It’s time to embrace the handbag trends of 2023. From XL bags to super tactile styles, these are the bags you’ll be seeing everywhere this year.

Injecting the handbag trends 2023 will easily bring any outfit up to date, so if you're looking for a speedy way to make any look pop, then some new arm candy is a must. Designer Tote Bags

Stylist Rebekah Roy says women love a handbag, not just because they look good, but because they also make us feel good. 

“Handbags represent empowerment,” she says. “Historically, the first handbag or small clutch only held an opera ticket! A handbag is more than just a bag. It represents our status and our style. You can take your life with you wherever you go. It’s pure freedom.”

While bags have got gradually smaller, with the micro bag of last season has been largely replaced for oversized, carry-everything styles. Models paraded the runway at Marni and Ferragamo with some of the best designer tote bags, that were big enough to store a weekend's worth of goods. With commuting back in fashion, bigger bags are a must, and we're subsequently seeing a return to classic structured and top-handle bags. Plus, the crescent bag, which enjoyed notoriety last season is back with a bang for another outing. 

The best designer bags are ones that are versatile, practical and timeless. An investment purchase, they are often classic in terms of color and silhouette, but they also can be standout statement pieces that retain their value, long after the season has finished. 

An easy wardrobe update, the best handbag trends 2023 started on the runway, but as soon as the fashion trends 2023 start to drop and continue to drop, the straight-to-market labels often have a brilliant selection of bags inspired by new season trends, at a snippet of the price, offering a great way to inject less timeless designs without breaking the bank. If you want to give your handbag a 2023 makeover, these are the styles and colors that everyone will be carrying. 

BY JAYNE CHERRINGTON-COOK. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM RIVKIE BAUM

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