While we love our practical and sharp black handbags, we’ve been leaning toward silhouettes in a rich range of colors lately. But it’s not just us; some of the most stylish people on our social feeds feel exactly the same. Can you blame them? The new shades populating our FYPs are eye-catching and elegant, standing out while remaining wearable and chic.

There’s no denying that color can bring any look an instant burst of character, and the latest hues sweeping the handbag sector are elegant and versatile. Whether you match parts of your outfit to a specific hue, like toffee brown, or make the bag its own statement—a definite possibility with frosty lemon yellow, pale pink, or cranberry red—there’s no wrong way to wear them. These colors are tasteful and anything but basic, allowing them to be seamlessly mixed and matched with both vibrant and neutral pieces in your closet.