60+ Minimalist Bags That Whisper Chic—From The Row to St. Agni | Vogue

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This fall, chic city girls from all over are trading their trendy It bags in favor of quietly luxurious, minimalist bags from brands like The Row and Khaite to Cos and Mango. As temperatures start to cool, follow suit and stick to a solid foundation of wardrobe essentials, beginning with a timeless tote (or two!).

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As seen on our favorite celebs (hi, Jennifer Lawrence and Kendall Jenner), plus the street style scene, a sleek bag has both the power and potential to elevate any outfit. You can throw one over your shoulder with a classic white T-shirt and jeans or pair it with a transitional trench coat and expect sartorial success every time.

On the more splurge side of things, The Row just dropped their latest mini bag selection, consisting of must-have moon bags and ’90s-inspired silhouettes to chic day clutches, all a part of their fall/winter 2024 collection. Take styling cues from the Olsen twins, the design duo behind the brand, and wear yours with a cozy cashmere crewneck, lightweight leather jacket, and a pair of tailored trousers.

We could never resist a twist on the classics, either. Examples include asymmetrical totes from Aesther Ekme and Fréja to unexpected, yet welcome textural takes from Khaite and Prada to even Cuyana. Meanwhile, burgundy beauties from Loewe and Cos to Mansur Gavriel and & Other Stories are the only color-pops we’re interested in this early-fall. That, and Loeffler Randall’s mellow-yellow shoulder bag. Still holding onto that summer sun? Warm-weather friendly totes from Dragon Diffusion and Jil Sander are seasonless stars in our opinion. Finally, no minimalist bag roundup could be complete without a mention (or two) of St. Agni, an Aussie-based brand taking up major real estate in our capsule wardrobes.

Here’s to raising the bar on stylish essentials this transitional season, starting strong with one of the below stunningly simple handbags. Below, shop 50+minimalist bags that are forever stylish and perfectly practical.

Craft the chicest minimalist handbag collection—all for under $350. From covetable contemporary brands like St. Agni, Staud, and Flattered to high-street favorites, a new handbag doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you gravitate towards slouchy styles, suede stunners, or the darling LBBs (little black bags!), the below affordable handbag sampling has a little something for everyone.

St. Agni

90s petit shoulder bag

LUISA VIA ROMA

FWRD

J.Crew

Edie shoulder bag

J.CREW

Staud

Alec bag

SSENSE

Dragon Diffusion

mini flat Gora leather bag

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

J.Crew

Edie bucket bag

J.CREW

& Other Stories

glossed-leather shoulder bag

& OTHER STORIES

St. Agni

90s petit shoulder bag

SSENSE

ST. AGNI

Nothing Written

mini Golf bag

SSENSE

H&M

shopper tote

H&M

Cuyana

mini System tote

CUYANA

Massimo Dutti

split leather bag with knots

MASSIMO DUTTI

Source Unknown

belted tote bag

SOURCE UNKNOWN

Cos

mini Cavatelli clutch

COS

Marge Sherwood

leather shoulder bag

SSENSE

Freja

Caroline bag

FREJA

NLA

knot bag

SHOPBOP

Flattered

Hedda mini leather bag

MODA OPERANDI

Lié Studio

The Charlie leather clutch

MODA OPERANDI

Loeffler Randall

Charlee flap clutch

REVOLVE

A.L.C.

Enzo bag

SHOPBOP

A.L.C.

Madewell

The Essential Curve Shoulder Bag

MADEWELL

Banana Republic

Vida half-moon shoulder bag

BANANA REPUBLIC

Mango

double-handle bowling bag

MANGO

H&M

bucket bag

H&M

Interested in the quiet luxury look? From The Row and Loewe to Gucci and Saint Laurent, these minimalist handbags are the ultimate (subtle) status symbol. Highlights include Hereu’s timeless tote, Toteme’s effortlessly chic crossbody, Khaite’s python-effect pick, and Prada’s sultry suede style that screams fall. One thing is for sure: These silhouettes master understated elegance with ease.

The Row

round 90’s bag

FWRD

THE ROW

Toteme

T-Lock top handle bag

TOTEME

Khaite

Augustina leather-trimmed canvas shoulder bag

NET-A-PORTER

KHAITE

Aesther Ekme

Demi Lune bag

SSENSE

Loewe

Flamenco mini leather clutch

NET-A-PORTER

LOEWE

Saint Laurent

Liane leather shoulder bag

NET-A-PORTER

DeMellier

New York medium textured-leather tote

NET-A-PORTER

NEIMAN MARCUS

Savette

The Symmetry leather top handle bag

SSENSE

LUISA VIA ROMA

The Row

small N/S Park tote

SSENSE

Wandler

Oscar Baguette bag

24S

Prada

zip suede shoulder bag

BERGDORF GOODMAN

MODA OPERANDI

Khaite

Olivia suede hobo bag

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Jil Sander

crinkled-leather tote

NET-A-PORTER

Khaite

Lina snake-effect leather crossbody bag

KHAITE

Alaïa

Le Demi-Cœur shoulder bag

NET-A-PORTER

Lié Studio

The Norma leather tote

MODA OPERANDI

Loewe

Puzzle edge shoulder bag

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Proenza Schouler

buckled leather-trimmed tote

NET-A-PORTER

Bally

Belle small leather tote

NET-A-PORTER

Jacquemus

Le Petit Bambola embellished asymmetric leather tote

NET-A-PORTER

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Toteme

Scoop zip leather shoulder bag

SSENSE

MYTHERESA

TOTEME

Savette

Tondo raffia tote

NET-A-PORTER

Hereu

Calella tote

SSENSE

Little Liffner

Penne leather bucket bag

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Hunting Season

The Hobo bag

HUNTING SEASON

Saint Laurent

Manhattan mini leather shoulder bag

NET-A-PORTER

Bottega Veneta

Hula Hoop shoulder bag

MYTHERESA

Jil Sander

Goji faux raffia tote

NET-A-PORTER

The Row

Amazon clutch

THE ROW

Bottega Veneta

small Parachute bag

BOTTEGA VENETA

Mansur Gavriel

Gaia shoulder bag

SHOPBOP

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Gucci

Jackie 1961 small shoulder bag

GUCCI

Studio Nicholson

doublet suede tote

SSENSE

Aesther Ekme

Sac bucket bag

SSENSE