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Most Wanted Stylish Designer & Indie Handbag Picks of 2025

by Matt von Holtz.

 

The Best New Season Handbags

If you’re not already buzzing with excitement, you will be once you see this new season handbag line-up. We’re talking about a riot of colours that could make a peacock jealous, think electric green  or a fiery orange to spark your inner flame. Bag sizes mirror your mood swings, one moment you’re all about a micro bag, and the next, you’re throwing your life into an oversized tote because, honestly, why not? Their shapes reflect our personalities. From cheeky, rounded bucket bags to sharp, artistic masterpieces, these designs scream, “I’m not here to blend in.”

Colourful Highlights & Must-Have Shapes


Coccinelle’s C-Me Medium in Soleado captures a slice of the Italian Riviera, its golden hue promising endless summer daysPrada’s Bonnie in White? Minimalist perfection, pure and unadulterated style. This season’s mini bags are the real MVPs, with Strathberry’s Bay Mini Crossbody in Taupe Suede whispering luxury in your ear and Elleme’s Mini Boomerang in White & Silver Leather flashing a futuristic vibe. If you crave drama, oversized totes are your stage. Stella McCartney’s Stella Ryder Vegan Small Crossbody in Camel caters to eco-warriors who want style and sustainability, while Jimmy Choo’s Diamond Leather Tote M in Latte & Gold feels like carrying a piece of the sun.

 

 

Coccinelle C-Me Medium Shoulder Bag in Soleado

Coccinelle

C-Me Medium Leather Shoulder Bag in Soleado – £320

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Prada Bonnie Medium Leather Shoulder Bag in White

Prada

Bonnie Medium Leather Shoulder Bag in White – £2,150

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Strathberry Bay Mini Suede Crossbody Bag in Taupe

Strathberry

Bay Mini Leather Crossbody Bag in Taupe Suede – £445

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Elleme Mini Boomerang Leather Top Handle Bag in White Silver

Elleme

Mini Boomerang in White & Silver Leather – £350

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Stella McCartney Stella Ryder Crossbody Bag in Camel

Stella McCartney

Stella Ryder Vegan Small Crossbody Bag in Camel – £895

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Jimmy Choo Leather Diamond Tote M in Latte

Jimmy Choo

Diamond Leather Tote M in Latte & Gold – £1,395

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Luxury Handbags Worth the Splurge


Splurging is an art form, and SS25’s luxury bags are your canvas. Gucci’s Dionysus Debossed Suede Shoulder Bag in Light Brown is a sensory journey with every touch. Saint Laurent’s Mini Loulou in Rouge Cabernet channels the boldness of your favourite glass of wine—unforgettable and refined. Ferragamo’s Hug Leather Top-Handle Bicolour Handbag in Black and Flame Red is a visual showstopper for those who love a grand entrance. Meanwhile, Alexander McQueen’s Small Skull Bag in Black Leather is for rebels at heart, and Chloé’s Small Chloé Spin Tote Bag in Milky Brown wraps your essentials in a soft, luxurious hug.

 

 

Gucci Dionysus Debossed Suede Shoulder Bag in Light Brown

Gucci

Dionysus Debossed Suede Shoulder Bag in Light Brown – £2,830

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Saint Laurent Mini Loulou Puffy Leather Shoulder Bag Rouge

Saint Laurent

Mini Loulou Padded Leather Shoulder Bag in Rouge Cabernet – £1,360

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Ferragamo Hug Leather Bicolour Medium Top Handle Bag in Black Red

Ferragamo

Hug Leather Top-Handle Bicolour Handbag in Black and Flame Red – £2,155

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Alexander McQueen Womens Small Skull Bag in Black Leather

Alexander McQueen

Small Skull Bag in Black Leather for Women – £720

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Chloe Small Spin Grained Leather Tote Bag in Milky Brown

Chloé

Small Chloé Spin Tote Bag in Milky Brown – £990

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The Best Handbags for Work in 2025


Work bags that don’t bore? Yes, please. Coach’s Brooklyn Leather Hobo Shoulder Bag 28 in Dark Stone doubles as your office companion, effortlessly mixing business with a bit of rock ‘n’ roll. Anya Hindmarch’s Mortimer Leather Tote in Shadow Grey is smart, sophisticated, and all about getting things done. DeMellier’s The Hudson Small-grained Leather Shoulder Bag in Dark Sand is silent luxury at its finest, while Kurt Geiger’s Small Kensington Duffle Bag in Brown Leather brings high-end style within reach. For a dash of British heritage, Radley’s Bathurst Mews Medium Leather Ziptop Grab Bag in Stone keeps you polished during your daily hustle.

