Cool girls are carrying giant, slouchy bags for fall. These are some of the best options.
Fashion trends for fall 2026 are shifting toward oversized, slouchy bags, moving away from the structured purses of previous years. Luxury brands like The Row and Bottega Veneta are leading this trend with massive, lived-in leather and suede designs.
Why it matters
This shift reflects broader consumer behavior changes in luxury retail, where 'quiet luxury' and functional, oversized aesthetics are replacing previous trend cycles.
The large Margate bag from Burberry. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Oversized, slouchy bags are set to trend for the 2026 fall season. Some of the best luxury options come from The Row and Bottega Veneta. There are also middle grounds in price and size, like the Gather bag from Songmont. If you're in the market for a new fall bag, know this: it should probably be big enough to carry a cable-knit sweater, a cozy plaid blanket, and a container of your favorite pumpkin-spice treats. The Coach Brooklyn bag and Chloé Paddington purses that reigned supreme in recent years will no longer cut it. Cool girls want bags that are bigger, slouchier, and look more lived-in than the trendy pieces of years past. Designers like Bottega Veneta showcased massive totes on fall runways , and retailers like Free People have recently introduced classic purses in larger sizes in their stores.
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