In New York City, it’s not enough for a bag to be stylish. A bag is a lifeline. It’s what keeps your keys and wallet safe on the subway. It’s what holds your laptop or Kindle on your way to work or how you make a casual outfit feel dressed up for date night. It’s clear from the fashion week runways, elegant bags are in for 2024, and the people of Manhattan, Queens, and beyond are finding ways to make the most of the trend.
While elegance comes in many forms, think of the next It bags like you would a pair of kitten heels. Practical, structural, yet sophisticated. Textures like smooth calfskin and woven rattan are timeless yet modern, while colors can range from quietly luxurious neutrals to rich hues that add an eye-catching element to a simple jeans-and-tee ensemble. You’ll still find some familiar shapes from past seasons in the 2024 lineup, like a half-moon silhouette or the classic bucket, but subtle details like elongated straps or a structured square body feel like natural progressions of what you’ve seen before. In the streets of SoHo and the Upper East Side alike, you can expect to see stylish people carrying these bags in their hands, tucking them under their shoulders, or throwing them on crossbody. Shop favorite affordable styles that will still look so expensive once you carry them out of the house.
An elegant bag with a vintage touch.
Jw Pei
Joy Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
White looks good with everything.
A tote that looks so elegant.
A woven bag is perfect for summer.
Coach
Eve Glovetanned Leather Hobo Bag
Your everyday shoulder bag.
Muuñ
Sophia Canvas-Trim Basket Bag
A woven bag is a perfect pick for vacation.
Reformation
Small Vittoria Tote
A bow adds a delicate touch.
Mango
Rectangular Bag With Flap
Hold this bag in your hand, or when you’re on the move, throw it over your shoulder.
Inès Bressand
No. 35 Leather-Trim Basket Bag
Not your average everyday bag.
Demellier
Tokyo Small Leather Shoulder Bag
Carry this sleek style to the office.
Dragon Diffusion
Egola Woven-Leather Basket Bag
This woven tote is a necessity.
Luar
Small Ana Espresso Bag
Luar’s structured bag is the ultimate It bag.
A bucket bag that’s effortlessly elegant.
Tory Burch
Small Robinson Pebble Leather Tote
Long straps are modern and on-trend.
The contrasting textures make this bag stand out.
Phillip Lim
Id Soft Shoulder Bag
A bag that’s so elegant for everyday.
A sleek tote that works for all occasions.
Ladylike with a fun twist.
For the horse girl, an equestrian-inspired silhouette.
Hyer Goods
Mini Shoulder Bag
A small bag for nights on the town.
Furla
Small 1927 Floral Jacquard Shoulder Bag
A floral print makes for a unique option.
A.P.C.
Ninon Small Drawstring Bag
A mini bag that will make your outfit pop.
Jil Sander
Cannolo Small Bag
Leave it to Jil Sander to make elegant feel modern.
Demellier
Midi New York Bag
Prada
Vintage Black Convertible Handbag
Two words: vintage Prada.
Marni
Prisma Top Handle Ew Bag
The puffy look gives this top-handle bag a modern spin.
Ferragamo
Hug Soft Bicolor Bag
This bag is already making the rounds in elite circles.