Every season offers its fair share of must-have accessories. For a period, opera gloves were everywhere. Then everyone became obsessed with Coach's puffy Tabby bag. So all eyes were on the jewelry, the bags, the belts and even the hats models sported down recent runways. Turns out, Fall 2024's top bag trend kills two sartorial birds in one shot because bracelet bags also double as jewelry.
Since trends take some time to trickle down to the masses via fast fashion, the current inventory is mainly confined to designer brands. Alaïa, Chloe and Prada lead the way with dangling bags attached to the wrists, and in some cases elbows, of almost every model in their respective lineup. They range from hobo bags to fringe- or-stud-accented bucket bags. All pretty impressive forms of arm candy and each offers enough space to cart around your bare necessities.
The handles, aka bracelets, are designed to please minimalists and maximalists alike. Alexander McQueen's T-bar take provides a touch of negative space. Jil Sander's small tote boasts a twisted bracelet, just like those chunky necklaces that were and kinda still are popular. Then there's Jimmy Choo's elegant wristlet with a pearl and a gold ball decorating the handle. Chloe's contribution definitely leans more maximalist with trifectas of gold rings decorating each side.
Alaïa's rings are pretty straightforward, probably to let the actual bags steal the majority of the spotlight. Same goes for Jacquemus as its 3-D flowers are definitely the showstopper. Zara's orange box clutch is also big on personality.
If you're ready and willing to spend big bucks, keep reading to see the best bracelet bags for fall.
Prada Suede Mini-Bag, $2,750 at Prada
Jimmy Choo Xandra Embellished Silkette Wristlet, $1,395 at Neiman Marcus
Zara Box Clutch, $69.90 at Zara
Jil Sander Small Leather Tote Bag, $1,043 at Mytheresa
Alaïa Fringed Leather Bucket Bag, $2,190 at Net-a-Porter
Alexander McQueen Cross-Bar Bag in Brown, $3,300 at Alexander McQueen
Chloe Small Bracelet Hobo Bag in Suede Leather, $3,290 at Chloe
Mango Satin Bag With Metal Ring in Fuchsia, $45.99 at Mango
Jacquemus Le Petit Calino Brodé Mini Ring Handbag, $1,435 at Jacquemus
Gabriela Hearst Soft Demi Leather Clutch, $1,490 at Mytheresa
Bottega Veneta Medium Half Moon Woven Top Handle Bag in Purple-Gold, $2,650 at Nordstrom
ba&sh Swing Bag in Brown, $365 at ba&sh
Jimmy Choo Bon Bon Black Velvet Bag, $1,175 at Jimmy Choo
