The autumn/winter 2026 runways were a wash with seasonal pieces and covetable silhouettes that will no doubt be everywhere by the time the collections hit boutiques come September. However, of all the designs presented, it’s the autumn bag trends that prove the most noteworthy.

After all, designer bags continue to be the most powerful sales drivers for luxury brands as of late, from Gucci claiming the launch of the Borsetto and Paparazzo lines helped “drive stronger brand visibility” and “renew client engagement”, as listed in Kering’s 2026 H1 financial report, to LVMH also alleging that Jonathan Anderson’s new Ciagle bag for Dior has “been well received” and majorly contributed to the brand’s “accelerating growth”.