by Matt von Holtz.
Latest Handbag Collection
There’s something quietly radical about Miu Miu’s latest handbag collection. While the brand is best known for its playful irreverence, this season reveals a deeper obsession of craft, and tactile finesse. From nappa leather quilted into sculptural folds to woven textures that feel closer to gallery work than beachwear, the bags carry a distinct sense of purpose. Miuccia Prada has long blurred the line between ‘pretty’ and powerful, but here, beauty is a design strategy.
What sets this collection apart is how considered everything feels. Colours and shapes are decisive, and the materials do the talking with suede, raffia, canvas, matelassé each rendered with startling clarity. And whether you’re looking at the lemon leather basket or the marble-grey Wander, the question lingers… has Miu Miu just redefined its own idea of beauty?
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Canvas & Leather Bags
The Ivy and Beau bags recast simple materials as elevated essentials. The Ivy pairs crisp cotton canvas with warm brandy leather, its proportions engineered for daily ease. Beau’s form combines two-tone fabric panels and metallic trim, offering a dependable carry-all that remains fresh.
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IVY Beige & Brandy Canvas and Leather Bag – £1,400
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Beau Beige & Dark Brown Canvas and Leather Bag – £2,200
Styling Note – Tuck a crisp shirt into high-waisted denim and ankle boots.
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Red & Brandy Canvas and Leather Backpack – £1,520
Styling Note – Pair with a black shirt and tailored trousers.
Suede Statement Bags
Arcadie and Whiskey exemplify suede’s rich potential. Arcadie’s fuchsia hue is deepened by plush nap, while subtle padding shapes its profile. Whiskey injects character with a concealed flap pocket that flips expectation. Both models celebrate tactile richness without relying on excess ornamentation.
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Arcadie Fuchsia Suede Bag – £2,600
Styling Note – Offset its vibrancy with a neutral midi and strappy heels.
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Whiskey Suede Bag with Trick – £3,600
Woven Totes & Hobos
Raffia-effect, hobo and tote styles in interlaced fibres evoke a sensorial summer. The open-weave handbag channels alfresco markets, while the white-and-beige hobo drapes at the shoulder in relaxed intimacy.
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Beige & Cognac Raffia-Effect Woven Handbag – £1,520
Styling Note – Cinch a linen jumpsuit with a belt and step into espadrilles.
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White & Beige Woven Fabric Hobo Bag – £1,930
Styling Note – Layer over a flowing maxi and gladiator sandals.
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Beige & Cognac Woven Fabric Tote Bag – £780
Styling Note – Toss over a sharp blazer and slim-leg trousers.
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Natural & Cocoa Mesh Shoulder Bag – £1,750
Matelassé and Nappa Bags
Joie, Aventure and Wander distil leather into shapes that speak for themselves. Joie’s quilted matelassé offers gentle volum,; Aventure’s crisp folds refine its outline; Wander’s soft marble grey is playful and luxurious.
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Joie Briarwood Nappa Leather Bag – £2,850
Styling Note Drape a camel coat over your arm and pair with knee-high boots.
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Aventure Black Nappa Leather Bag – £2,300
Styling Note – Team with a leather jacket and skinny jeans for evenings.
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Aventure Mini Oak Nappa Leather Bag – £2,300
Styling Note – Slip over a floral midi with ballet flats.
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Wander Matelassé Marble Grey Nappa Leather Bag – £2,000
Styling Note – Wrap in a tailored coat and wide-leg trousers.
Unexpected Brightness
A pop of lemon yellow in this basket bag reaffirms Miu Miu’s gift for surprise. Its bright hue and open-topped shape inject energy into the line, proving that one bold element can shift the entire narrative of a collection.
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Lemon Yellow Leather Basket Bag – £2,400
Styling Note – Pair with a white linen dress and woven sandals.
So, are these the most beautiful bags Miu Miu has ever made? That question hinges on personal encounter: the unexpected heft of a suede handle, the slow reveal of a woven strand, the measured precision of a leather fold. Miu Miu’s SS25 bags resonate, feel indispensable once experienced. Decide for yourself which style earns the title as these bags invite you into a dialogue with design itself.
Styling Tips – How to Make the Most of Your New Handbag
- Let the Materials Lead Choose lightweight knits, cotton tailoring or linen coordinates to draw out the textural tension in woven, suede or nappa bags.
- Keep Accessories Minimal These handbags speak volumes. Avoid layering with heavy jewellery, think singular gold hoops or a fine chain.
- Play with Proportions Oversized trousers and sharp blazers work beautifully with sculpted or structured designs like the Aventure or Joie.
- Weekend-Ready Raffia Style raffia textures with basket-woven flats, high-rise shorts and crisp shirting.
- Evening Transitions Transform day bags with a blazer and slingback heels to make them work harder after hours.
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