On the other hand, a woman who sports a classic like Saint Laurent’s Muse is above trends. She favors timeless over flashy and doesn’t need to be the center of attention. In fact, she rather prefers to fly under the radar, observing everyone else. Or maybe we’ve just been watching too much True Detective . Either way, we’ve curated a gallery of statement handbags that will have everyone talking, from Alexander Wang’s neons to Charlotte Olympia’s takeout bag.
Statement Bags
Paula Cademartori
Dun Dun Tortoiseshell Shoulder Bag, $1,913 at BySymphony
Les Petits Joueurs
Andy Rainbow Love Perspex Clutch, $800 at Matches Fashion
Burberry
The Bloomsbury in Hand-Painted Nubuck, $3,995 at Burberry
Ines Figaredo
Small Girl Face Nappa Leather Bag, $2,618 at Luisa Via Roma
Chloe
Turquoise Embellished Elsie Small Shoulder Bag, $3,215 at SSENSE
Christian Louboutin
Glass Stud Sweet Charity Bag, $1,533 at Browns
Maison Martin Margiela
Convertible Metallic Python Shoulder Bag, $2,825 at Net-a-Porter
Dolce & Gabbana
Small Vanda Embroidered Clutch, $6,995 at Luisa Via Roma
Givenchy
Large Triangle Madonna, $2,390 at Luisa Via Roma
Fendi
Baguette Metallic Fur Monster Bag, $2,950 at Neiman Marcus
Charlotte Olympia
Take Me Away Bag, $1,295 at Charlotte Olympia
Kenzo
Large Leather Bag, $390 at thecorner.com
Jérôme Dreyfuss
Bobi Bambi Calf-Hair Shoulder Bag, $950 at Matches Fashion
Les Petits Joueurs
Petit Diana Princess Leather Bag, $1,399 at Luisa Via Roma
M2Malletier
Amor Fati Python Shoulder Bag, $2,790 at Net-a-Porter
Mary Katrantzou
Pochette Circle Pigeon Badge, $1,005 at Mary Katrantzou
Oscar de la Renta
Lemon Raffia Cabochon Goa, $1,795 at Oscar de la Renta
Pierre Hardy
Blue Multitonal Colorblock Suede Clutch, $995 at SSENSE
Shourouk
Daktari Crystal-Embellished Python Bag, $3,105 at Moda Operandi
Tonya Hawkes
Ceylon Snake Clutch, $1,176.75 at Valery Demure
Pierre Hardy
Snakeskin and Gold-Tone Box Clutch, $2,150 at Stylebop.com
Anya Hindmarch
Crisp Packet Convertible Clutch, $1,595 at Saks
Sarah's Bag
Clutch, $969.99 at Colette
Valentino
Mink Colorblock Studded Shoulder Bag, $5,395 at Stylebop.com
Kotur
Morley Printed Satin Minaudiere, $650 at Shopbop
3.1 Phillip Lim
Small Fur Ryder Satchel, $1,250 at Editorialist
Bea Valdes
Theorem Beaded Bag, $1,270.89 at Valery Demure
Alexander Wang
Rockie Bag in Flamingo, $875 at Forward by Elyse Walker
Moschino
Small Leather Bag, $750 at Moschino
Gucci
Bamboo Python Backpack, $4,200 at Gucci
Stella McCartney
Falabella Embroidery Cross Body Bag, $1,250 at Stella McCartney
Sylvia Toledano
X-Pop Girl Swarovski Clutch, $2,165 at Net-a-Porter
Benedetta Bruzziches
Silver Cabaret Parcel Clutch, $872.36 at Valery Demure
Alexander McQueen
Bead & Feather Punk Skull Box Clutch, $2,695 at Neiman Marcus
Saint Laurent
Classic Baby Duffle, $1,390 at Saint Laurent
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