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Molly Smith

The rumours are true – brown handbags are surpassing black this season, and here are 12 styles worth shopping

Images of brown bags.

From chocolate totes to cognac shoulder bags, brown bags are defining this winter's accessories trends. Slowly edging black handbags to the back of the wardrobe, brown might be one of the biggest autumn/winter fashion colour trends 2025, but thanks to its neutral hue, it's still got plenty of staying power, softening every look and adding depth and character to every outfit.

Visible across the handbag trends 2025, standout styles have gained momentum all season, such as Chloe's Paddington in a "crafty brown" and Isabel Marant's sumptuous suede moon bag. Notable brown handbag styles were also spotted on the Prada, Fendi, Miu Miu and Saint Laurent runways, cementing brown as the new black.

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