These 5 Bags Are Going to Be on Every Fashion Girl's Wish List This Spring

We may have to wait a little bit longer before we can start donning the clothes spring/summer 2020 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.

Luckily for said impatient types, we've discovered that many of the top handbag trends of 2020 are already on the shopping circuit. Largely dictated by Bottega Veneta, as much of our accessories have been over the last few months, handbags are looking more polished this season than ever before, making them essentially accompaniments to your daily wares. Ready to make the arm-candy commitment? Keep scrolling.

PUFF CLUTCHES

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(Image credit: Imaxtree/Bottega Veneta)

Clutches can often make your look too "try hard," but thanks in no small part to Bottega Veneta, puffy leather pouches are just about the coolest bags you can pack right now. 

CROISSANT SHOULDER BAGS

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(Image credit: Imaxtree/Bottega Veneta)

One of the biggest handbag trends of 2020 is slouchy shoulder bags, which, when combined with ruching and buttery leather, is reminiscent of—yep, you guessed it—a croissant. A very modern take on the '90s staple. Bravo, Bottega. 

OVERSIZE TOTES

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(Image credit: Imaxtree/Jonathan Simkhai)

Teeny bags have had their day in the sun. In 2020, it's all about larger-than-life tote bags that actually hold all of your belongings. The size of your bag should be so large that it's borderline impractical. 

GROWN-UP RATTAN

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(Image credit: Imaxtree/Loewe)

Rattan is still just as impactful this season as it has been in previous years, but instead of kitsch shapes and OTT fringed edges, designers are using the technique to chic avail by the way of top-handles and pared-back crossbodys. 

KNOTTED STRAPS

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(Image credit: Imaxtree/Rejina Pyo)

There's nothing we love more than seeing a microtrend elevate itself to It-buy status, and that's exactly what's happened to knotted straps. First seen at Rejina Pyo, you'll now find knots on a slew of sophisticated bags. 

Opening Image: @rosiehw

Next, six spring shoe trends the high street has already nailed.

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically 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, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning 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 at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.