5 Spring Runway Bag Trends You Can Buy Now
While Spring/Summer 2026 collections won’t hit stores for months, the bags? They’re already speaking volumes. From Milan to Paris, designers reimagined the art of arm candy — leaning into texture, form, and function in a way that feels refreshingly wearable now.
Here, discover five major bag trends fresh off the runways that you can already invest in. And with silhouettes this versatile, your future self will thank you.
01. Tactile Textures
Fringe, feathers, sequins, and fluff — maximalism is officially back on the menu.
Designers doubled down on texture this season, transforming bags into sensory experiences. At Chloé, densly ruched petal textures nodded to bohemian ease, each layer of fabric creating dimensional depth. At Valentino, beaded shoulder bags brought a handmade feel to the trend, while Balmain leaned into cascading fringes for a dose of '70s glamour.
02. Pick Pocket Energy
Function meets flair with open-pocket bags made for chic utility.
On the SS26 runways, designers made the case for bags that wear their storage on the outside. Fendi’s iconic, structured Peekaboo bags were left purposefully open in a way that felt more “statement” than “practical,” while Chanel's glossy patent shoulder bags were styled wide open, their crimson interiors on full display. At Loewe, architectural top-handles featured zippers left dramatically undone, creating gaping crescent openings that turned security hardware into pure spectacle.
03. Bowled Over
Retro sportswear gets a luxury remix in the return of the bowling bag.
Once a relic of early-2000s street style, the bowling bag is back — and it’s had a serious glow-up. At Miu Miu, oversized bowling bags in pebbled leather and woven finishes brought retro-sportif charm to the fore, while Hermès kept the silhouette minimalist and structured.
04. East-West Evolution
The silhouette fashion won’t stop talking about — stretched, streamlined, and here to stay.
The East-West bag isn’t new — but on the SS26 runways, designers found fresh ways to extend its staying power. From Magda Butrym’s romantic shoulder styles to Prada’s sharp, structured takes and Balenciaga's lengthened proportions, the shape continues to dominate with quiet confidence.
05. Clutch Control
Proof that handheld drama still reigns.
If there's one style that transcends time and trends, it's the clutch. On the SS26 runways, clutches came oversized, sculptural, and anything but basic. Akris presented extra-elongated pieces you could tuck under your arm like a piece of wearable art, while Stella McCartney played with colors and textures.