This Is the Trendy Bag Shape Fashion People in NYC Are Fawning Over Right Now
Accessories are the tiny yet impactful way to express your personal style without trying too hard. Handbags have been my chosen form of expression lately, so I can attest to this firsthand. We've seen the way charms and Labubus have made them exciting to wear again, but what we often overlook is how the shape of a bag can be just as fun as those kitschy mini accessories. Actor Chase Sui Wonders proved this theory, styling a fiery red minidress and sleek black pumps with a quirkier bag shape. I clocked the cylinder shape of her purse right away and was obsessed.
The rounded, infinite edges of a cylinder bag, especially in leather, give an expensive and experimental energy to Sui Wonders's outfit. The bag complements the otherwise classic elements of her look so well. Sui Wonders was spotted carrying this bag trend around NYC, and as a fellow New Yorker, I can confirm this particular shape is everywhere among the fashion set. It's an effortless addition to any look, formal or casual, and is quite functional. The shape proves spacious enough to hold onto your prized possessions but small enough to run errands with throughout the city. If you're looking for a new It bag to add to your wardrobe, keep scrolling.
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Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.
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