Prada! YSL! Alaïa! Every Top Brand Is Backing This Major 2025 Bag Trend
It may sound cliché, but as a maximalist and a fashion editor, I believe leopard print does count as a neutral. The playful print is the perfect accent to any look, whether it's worn simply or added to take an outfit to the next level. Speaking of accents, a bag is the ultimate way to incorporate this fun pattern into any ensemble.
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While the ageless print ebbs and flows in the market, the past two fashion seasons have given it new life. Leopard-print pants took over the internet, quickly followed by coats, and now, it's handbags—the best of all. Iconic brands such as Saint Laurent, Prada, and Alaïa blanketed their best-selling styles with the loud-luxury pattern, and of course, Hollywood's best dressed celebrities swiftly got on board.
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Zoë Kravitz, Kate Moss, Hailey Bieber, and Laura Harrier have all recently embraced leopard in various forms, favoring Saint Laurent's Bea and Le 5 à 7 styles predominantly. While there are ample luxury options, there are also plenty of budget-friendly leopard bags on the market. Below, dive into the best in the industry.
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What Are 2025's Other Bag Trends?
Based on the fall/winter and spring/summer 2025 runways, three handbag trends besides leopard-print bags are particularly notable. The first trend is the east-west bag, which is featured in collections from Ralph Lauren, Versace, Stella McCartney, and Prada, among others. These sleek, top-handled shoulder bags boast a horizontal silhouette and come in various colors and materials. Some standout pieces are Alaïa's Le Teckel bag, Savette's Symmetry Pochette Slim Leather Tote Bag, and Khaite's Lori bag. Also, designs that embody the office-siren aesthetic, such as COS's Studio Bowling Bag and Bottega Veneta's large Ciao Ciao tote in soft leather, have been prevalent and editor favorites. Finally, extra-large clutches that models tucked under their arms on the runways are gaining attention. We spotted these at Ferragamo, Coach, and Miu Miu, each featuring a soft composition that exudes a relaxed and effortlessly cool vibe.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Copelyn is a freelance fashion and accessory editor who formerly worked for Who What Wear as an associate shopping editor. Before her time at Who What Wear, Copelyn was at Bustle Digital Group, working on the accessory market for cover shoots and fashion features across Nylon, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Romper, and Elite Daily. Copelyn also previously worked at InStyle and Cosmopolitan in the fashion departments. Copelyn has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, she freelances in graphic and web design in the fashion space and loves to upcycle clothing, home décor, and sneakers.
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