The autumn/winter 2019/20 collections have given rise to a host of new designer ‘It’ bags. While styles such as the Louis Vuitton Speedy and the Chanel Boy bag have long had icon status, the new AW19 range has seen them redesigned, giving them a new lease of life. There are plenty of new handbag models to covet this AW19, such as the Chloé Aby bag, for which the brand looked to the 2006 Paddington bag for inspiration. Louis Vuitton has also looked through its archives, and it has created the new Louis Vuitton Mini Luggage Vertical bag, a sartorial tribute to the brand’s travel roots. Whether you are wanting to invest in a new style for the season or looking to revive an old faithful in a new colourway, be sure to seek inspiration from our guide to the best AW19 French designer handbags here.
Looking for the perfect souvenir from Paris? Why not invest in a new-season handbag from one of the country’s best designers? Discover the best French designer handbags for AW19 here, including offerings from Chanel, Chloé and Louis Vuitton
Chloé Medium Aby Day bag, €1,850
Introduced for the pre-autumn collection, the new Chloé Aby bag is sure to reach cult status this season. Inspired by the Chloé Paddington bag, which had peak ‘It’ appeal in 2006, the bag features the brand’s signature padlock charm and polished hardware.
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Chanel 19 bag, price on request
Chanel already has a roster of cult handbags, from the Boy bag to the 2.55 style. The AW19 collections unveiled the new Chanel 19 handbag. An update on the Chanel 2.55 bag, which was first designed in 1955, the bag takes similar style cues from the original but is more slouchy in design. It is ideal for everyday use.
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Louis Vuitton Néonoé bag, €1,490
For its latest capsule collection Louis Vuitton has sought to give its famous monogram a new lease of life with animal prints. Named the Monogram Jungle, the new collection sees the Neverful, Onthego and the new NéoNoé interpreted with animal patterns.
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Louis Vuitton Mini Luggage Vertical bag, €2,100
The Louis Vuitton Mini Luggage Vertical bag pays tribute to the brand’s travel heritage. New for AW19, the bag can be held by the rigid top handle or it can be carried across body thanks to the removable leather strap.
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Louis Vuitton Petite Malle bag, €4,000
The Petite Malle is one of Louis Vuitton’s most sought-after bag styles and for AW19 the renowned shape gets a new design. The Petite Malle bag has been adorned with the new Monogram LV Pop print, with an almost 3D effect that upgrades the signature LV pattern.
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Saint Laurent Kate bag, €1,290
The Saint Laurent Kate bag would make a timeless edition to a handbag collection. The sleek bag has been given a new lift for AW19, with a host of new colourways and patterns. While the YSL logo dates back to the 1960s, the fun neon colour puts it firmly in the modern age.
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Balmain x Cara Romeo quilted leather bag, €2,190
Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing has collaborated with model Cara Delevingne for one of his brand’s newest launches. The quilted leather bag has been adorned with gold metal studs while the unique shape allows it to be carried via a gold metal top handle or a removable strap.
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Chloé Mini Chloé C bag, €1,290
The Chloé C bag has been one of the most popular bag launches of recent seasons. For AW19 the bold jewellery aesthetic and signature gold C remain but this time the bag is available in a host of new colourways, including brights.
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Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir Webbing bag, €290
Longchamp famously drew inspiration from origami when creating Le Pliage, and this has become a cult travel bag worldwide. The new Le Pliage Cuir embraces a bolder look. The leather bag has been designed in a palette of top colours while keeping the folded structure.
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Chanel white box bag, price on request
Season after season Chanel presents one of the most anticipated shows of the fashion week schedule, with its themed sets just as covetable as the accessories. For AW19 Chanel took its audience to a snowy ski resort in the Alps and offered a host of themed accessories including this Chanel ski lift-inspired bag.
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