Tate McRae Is Already Wearing the #1 It Bag of 2026


Now that we've entered the final few months of 2025, some of us are already planning our 2026 wardrobes. I rarely splurge on designer bags, but when I do, I carefully consider the purchase from all angles. To start, I think about whether I want an everyday bag for running errands, a work tote that will fit my laptop, a party purse for nighttime events, or something in between. Then I take a long look at my budget to determine my price range. Finally, I mull over which bags truly excite me.
Right now, I can confidently say that only one forthcoming bag launch is sparking joy for me: the leopard Fendi Baguette handbag from the S/S 26 collection. Well before its launch date, Tate McRae was spotted wearing the bag in New York City. Her casual stroll comes hot off the heels of her performance at the VMAs. (By the way, if you missed it, one of my colleagues shared her POV from inside the arena.) Scroll down to see how McRae styled her soon-to-be-iconic Fendi bag.
On Tate McRae: Fendi bag
Tate McRae's Unreleased Fendi Bag
I'm planning on purchasing this as soon as it hits shelves next year.
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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.
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