (as if a Chanel bag required it in the first place) to the fan-favourite silhouette, Chanel emblazoned the bag with an enchanting geometric pattern that’s sophisticated with an old world glamour: a type of magic that’s befitting for the holidays.

Practical and designed for the urban woman, Dior’s Book Tote is one of the House’s most sought-after pieces today. Updated this season with a new iteration, the Book Tote features a kaleidoscopic pattern in neon pastels, with the hallmark bayadere stripe running horizontally across in pistachio green. Inspired by the spectacular light festivals in Southern Italy, the Dior in Lights collection embodies the captivating excitement and wonderment of the festive season.

With the widespread popularity of Prada’s Re-edition bag series from the early noughties going strong, it makes good sense why the brand has decided to tap into its iconic styles from the ‘90s for inspiration this season.

The Prada Cleo bag is materialised from the desire to reimagine, with fresh, contemporary updates, the brand’s famous archival bags that reigned with “It-bag” status during the ‘90s. This updated shoulder bag sports sleek curved lines with a rounded construction on the base for a soft, streamlined feel. For the festive season, the Cleo bag rendered in a dreamy shade of aqua looks to be a unique gift to ask for and cherish for life.

Add something a little playful into your list with Louis Vuitton’s creative new collection. The Game On series, released for Cruise 2021, is centered around the theme of playing cards – and hence the use of cheeky, fun-filled motifs. Synergising the House’s famed monogram with the suits of playing cards, the Game On series sees the brand’s iconic bags, like the the Dauphine, Speedy and Petite Malle showcasing bright colours of red, blue and fuschia to model after cirque-esque theme. The Vanity PM, however, stands out with its adorable and nifty silhouette. Featuring red hearts in place of the House’s usual blossom motif, the Game On Vanity PM finds a way to charm and delight this time of the year.

Designer for Fall/Winter 2020 by creative director Riccardo Tisci, Burberry’s Olympia shoulder bag premieres as the brand’s latest offering to rock the sartorial boats this season. Named after Olympia London, the location of the brand’s Fall/Winter 2020 fashion show, the Olympia pouch has a saddle-like silhouette with soft curved edges and a long shoulder strap sporting a symmetrical dome shape.

Marked by minimalism and pared down details, this contemporary number presents the ever-fervent shoulder bag trend with a greater degree of sophistication. New in for the festive season, the Olympia pouch is presented in a vintage check pattern that’s synonymous with the Burberry label.

Released for Spring/Summer 2021, Celine’s Marlou bags are distinguished by a silhouette that will surely set it apart from other bags: an origami-like cube that folds open and close at the top without a zip closure.

Crafted from suede calfskin in the colour of desert sand, this version of the Celine Marlou features the embroidery of the brand’s Triomphe motif – the double-C logo borrowed from the iconic contemporary Celine Triomphe shoulder bag. With decorative embroidery bolstering its appeal, this number appears almost as a mesmerising lantern to tote.

If what you desire is an oversized tote bag to conveniently haul almost everything you own, then Bottega Veneta’s brand new receptacle is what you shall seek. Rendered in a gentle shade of lavender that’s equal parts regal and sophisticated, the new tote bag is crafted from supple suede cashmere to an angular silhouette that fans out into rigid edges like a kite.

With two long nappa leathers that are knotted at the ends to keep it in place for a raw minimalist finish, this number offers a matching leather string tie closure that can be tied together at the opening. The brand’s intrecciato weave is, of course, once again displayed – but in maxi-sized woven panels which gives it a distinct craft-like feel.

The UGG x TELFAR collaboration was met with much hype after its recent reveal, and for good reason at that. As a relatively new brand (incepted in 2005) which has achieved cult-like status with its array of highly sought after shopping bags, TELFAR is the label to know.

Combine that with a collaboration with the ubiquitous brand UGG, with its iconic boots leaving their footprints all over the mainstream fashion industry, and you have a collection that’s bound to sell out fast. The limited-edition shearling-lined suede shopping bag from the collection sees Telfar’s signature shopping bags (which are usually made from vegan leather) sporting a cosier, warmer feel.

Unfortunately, the bag is due to be released in 2021 between the months of March to June, which means you probably can’t land your hands on it in time for Christmas this year. However, we’d say it’s worth the wait, and perhaps even worth a belated gift of sorts (a girl can only dream)? Either way, it’s bound to sell out quick, so keep your eyes peeled.

For more information, visit https://shop.telfar.net/pages/ugg-telfar-presale-t-c

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