The 6 purses you need right now and 5 you should get rid of, according to stylists and designers

Cheyenne LentzJul 8, 2024, 23:52 IST

Not all purse trends are created equally. Creative Lab/Shutterstock

Business Insider asked stylists and designers which purse trends are in and out this season.
Nontraditional shapes and beaded bags are taking center stage right now.

The handbag market is a nearly $60 billion industry, so it's no wonder there are so many different trends and styles available right now.

To help you parse through what's actually in and out this summer, Business Insider asked designers and stylists to share the best and worst purse trends.

Here's what the experts said.

Denim accents are essential this season.

Denim and denim-style fabrics come in bag form.Edward Berthelot/Getty Images

Woven bags scream summer.

Woven bags can be made from a number of materials. Sitthinon/Shutterstock

Bucket bags are making a major comeback.

Small bucket bags are great for easy summer days. Studio Nut/Shutterstock

Incorporate a pop of color into your summer purse collection.

Bright, neon colors really catch your eye. Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Beaded bags can offer a touch of sophistication to any outfit.

Pearls and other beads are trending right now.Rorygez Fresh/Shutterstock

Nontraditional shapes can make a big statement.

Asymmetrical and funky bags can add interest to an outfit. Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images

On the other hand, see-through bags are no longer trending.

Clear bags had their time in the spotlight. andersphoto/Shutterstock

Fanny packs had their day in the sun.

Even leather fanny packs can come off as overly casual. Lia Kos/Shutterstock

Swap heavy embellishments for more minimalist styles.

Big embellishments can get clunky and overbearing. andersphoto/Shutterstock

Massive logos are being replaced by the quiet-luxury aesthetic.

You don't need to make the brand obvious. andersphoto/Shutterstock

Micro purses lack the room for essentials.

You can't fit much in a micro purse. Creative Lab/Shutterstock

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