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Jasmine Dawda | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Hottest bag trends this season

What type of bags are in trend this season? Post fall/winter shows of the 2023 fashion week, we have pushed to the limit to churn out some fashionable bags one should invest in. Your arm candy will be your next fashion statement if you are one of those girls who would treasure upgrading their bags for this approaching season. As the spring approaches, we’re not only gearing up for summer spirit but into a spending exuberance as well. Some of us have equatorial travel plans while some would like to explore their social dexterities a bit more than usual. Luxury goods could be a new acquisition for us to make but at the same time, it does get a bit shrewd since seasons are unparalleled around the fashion globe. How to choose our next lux goods and how to filter out the choices? Do we keep our priority in mind or do we go with what's most trending? We try and help you to categorize into Supreme Luxury, Seasonal Luxury, Accessible Luxury or The Classics and Contemporary based on brand image- with cost point and demand niche as the attribute axes.

Supreme luxury

Three major fashion houses are retaining this category in bags by providing great resale values online. The majority of e-commerce fashion has worked on relishing a separate segment for pre-owned fashion goods. They have commenced enhancing the value of ethical vintage where supreme luxury bags have promising resale value. Only three brands such as Hermès, Chanel and Delvaux fall in this classification. They are creating contemporary fashion pieces, and statement bags but their classic pieces have tremendous resale value. Maybe you are bored of using them or it's a pre-owned gift which has gone bitter post-break-up. You can always give it away with a good sum coming back into your hands. Dior is somewhere between supreme lux and the lux legacy to make apreference this season. Let's just say if your pocket allows you to invest in one forever-valued purchase then you must go for one of these to grab in your closet. You can never go out of fashion if you have one of these arm candies to flaunt around.

Luxury with legacy

Goyard, Dior, Bvlgari, Cartier and Faure Le Page come under this category of bags. Brands which has a legacy to carry forward for almost a century, and at the same time their classic pieces get restored with modern twists. These bags are negligibly more realistically priced than supreme lux bags. They carry a stature of luxury with storytelling. They are modern yet old classic and more pocket friendly when you have certain limitations to spend. They are slightly above the classic brands of handbags, their limited collections make them a little more exclusive

than the rest.

The classics lux

This category is everyone’s favourite with good choices and many fun brands making modern cuts and collaborations with known artists around the world. They all-time classic with a modern touch. Brands like Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Givenchy, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Celine, Loewe, Burberry, Bottega Veneta and L.V. Carry the image of classics and every season these brands are dropping new styles, textures and colours respecting the original aesthetics of their signature style. They are fun to use for a certain season plus they offer an upgrade to your wardrobe season to season. These are the go-to fashion labels for girls who loves buying new statement bag every season whether it's day bad or night clutch. These brands are literally the 3rd stage of bag investment where you looking for more fun and seasonal silhouettes. Quilted YSL to over sized Bottega and Loewe are all over the internet at the moment. Softer texture with big bags is the mantra for this spring.

The contemporary

What are the most contemporary styles for the upcoming season? Let's say big totes are more on the front end all over again. But silver and platinum have taken their spotlight more than gold shine. Whether it's chrome, metallics, glitter or sequences, fashion is really having its moonshine moment of silverish shoulder bags. Even medium-sized bags with hardware is everywhere this season and classic brands have inspired their contemporaries to get it more curved along with denim and heart shapes all over. Jacquemus, Alaia, Maison Margiela, Marni, Gcds, Cult Gaia to Isabel Marant are this season's Modern picks for handbags.

They bring spring with pastels and a dopamine boost in seasonal handbags. Crystals and feathers remain springs' favourite yet again.

Accessible luxury

Let's get more realistic in this category where brands like Marc Jacobs, Off-White, Coach, Michel Kors, A.p.c., Ganni and Tory Burch get into play. They are affordable but at the same time have fashion status of their own. They are high on creative change same as a higher luxury but it won't hurt to spend for these fashion labels. They release similar cuts and styles to high-end fashion but they are more affordable than a range of fashion bags. The younger generation seems to enjoy these brands more than ever before.

Make your purchasing decision based on what you need in recent times and how much you would like to spend. Fashion should be fun and these segments of arm candies will make your selection easier. Though clothes are a major part of upgrading seasonal shopping. At the same time keeping your basic linens in order with classic denim and one of these statement bags will be the idea to explore.

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