The Beloved ’90s Shoulder Bag Gets a Modern Update for 2020
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The ’90s shoulder bag has been popular among It girls, street style stars, and celebrities alike for the past few seasons. While iconic designer shapes such as Dior’s Saddle bag and Fendi’s Baguette remain popular, fresh takes on the style are giving the bag a totally modern makeover. The classic, rectangular-flapped bags are getting smoother edges and more eye-catching shapes; Rejina Pyo’s Banana bag (it looks quite literally like your afternoon snack) and Coperni’s moon-shaped shoulder bag are just two examples.
Sculptural shapes are no longer just for decorative earrings or statement heels. Accessory designers like Carolina Santo Domingo and S.Joon have crafted versions of the shoulder bag in crescent and tulip-like shapes, respectively, adding crafty details like two-tone leathers, stamped crocs, and acrylic tortoise detailing. Alternatively, squish-able soft pouches and hobo bags have married into the ultimate hybrid baguette, with options from Bottega Veneta, Rag Bone, and Staud. Bella Hadid, unsurprisingly, is a fan of the trend.
If you’re looking to add a hands-free bag to your repertoire, consider one of these updated purses, which offer a fresh, more minimalistic approach to the classic luxury style (which can be pricey when bought new and hard to find in vintage). Get up to speed for 2020—shop the best shoulder bags of the season, below.
