Hold Everything: Oversized Bags Are About to Be HUGE (Again)

Chiropractors of the world, rejoice. Oversized bags are once again in. Though the micro-bag trend is nowhere near over (see: the rise of fanny packs), several key fashion personalities — Raf Simons, Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld, Demna Gvasalia, Alessandro Michele, Phoebe Philo — have aligned themselves with the schlepper cause. (What can we say? Fashion tends to operate in extremes.) This past September, hobos, totes, bucket bags and shoppers of epic proportions made their way down the Spring 2018 runways of Céline, Calvin Klein and Chanel, to name just a few. (Given the commercial success of Balenciaga’s super-size, super expensive shopper bags, we were hardly surprised.) Large enough to hold a full day’s (and night’s, and perhaps even a week’s, if you’re used to carrying a mini-bag) worth of essentials, this new crop of cool, capacious carryalls is all about utility. Need a change of shoes? Subway reading options? Gigantic headphones? All the moisturizing products (because winter)? As a wise man once said, “Just throw it in the bag.” The trend towards bigger-is-better bags speaks to designers’ awareness of their costumers: modern, on-the-go women who, while freewheeling and decisive enough to pack their life into a mini bag, may prefer to travel not so light, for time or comfort’s sake. In keeping with said theme, pair yours with a bold-hued suit or glamleisure getup. Two addenda:

1. Street style stars suggest you not fill your bag to the brim. Rather, keep it light and dangle it nonchalantly by your side. Big bags are fashion, bag lady vibes are not.

2. Rather than shell out a small fortune on a luxe tote, splurge on another big-ticket item and ask the sales clerk to bag it up in their largest logo-ed shopper or tote (which, in all likelihood, comes free with purchase). Two birds, one stone.

See the oversized bags coming in Spring 2018 and shop early takes on the trend in the slideshow below.

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Chanel Spring 2018

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Balenciaga Spring 2018

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Loewe Spring 2018

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Christian Dior Spring 2018

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Louis Vuitton Spring 2018

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Céline Spring 2018

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Céline Spring 2018

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Akris Spring 2018

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Michael Kors Spring 2018

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Vivienne Westwood Spring 2018

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Marc Jacobs Spring 2018

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Marc Jacobs Spring 2018

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Calvin Klein Spring 2018

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Max Mara Spring 2018

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Gucci Spring 2018

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Bottega Veneta Spring 2018

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Marni Spring 2018

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Marni Spring 2018

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Marni Spring 2018

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Truss

Weekender Large Woven Raffia-Effect Tote, $350 at Net-a-Porter
COS

Collapsed Shopper Bag, $49 at COS
Marques ' Almeida

Oversize Foldover Clutch, $625 at Farfetch
Zara

Maxi Raffia Basket, $55.90 at Zara
Proenza Schouler

Medium Soft Metallic Hobo Bag, $1,490 at Neiman Marcus
Kule

The Tote, $290 at Kule
Simon Miller

Bonsai 30 Nubuck Bucket Bag, $850 at Net-a-Porter
Mango

Leather Strap Bag, $129.99 at Mango
MoMA

Japanese Pleated Tote, $48 at MoMA Design Store
Opening Ceremony

Large Plaid Tote Bag, $35 at Opening Ceremony

Hold Everything: Oversized Bags Are About to Be HUGE (Again)

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COS

Marques ' Almeida

Zara

Proenza Schouler

Kule

Simon Miller

Mango

MoMA

Opening Ceremony