2D Bags: A Trend We Have Many Slack Convos About

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(Image credit: @oumaymaboumeshouli; Courtesy of Givenchy; Courtesy of Jil Sander; @bellahadid)

When my Slack messages begin returning to the same topic again and again, it tells me one thing loud and clear—this is about to be big. That’s exactly what occurred to me when my fellow editors started dropping messages with bags from the S/S 21 Givenchy, Jil Sander, and Hermès collections. All of them with sleek, slim, two-dimensions silhouettes that practically look like manila envelopes.

These paper-thin filing folder bags instantly read as fresh and cool. A major departure from the oversize bag trend that popped up a few seasons back, 2D bags might not have as much storage, but are certainly just as eye-catching. Sized to fit your phone and ID (and not much else), they already have me thinking about how I can streamline what I pack into my bag. Ahead, let’s dive into the 2D bag trend that has all of our editors excited.

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There's always one standout bag trend that emerges on the runways each season. For spring, we simply couldn't look away from the cool 2D bags that we spotted at brands including Jil Sander, Givenchy, and Hermès. 

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Pictured: Givenchy S/S 21

Matthew M. Williams did not disappoint with his debut handbag collection.

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Pictured: Hermès S/S 21

This Mors de Bride bag from Hermès is set to be a fashion insider favorite.

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Pictured: Givenchy S/S 21

I love the balance of the sleek leather with the silver hardware.

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Jil Sander)

Pictured: Jil Sander S/S 21

I can't stop thinking about this beaded strap detail.

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Pictured: Giada S/S 21

Sleek, polished, and timeless.

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Hermès Mors de Bride Bag ($6100) (call Hermès boutiques for availability)

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With looks snapped fresh off the runway from Givenchy, celebs were quick to hop on the 2D bag trend. As these styles enter the market this spring, you can expect to see even more styles entering their closets.

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Kaia Gerber styled to perfection in head-to-toe Givenchy.

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I actually want to repeat Kendall Jenner's entire look, but especially love this bag.

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You can see just how slim this 2D bag is since it practically blends into the floor.

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The fashion set can't seem to get enough of the 2D bag trend. One of the standout styles? Louis Vuitton's Coussin bag. It shares a flat, envelope-style silhouette with other 2D styles, with a slightly more padded shape than some of the other bags on the runways. 

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Stamped with Louis Vuitton's iconic monogram and finished with a flat shape, I promise this bag will be one of the biggest styles this season.

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Just wow. I cannot get over this Givenchy bag.

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Perfect for tucking under your arm.

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.