These 6 Bags Will Be on Every Influencer's Arm in 2019

We may have to wait a few months before we can start donning the clothes spring/summer 2019 has to offer (that or risk freezing), but there's one item from the runway that we can begin adding to our wardrobes imminently: handbags. Ideal for impatient types, handbags are the easiest way to kick-start your new season capsule. And luckily for said impatient types, we've discovered that many of the top handbag trends 2019 has in store are already on the shopping circuit. From Chanel's playful take on its iconic flap, chain strap bag to J.W.Anderson's latest covetable arm candy, keep scrolling to see and shop the key handbag trends for 2019

BRIGHT FAUX FUR

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(Image credit: Chanel by Getty Images)

Style Notes: If you've already embraced the furry-bag trend, you'll be pleased to hear they're still going to feel extremely current in 2019. Anyone yet to get in on the action should snap up a piece in a bright hue to really channel the Chanel runway.

TRUNK

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(Image credit: Louis Vuitton by Getty Images)

Style Notes: Clutches take a structured turn for spring, as we see trunk styles reemerge as the hand candy of note. While Louis Vuitton debuted bright styles, we suggest investing in a classic-hued option you'll cherish for seasons to come.

MONOCHROMATIC

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(Image credit: J.W. Anderson by Getty Images)

Style Notes: We all know J.W.Anderson does It bags well, so when we saw the brand's two-tone styles take to the catwalk, we knew we'd soon be coveting monochromatic iterations.

QUEENIE

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(Image credit: Marc Jacobs by Shutterstock)

Style Notes: We don't know if they're hoping to win over her royal highness, but countless designers dabbled in handbags that look as if they've come straight from the queen's personal archives, including Marc Jacobs. Look for clean lines and top handles.

SHOULDER

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(Image credit: Prada by Getty Images)

Style Notes: Fashion's '80s homage is still going strong in 2019, and handbags are no exception. Prada was just one of the brands to showcase shoulder bags. Opt for a bright colour to enhance the era's effect.

DISTRESSED STRAW

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(Image credit: Jacquemus by Getty Images)

Style Notes: Straw bags are sticking around for yet another warm-weather season, which is ideal seeing as you're likely to already own one (or five). The detail of note this time around, though, is undoubtedly frayed edging, as seen as Jacquemus.

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over twelve years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories, and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, works closely with influencer talent on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media. Previously, Maxine appeared on TV in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o. 


Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship, she was offered a position on the Look magazine fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. She went on to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine works remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh.