They say fashion is cyclical, and in recent years, we’ve seen an increasing number of luxury houses revisiting archival designs on the catwalk, particularly when it comes to the bag department. Take Gucci’s reissues of the Jackie , Diana and Horsebit , or the Prada Re-Edition bags, which have all led to an increased interest in the OG styles. In fact, one might argue that the vintage boom we’ve seen of late is a major factor behind these revivals, as brands look to capitalise on the trend for nostalgia.
Case in point: Balenciaga re-released its Le City bag earlier this year, a couple of years after former Vogue staffer Liana Satenstein noted its return in popularity among fashion insiders. On the autumn/winter 2024 runways , there were plenty of references to vintage styles, alongside the reissues we’ve seen in recent seasons. Below, see all the new-season handbags that you can buy second-hand now.
Chloé bracelet bags Bracelet bags were all over the autumn/winter 2024 catwalks, including at Chloé, where the style harked back to those from Phoebe Philo’s spring/summer 2002 collection. While the new version is more slouchy in shape, Philo’s designs come in a heavily embellished iteration that truly does double up as a statement jewellery piece. Louis Vuitton Lockit We’ve seen the rise of several vintage Louis Vuitton bags in recent years, from the Speedy to the Neverfull.
Next up? The Lockit bag, which made a reappearance on the catwalk in March. Dating all th.