 

 

Coach Brooklyn Leather Shoulder Bag 28 in Dark Stone

Coach

Brooklyn Leather Hobo Shoulder Bag 28 in Dark Stone – £325

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Anya Hindmarch Mortimer Leather Tote in Shadow Grey

Anya Hindmarch

Mortimer Leather Tote in Shadow Grey – £1,150

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DeMellier The Hudson Leather Top Handle Bag in Dark Sand

DeMellier

The Hudson Small-grained Leather Shoulder Bag in Dark Sand – £550

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Kurt Geiger Small Kensington Leather Duffle Bag in Brown

Kurt Geiger

Small Kensington Duffle Bag in Brown Leather – £249

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Radley Bathurst Mews Medium Ziptop Grab Bag in Stone

Radley

Bathurst Mews Medium Leather Ziptop Grab Bag in Stone – £259

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Indie & British Handbag Brands You Need to Know


Why follow the crowd when you can lead it? Mulberry’s small soft Bayswater in black cherry showcases British craftsmanship at its peak. Manu Atelier’s Le Cambon 20 Mini in Black is like owning a piece of art, while ATP Atelier’s Ormelle Canvas & Leather Top Handle Bag in Ecru/Walnut proves that less is more when it’s done right. Little Liffner’s Belted Leather Bucket Bag in Amarone sparks conversation with its distinctive shape, and Vanessa Bruno’s Small Braided Leather Moon Bag in Beige & Ivory offers that French flair your wardrobe’s been craving.

 

 

Mulberry Small Soft Bayswater in Black Cherry Leather

Mulberry

Small Soft Bayswater Heavy Grain Leather Shoulder Bag in Black Cherry – £1,495

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Manu Atelier Le Cambon 20 Leather Top Handle Bag in Black

Manu Atelier

Le Cambon 20 Mini Top Handle Leather Bag in Black

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ATP Atelier Ormelle Ecru and Walnut Canvas Leather Top Handle Bag

ATP Atelier

Ormelle Canvas & Leather Top Handle Bag in Ecru/Walnut – £670

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Little Liffner Belted Leather Bucket Bag in Amarone

Little Liffner

Belted Leather Bucket Bag in Amarone

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Vanessa Bruno Small Braided Leather Moon Bag in Beige Ivory

Vanessa Bruno

Small Braided Leather Moon Bag in Beige & Ivory – £395

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Key Mini Bags, Totes & Statement Styles to Watch


This season is a festival of diverse handbag trends, ranging from mini bags that hold just the essentials to totes capable of carrying your entire life story. Furla’s Nuvola Top-Handle Mini Bag in Marshmallow feels like a piece of the skyJimmy Choo’s Edie satin mini hobo is flashy and spontaneous. And for the eco-conscious, Melie Bianco’s Dakota Ivory Recycled Vegan Shoulder Bag proves you can be both chic and earth-friendly.

 

Furla Nuvola Leather Top Handle Bag in Marshmallow

Furla

Nuvola Top-Handle Mini Bag in Marshmallow – £210

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Melie Bianco Dakot Ivory Vegan Shoulder Bag in Ivory

Melie Bianco

Dakota Ivory Recycled Vegan Shoulder Bag – £111

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Jimmy Choo Edie Satin Hobo Mini Aqua Green Bag

Jimmy Choo

Edie Hobo Mini Bag in Aqua Green Satin – £850

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Whether you gravitate towards luxury designer handbags or indie labels, there’s a Spring/Summer 2025 bag out there calling your name. Which one will you answer to?

 

 

 

See our latest handbag guide on “Tips for Choosing Your Next Perfect Handbag

 

 

*Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

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