Every season there's a wealth of striking new bags, and in many cases brands reinvent classic models to create the ultimate new cult handbag. In this guide we take you through the bestselling bags for autumn/winter 2018/19 and the designer bag names to know. While Chloé’s Drew and Faye bags have reigned supreme on the street style scene, the AW18 collection saw the launch of two new styles ‒ the Roy and the Tess. Gucci’s Marmont bag remains one of the most searched for bags, but with the house’s penchant for flamboyance the Rajah bag has been created, featuring a tiger head and the Gucci horsebit. Loewe, Fendi and JW Anderson offer style names to get acquainted with, too, so before you head off shopping, read our guide to the top bag names you need to know for AW18.
From the Chloé Tess bag to the JW Anderson Disc bag, there’s a host of covetable new-season handbags to enjoy. In this guide we select the top 10 new bag names to know from your favourite designers
Louis Vuitton New Wave bag, €1,680
With a striking wave silhouette and quilted design, the new Louis Vuitton New Wave bags have quickly become cult accessories on the street style scene. The look is inspired by the 80s musical movement of the same name and the striking seasonal hues in the collection will ensure that these bags becomes collector’s items.
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Chloé Tess leather shoulder bag, €1,390
The Tess bag is another new-season launch by Chloé, and it is ideal for elevating your look instantly. The new thicker shoulder strap and chunky gold ring make it a durable, hands-free offering this season.
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Fendi Mon Trésor bucket bag, €1,490
Fendi launched its Mon Trésor bucket bag on the SS18 runway and the style has been making waves ever since. The AW18 new-season releases have seen the new Mon Trésor spiral to become one of the season’s most sought-after bags; in particular the Fendi logo print is a big draw.
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Balenciaga Triangle Duffle S bag, €1,495
Looking to invest in one of fashion’s most coveted pieces of the season? The striking Balenciaga Triangle Duffle S shoulder bag is one the most in-demand styles of AW18. Designed under the creative direction of Demna Gvasalia, the Triangle Duffle S bag is an example of the brand’s new, cooler aesthetic.
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JW Anderson Disc bag, €1,470
JW Anderson’s Disc bag is set to challenge the Pierce bag as the brand’s most sought-after handbag. The Disc bag has a cleverly modernised satchel shape and it features similar hardware to the Pierce, and lace rope side details.
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Chloé Roy medium leather and suede shoulder bag, €1,650
Chloé’s new-season Roy bag has been grabbing attention thanks to its understated looks of clean lines with a boxy silhouette. Polished and tidy, it is the perfect style for minimalists.
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Mulberry Harlow satchel, €1,295
For autumn/winter 2018/19, Mulberry presented a very British collection, having taken inspiration from the British aristocracy and in particular the Queen. The new Harlow is a classic example of this, and it offers an elegant top handle and a double-flap front closure. Finished with a new interpretation of the brand’s signature Rider’s Lock, it is a sophisticated offering for the new season.
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Gucci Rajah small leather shoulder bag, €2,490
For Gucci’s autumn/winter 2018/19 collection the brand introduced its Rajah bag, inspired by the house code of the tiger. The bag has an envelope silhouette and features a crystal embellished tiger head motif and thick gold straps.
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Loewe Gate shoulder bag, €1,900
Loewe bags have gained a cult following thanks to their artfully constructed and often unusual shapes. This season the Gate bag is making a strong case for the status of AW18 ‘It’ bag, with its double strap detailing stealing the hearts of many discerning fashion lovers.
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Burberry small leather belt bag, £1,850
The most recent bag style in the Burberry collection is the belt bag, inspired by the brand’s trench coat. It has been created with a range of interchangeable belts in clashing, flamboyant colours.
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