Now that fashion month has come to an end, it’s the perfect time to look back at some standout trends from Paris Fashion Week for Spring-Summer 2025. While street style and attendee outfits often stole the spotlight, the runway shows offered an interesting mix of spectacle and design. Highlights included Olivier Rousteing’s Trompe-l’œil designs at Balmain, Chanel’s return to the Grand Palais Éphémère, and Coperni’s memorable closing show at Disneyland Paris.
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Similar to Milan, some designers in Paris embraced more practical, wearable pieces, with a focus on layering, while others pushed boundaries with more experimental designs. And when it comes to handbags, there was no shortage of fresh designs. Here are the most notable handbag trends and designs that will surely set the tone for Spring-Summer 2025.
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Exotic Bags
Exotic materials were back in the spotlight for Spring-Summer 2025. While Chanel announced in 2018 that it would cease using exotic skins and fur in its designs, other luxury brands have fully embraced the wilder side of fashion. Whether these new pieces feature embossed patterns or the real deal remains to be seen. However, this bold move has not come without controversy – once again, protests erupted at Hermès’ show, with activists challenging the ethical concerns. As luxury houses push the boundaries, the tension between sustainability and design continues to stir debate in the industry.
Read also: Chanel Bans Exotics
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Dries Van Noten
Following Dries Van Noten’s retirement from the runway after his final show at the men’s collections in June, the DVN design studio unveiled a striking display of unconventional prints and playful textures for Spring-Summer 2025. Bags played a major role in the collection, with the studio showcasing an array of exotic skin handbags and accessories. Snakeskin dominated the lineup in various shapes, sizes, and colors. From natural neutrals to bold, vibrant reds, the lineup includes slouchy messenger bags, east-west shoulder bags, oversized holdalls, and relaxed hobos, all adorned with eye-catching studded detailing along their wide shoulder straps.
Alongside these standout pieces, more minimalist bags were also presented, subtly enhanced with contrasting snakeskin shoulder straps for a refined look.
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Alongside these standout pieces, more minimalist bags were also presented, subtly enhanced with contrasting snakeskin shoulder straps for a refined look.
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Louis Vuitton
With Pharrell Williams’ passion for exotic skins reflected in the Louis Vuitton menswear line, it was no surprise that Nicolas Ghesquière followed suit. This Spring-Summer 2025 collection featured a blend of new designs and classic styles, infused with an exotic twist. A highlight was a striking east-west bag inspired by the iconic Speedy silhouette, crafted from a combination of snakeskin and contrasting black leather accents.
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Meanwhile, the original Speedy Bandoulière received a luxurious update, with crocodile leather replacing its classic Vachetta handles and trim. Another iteration showcased an all-over rigid crocodile leather design in a rich forest green and a striking orangey-red tone, complemented by chunky leather and chain shoulder straps.
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Loewe
Loewe embraced crocodile leather this season with the introduction of a new handbag. Creative Director Jonathan Anderson debuted a silhouette that stood in contrast to the geometric lines of the iconic Puzzle bag. Named the Madrid after Loewe’s home city, this new design featured a soft and relaxed shape, showcased in both small and large sizes on the runway, highlighting its voluminous form. While primarily presented in smooth leather, the standout piece was the small version crafted from black crocodile leather.
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Not to be left out of the exotic mix, the collection included a crocodile deconstructed iteration of the beloved Puzzle bag and a rendition of the Flamenco clutch with chain.
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Bag Charms
The trend of “Jane Birkinifying” continued to thrive, showing no signs of slowing down. While street style this fashion month was saturated with this playful trend, it also made a significant impact on the runways at Paris Fashion Week.
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Stella McCartney
Though not a central theme in Stella McCartney’s Spring-Summer 2025 runway presentation, the bags featured a signature padlock and clochette. One standout piece embraced the bag charm trend with gold-tone bird and matchstick charms, complemented by a perfectly petite version of the bag itself. Why not give your bag a mini-me?
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Victoria Beckham
Similar to Stella McCartney, Victoria Beckham embraced the “bags on bags” trend. The collection featured chic leather top handle bags paired with miniature models styled as wristlets on the runway.
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Chloé
The Chloé girl embraced her boho spirit for Spring-Summer 2025, exuding flowy neutrals and relaxed vibes. While shell-shaped handbags in crochet and metallics dominated the collection, slouchy East-West leather shoulder bags captured attention with an eclectic mix of charms, effortlessly dangling with everything from Eiffel Tower trinkets to silk scraps and ropes.
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Sports Luxe
As the demand for versatile bags continues to rise, the sports luxe trend made a strong comeback. Whether you’re in search of a practical travel bag or a stylish duffel for your gym sessions and weekend getaways, Spring-Summer 2025 offers a range of options—from reimagined classics to innovative, tech-focused collaborations.
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Miu Miu
Miu Miu gave its coveted Beau bag a sports luxe makeover while retaining the East-West silhouette. The updated model was crafted from smooth leather and features contrasting white piping and handles. On the runway, it was showcased in various sizes, ranging from mini to oversized, in classic colors like Black, Chocolate Brown, Navy, and Gray.
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This sporty aesthetic extended throughout the collection, including a new bag reminiscent of the Miu Miu Wander. Stripped of the brand’s signature Matelassé quilting, this design also highlighted smooth leather with contrasting white accents.
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Dior
Maria Grazia Chiuri embraced athleticism for Spring-Summer 2025 at Dior, infusing the collection with bodysuits and mesh track pants that set the tone for a sports-luxe appeal in the bags. The runway featured duffel bags in various sizes, styled crossbody, crafted from distressed Cannage stitch leather. This sporty vibe extended to nylon iterations with stripe prints cleverly finished with ‘Dior’ lettering, as well as Dior Oblique canvas designs.
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Cecilie Bahnsen
The Danish designer presented her Spring-Summer 2025 collection in Paris, which included collaborations with The North Face and Asics. Merging practicality with her signature hyper-feminine flair, The North Face duffel bags adorned with 3D floral appliqués are topping many fashionistas’ Spring 2025 wish lists.
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Which bag stole the spotlight for you at Paris Fashion Week? Are you drawn to the innovative new styles, or do the timeless classics continue to resonate? Share your top pick.
Updated: October 10th, 2024
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