People come and go, but it-bags are forever. Literally! A good bag can not only last a lifetime, but appreciate in value, resurge in the trend cycle, and keep your belongings safe as intended. Each year, and season, new bags hit the market, old silhouettes come back into our periphery, and a certain selection of bags hit “it” status amongst the fashion set. Last year was a big one for the Balenciaga City Bag, the YSL Mombasa, and the Chloé Paddington—all shapes that once had a moment in the early aughts and have been reissued at their respective houses. This year, we are seeing increased interest in vintage shapes like the Gucci Indy, obsessions over the new Chanel flap bag c/o Matthieu Blazy, sustained love of the classic Coach Tabby, and more.
Ahead, we round up 5 it-bags of the season.
Chanel Maxi Flap Bag
Debuting on Matthieu Blazy's Chanel Spring/Summer 2026 runway debut, the reimagined Chanel Maxi Flap Bag features grained calfskin and thin leather straps instead of chain detailing. Already highly coveted in store with reports of limited access, the Chanel Maxi Flap silhouette is one we all have our eye on.
Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag 36
I love a shoulder bag for summer, and there’s a reason why the Coach Tabby is one of its most enduring silhouettes. This understated, beloved classic has a simple shoulder strap and flap for an easy, on-the-go, everyday option. Spotted on Manon Bannerman and Coach girl Elle Fanning, we’re predicting the Tabby is going to have quite the summer.
Gucci Giglio Large Tote Bag
Ushered in by Demna who now sits at the helm of Gucci, the Giglio bag is the perfect everyday tote, and it helps that celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and Sienna Miller have already been spotted out and about carrying the new it bag.
Gucci Indy
For all my Y2K revival lovers out there, the Gucci Indy is for you. First launched in 2007 by then-creative director Frida Giannini, the Gucci Indy has only increased in popularity on the resale market of late, and we're anticipating that this shape will have a full resurgence by summer.
Saint Laurent Mombasa
Tom Ford knew what he was doing when he designed the iconic Mombasa bag during his tenure at Saint Laurent, and since Ford is always in fashion, especially his archival silhouettes, it's no surprise that the Mombasa had a resurgence last year, which has led to a reissue of the silhouette under Anthony Vaccarello. Hallelujah!