The 7 Designer Bags That Everyone Will Still Be Talking About in 2026

It may only be January, but my fashion-editor senses are tingling when it comes to a handful of newly launched designer bags that will come to define the rest of the year. They may be new to the market, but I can pretty much guarantee that these seven styles will go so viral that the fashion community will still be discussing them all the way into 2026. It’s a tall order, but based on the early response I’ve already noticed from the insider set, these are just brimming with It-item potential.

Whether it’s The Row’s barrel-shaped update to its beloved classic or the retro-elegant handbag from Khaite’s most recent runway, the fashion crowd is already fixating on a number of specific silhouettes, and as the year plays out and we approach fashion month, I fully anticipate seeing these seven bags become the stars of every street style gallery, from Copenhagen to Paris. Are you taking notes?

First up comes the Balenciaga Rodeo Bag. Inspired by vintage briefcases and featuring a sophisticated top handle with a slouchy frame, the harmonious blend of retro and modern is everything fashion people want in a bag right now. The brand tapped a genius cast—including Nicole Kidman, Michelle Yeoh, and Amelia Gray—for its campaign, which featured the bags accessorized to the brim with quirky and colorful charms, signaling that it’s the latest canvas for 2025’s hottest accessory trend and is the kind of bag that only gets better with more wear and use. On the street, Hailey Bieber is already one of its earliest IRL fans, and she recently wore hers with one of her effortless off-duty uniforms of relaxed jeans, loafers, and a leather jacket.