I Tested the Three Designers Everyone Is Talking About

There's no doubt the fall 2024 bag lineup is made for those on the go. Whether they come in the form of oversized bags designed to hold essentials for a packed day or convertible clutches that offer more than four ways to wear them, luxury bags have never been better at reflecting our increasingly busy lives. Luckily, this season, we don't have to sacrifice function for fashion.

Yes, shoulder bags are still the leading silhouette, but the styles offered range from small and structured to large and roomy, so there really is something for everyone. Of course, deciding to invest in a designer handbag is far from a casual affair, given the endless parade of options on the market and the increasingly high prices they bring. As a fashion editor, I consider it my duty to examine everything from size and shape to versatility and function when recommending a luxury bag, but today I'm taking it a step further by lending my personal analysis to the season's top three styles.

Here, discover my short list of fall 2024's most talked about bags—the Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Shoulder Bag, the Chloé Bracelet Hobo Bag, and the Bottega Veneta Liberta Bag—complete with details on their fit, function, and how much. really fits inside each one.

I'm not going to beat around the bush: the Chloé Bracelet Hobo Bag is more than just a bag. In fact, it is a work of art. The first bag launched under the creative direction of Chemena Kamali, it debuted on the Fall/Winter 2024 runway during Paris Fashion Week and was one of the many reasons the collection went viral, including the clogs worn by everyone. frontals. attendees, including Sienna Miller, and the general excitement that Kamali brought back to the Parisian house, which left many heralding the great revival of boho style. In short, the bag means much more than the materials it is made from. It is the origins of the “new Chloé era” and the milestone of Kamali's already successful tenure that we will no doubt look back on as an era as iconic as any of its predecessors.

While this bag's significance is in the context of the Fall 2024 collection, its beauty is in the details. Mixed metal hardware. Hooks inspired by horseshoes. Subtle brand engraving. The unique large ring handle. Many brands claim that adding a crossbody or shoulder strap means you'll get two bags in one, but Chloé takes this idea to another level entirely. The bracelet bag is one thing – unique, charming, artistic – but remove the circular strap and replace it with the coordinating leather strap and you truly have a whole new bag in front of you.

What fits inside: The best overnight or everyday bag, it fits just the essentials to make it completely practical, although it's not roomy enough to become too heavy to carry. I managed to comfortably fit a card case, my digital camera, a box of Altoids, hand sanitizer, a compact mirror, and two lip glosses—in other words, my going-out starter pack—but I could have easily squeezed in a few more items by wearing it by changing. the ring strap by the shoulder strap.