Handbag Trends: Craftsmanship, Affordable Luxury, Celebrity Influence

In 2025, shoulder bags and handbags remain essential fashion accessories that blend style with functionality, with shopping roundups highlighting options from DressBerry, Provogue and Fastrack—from off‑white classics to croc‑finish and quilted chain styles. Affordable‑luxury crossbodies like Quince’s Loewe‑esque design (about $120) are praised for soft leather, roomy interiors and versatile straps. Luxury houses emphasize craftsmanship: Bottega Veneta’s iconic Cabat and intrecciato weave are celebrated at its Montebello Vicentino atelier, where artisans hand‑weave each bag over two days, underscoring a logo‑less aesthetic. Celebrity sightings are influencing interest in accessories, with Jessica Alba seen carrying a Quince crossbody and Scarlett Johansson photographed wearing BaubleBar’s Billie 18K‑gold‑plated necklace. Overall trends show a mix of heritage craftsmanship, practical everyday pieces and celebrity influence shaping French, Italian and global handbag styles.