First Bella, Then Alexa—This Hard-to-Ignore Bag Trend Is Coming for the Chicest Wardrobes Right Now


I don’t know about you but, while my wardrobe has evolved with fashion’s ever-changing tides, my bag collection has remained surprisingly static. Content with the same black leather style day in and day out, I’ve come to realise that my accessories lack the variety that the rest of my clothing embraces so effortlessly.

Not one to chase trends for the sake of it—my trusty, well-worn tote is proof of that—it takes something truly special to convince me to part with my pennies. I’ve stood firm against the allure of fleeting styles so far this season, but one bag trend has finally tempted me to stray from my signature staple: the studded bag.

In many ways, a simple design, the studded bag trend consists of a leather or suede base complete with the thoughtful placement of—most often, but not exclusively, silver studs—throughout, creating a simple yet striking finish that can entirely elevate the mood of an outfit.

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Lingering on my mind, I was further emboldened to dip my toe into the trend after I caught sight of the style on two of my favourite style icons this week.