We're reaching the end of the whirlwind that was New York Fashion Week, and it's time to take stock of some key takeaways. We've watched Spring/Summer 2027 collections unfold on runways and in presentations, kept our eyes peeled for exciting celebrity sightings, and even had the opportunity to connect with designers one-on-one and pick their brains about their inspiration. And, of course, we keep a close eye on the bags that make their way down the runways—and take note of the trends that are sure to rule the spring and summer seasons, but also some that we wouldn't be surprised to see everywhere this fall.
This season, bag trends ranged from classic to dramatic and some unconventional—and this is exactly how we like our trends: vastly different, entirely distinct, and all offering something unique (but equally as tempting!) to our rotations.
From handles that feel like jewelry to classic heritage bags that will never go out of style, these are the 5 SS27 runway bag trends to note from NYFW.
Metal Handles
Cult Gaia SS27 // Launchmetrics
Michael Kors SS27 // LaunchmetricsThis season, bags took an architectural turn with metal handles. While slouchy bags are also having their moment, Cult Gaia and Michael Kors's Spring/Summer 2027 runways proved that the simple addition of a metal handle positions the bag as the focal point of the look, sort of functions like jewelry, and creates a chic, polished look.
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Non-Handbags
TWP SS27 // Launchmetrics
Michael Kors SS27 // LaunchmetricsIt's 2026, our wallets are our phones, and we don't all really need to carry around a whole lot anymore. Spring/Summer 2027 runways were all about going hands-free with bags that sat on the waist on TWP's runway, for example, and those around the neck in the case of Michael Kors.
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Fringe Trains
Cult Gaia SS27 // Launchmetrics
Monse SS27 // LaunchmetricsFringe, in general, is having a major moment, but Spring/Summer 2027 took the trend to dramatic heights. Who said that only clothes could have trains? The runways of Cult Gaia and Monse proved that a bag can and arguably should be the most dramatic element of your look.
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Heritage Bags
Proenza Schouler SS27 // Launchmetrics
Coach SS27 // LaunchmetricsThis season, houses returned to their roots with heritage bags that have withstood the test of time—Proenza Schouler with the PS1 bag that first launched in 2008 and Coach with the kisslock totes that date back to the late '60s. These examples served as a reminder that a classic, timeless bag that will forever remain in the house's code is often the one worth investing in.
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Pocket-Maxxing
Coach SS27 // Launchmetrics 
Sandy Liang // LaunchmetricsThis season, it's about having as many exposed pockets as possible. Coach debuted an updated version of the Tabby Bag—but this one embraces a repurposed aesthetic and features a collage of mismatched compartments: a turnlock pocket, a kisslock pocket, and a square zip-up pocket. Over on Sandy Liang's Spring/Summer 2026 runway, the house's affinity for identical rows of pockets was displayed through mini totes in fun, whimsical colors.
