What comes after the belted bag craze? Pockets, pockets, and more pockets. Indeed, the hottest carryalls at New York Fashion Week this season seem to be adorned with functional exterior compartments.
The sheer density of options might be new, but the instinct is not. This year's stylish take on schlepping harkens back to the utilitarian vibe that swept runways in 2023, bringing pocket shoulder bag styles to Miu Miu, Altuzarra, and Hermès. Spring 2025 bag trends later saw Chanel tack cell phone-sized slots onto the sides of quilted leather slings and Miu Miu add zippered front pouches to bookish canvas backpacks. Now, designers are iterating the look across silhouettes big and small for fall, winter, and beyond.
