17 Bags That Will Make You Look Like a Fashion Person

Everyone has a basic black tote bag, but does yours have feathers? Add this to the mix when you want to give your outfit a focal point.

Top-handle bags are just about flawless, except for the problem of what to do when you’re tired of carrying it around. This Reike Nen is as elegant as any lady bag, but with the addition of a handy cross-body strap.

Not even handbags are safe from the return of the scrunchie.

If one bag emerged as a winner of fashion week, it was Staud’s Moon Bag. The sleek, round shape and sturdy leather looks way more expensive than its $295 price tag.

She might be new, but Indonesian designer Alfeya Valrina already has a signature: a clear vinyl detail on each of her bags.

We’ve been talking about animal prints for three seasons straight, and it’s still not slowing down. Zebra is an interesting twist on the trend.

Sometimes you just want a bag to mindlessly throw your crap in, without thinking twice about it. Brown feels decadent and fall-minded, especially worn against a classic wool coat.

Cue the questions, “Where’d you get that?”

Looking to avoid leather but don’t want to compromise on style? Nanushka regularly uses faux-leather alternatives in both clothing and handbag designs.

Dries Van Noten is not new by any standards, but rarely will anyone find one of the designer’s bags at such an accessible price point.

This one is functional yet whimsical, with a vintage vibe.

After finally deciding to buy a handbag comes the painstaking choice, “Which color?” With this neutral palette of black, brown, and cream, you don’t have to pick just one.

With vivid emerald croc-embossed leather and a cool shape, it’s an upgrade to that Mansur Gavriel bucket bag you’ve been lugging for years.

A streamlined and elegant shoulder bag for just the essentials.

The acrylic chain handle is a signature from the up-and-coming Korean brand.

It’s like a chic, trendy, snake-print version of those paper boxes you throw your food in at the salad bar.

Ask any fashion person, and they’ll tell you about Wandler. The brand’s footwear became a staple over the summer, but we’re equally excited about their functional handbags.