TOP 5 BAGS OF THE MOMENT

The silent successor to the now-iconic Margaux. When a house like The Row decides to step away from one of its most recognisable bags, it’s because it has a plan. And the Marlo is, in all likelihood, the outcome of that plan. Often regarded as the natural heir to the Margaux, the Marlo preserves The Row ‘s visual language: softly calculated structure, generous proportions, and leather of the highest quality. This time, though, its essence is more relaxed and spontaneous. Freer, lighter. More The Row than ever. And with a long waitlist that only confirms its perpetual out-of-stock status.

The Marlo 14 offers a subtly structured silhouette that holds its shape without feeling rigid. Surprisingly comfortable shoulder straps make it practical, yet it never loses that sculptural elegance the brand is known for. A zip closure, three inner compartments, and luxurious finishes complete this quiet but precise design. The Marlo has earned the attention of clients and celebrities alike, Kendall Jenner, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Aniston among them.

Some bags win you over instantly. The Prada Bonnie is one of them, with its clean, refined silhouette that only reveals its full brilliance through daily use. Lightweight, East-West elongated, and precisely structured, this piece concentrates decades of Prada’s savoir-faire into a design that is both elegant and deeply functional.

The Prada Bonnie revives classic codes and reworks them for a woman in motion. Slim top handles and a detachable shoulder strap allow for versatile carrying options, while thoughtfully arranged inner compartments preserve the bag’s structure. Straddling the line between utility and desire, the Bonnie has been praised not only for its visual appeal but for its dependability. Dark shades and caramel tones, in particular, have become the most sought-after, selling out repeatedly.

The Saint Laurent Calypso bag condenses a complex heritage of classic codes reinterpreted for today. Its envelope-style silhouette, metal chain strap, and iconic bronze Cassandre logo all recall the envelope bags that have shaped the maison’s DNA since the 1960s. But this time, the look is softened, more fluid, more contemporary.

Originally launched in Spring 2023, the Calypso has carved out its place among the house’s key pieces thanks to its padded grained leather and structured yet flexible body,  particularly in its medium and large sizes. Available in black, it balances a recognisable silhouette with a texture that evolves with use, gaining character over time.

Beyond its aesthetic, the Calypso has found champions in figures like Rosé of Blackpink and Milena Smit. Rosé, in particular, has made it part of her travel wardrobe, a chic, versatile carry-on that moves seamlessly from airport terminal to front row. It works as an everyday bag, as a functional travel companion, or as a polished style statement.

Named after the idyllic landscape of Arcadia, mythologised since Ancient Greece, the Miu Miu Arcadie channels the brand’s entire visual universe: feminine, inquisitive, contradictory, and perpetually rebellious. Captured through the lens of Steven Meisel and personified by Gigi Hadid, it is a bag rooted in nostalgia but shaped by the now.

Based on a classic top-handle shape, the Arcadie is transformed by two key elements: the lightness of its structure and the richness of its materials. Available in smooth Napa or that Miu Miu signature suede, it strikes a balance between vintage design and a thoroughly modern rhythm. The soft padding gives it volume and a strong visual presence while maintaining proportion and luxury.

It can be worn by hand or over the shoulder with its adjustable strap, as shown in both runway styling and campaign visuals. The Arcadie doesn’t chase trends; it channels Miu Miu signature contradiction: sweetness with subversion, fragility with confidence.

Bottega Veneta revives one of its early-2000s icons with exacting precision. The Bottega Veneta Parachute tote is proof that a heritage design can be modernised without losing what made it remarkable. This updated version preserves the house’s artisanal soul, from the handwoven Intrecciato leather to the distinctive knotted metal detail, while adapting the silhouette to a more contemporary, enveloping form.

Offered in two sizes, a large format for day-to-day and a smaller version suitable for evening, the Parachute adapts to the pace of modern life with Italian finesse. Its supple leather and generous shape hide impressive functionality, while the removable strap adds versatility.

The Bottega Veneta Parachute works as an extension of the brand’squiet elegance, now synonymous with its new creative era. With a lambskin interior, magnetic closure, and soft structure, it’s discreet, practical, and luxuriously constructed, a modern essential for those who value elegance grounded in craft.