With so many new luxury handbags dropping this season—or old styles making a comeback—it can take a moment to decide which one best reflects your personal style, especially if you’re considering one to travel with.
Celebrities and brand ambassadors of luxury lifestyle maisons usually have access to the latest handbags ahead of their official launch, and we get a sneak preview of the soon-be-unveiled handbags from their social media posts. This summer, we’ve seen a variety of stylish ways that stars such as Blackpink’s Jisoo and actress Sydney Sweeney have worn the Dior Groove or the Jimmy Choo Cinch handbags on their respective travels, and we share our favourites from other celebrities, too.
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Hailey Bieber flaunting Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Leather Shoulder Bag
Hailey Bieber sports a Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Leather Shoulder Bag (Photo: Instagram / haileybieber)
Hailey Bieber has placed herself on the map amongst some of the most recognisable millennial-Gen Z style icons. In her signature street style look, she pairs a green Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Supple with matching baggy pants and a simple white crop top, tying the look together with sleek sunnies.
Jennifer Lopez with Lady Dior
Jennifer Lopez wears the Lady Dior with an elegant beige dress (Photo: Instagram / jlo)
According to Jennifer Lopez, the Lady Dior is the quintessential Parisian bag. The On the Floor singer shared photos of herself in June in Paris, where she wore the bag with bold black elbow-length gloves and a stunning beige dress.
Emilia Clark carrying Loewe Mini Flamenco
Emilia Clarke with the Loewe Mini Flamenco Clutch (Photo: Instagram / emilia_clarke))
Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clark knows how to make a statement with a choice accessory. The actress carries a Loewe Mini Flamenco clutch in nappa calfskin with a matching trench coat as she expertly navigates cobbled streets in heels.
Phoebe Dynevor carrying Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama
Phoebe Dynevor with the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama bag (Photo: Instagram / phoebedynevor)
Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor is a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton. Sipping on a hot cuppa, she accessorises her muted grey-black look with an enviable Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama piece featuring Kusama’s most important signifier: the dotted pumpkin.
Blackpink’s Jisoo rocking with Dior Groove
Blackpink’s Jisoo, who is a Dior brand ambassador, toted her Groove handbag around Paris this week, stopping to snap a photo in front of the most iconic sight in the city—the Eiffel Tower. The K-pop idol kept her look minimalistic, with a cropped white T-shirt, blue jeans and a chunky white sandal, and even customised her navy monogrammed bag with cute plushie keychains.
Bella Hadid carrying Coach Brooklyn
Bella Hadid with her Coach Brooklyn bag (Photo: courtesy of Coach)
Bella Hadid has a knack for setting trends, and this black Coach Brooklyn shoulder bag she wore in New York this week might be the next big thing. The model opted for a rock-chic, Coyote Ugly (2000) inspired look with a graphic tank, embellished leather flares and accessorised with stacks of gold bangles and necklaces, tiny sunglasses and pointed-toe heels.
Stray Kids’ Felix sporting the Louis Vuitton Side Trunk
Stray Kids’ Felix wearing his Louis Vuitton Side Trunk bag (Photo: courtesy of Louis Vuitton)
While in Paris to attend the brand’s women’s spring-summer 2024 show, Felix of K-pop group Stray Kids took an evening stroll wearing Louis Vuitton head to toe, from a tracksuit and white T-shirt to the Side Trunk bag. The juxtaposing nature of the casual ensemble helped to tone down the structured and formal nature of the bag—it’s a cool styling choice that works to transition to autumn weather.
Kiko with Saint Laurent Jamie 4.3
Japanese model Kiko opted for a pared-back summer-in-the-city look this month, teaming a grey tube top with simple black loose-fitting trousers and letting the Saint Laurent Jamie 4.3 leather tote bag take the spotlight.
Rihanna sporting Gucci Ophidia
Rihanna with her Gucci Ophidia bag (Photo: courtesy of Gucci)
Rihanna’s casual street style is as cool as her planned red carpet ensembles, thanks to her knack for blending aesthetics. For example, this look she wore earlier this month in New York consists of an indie sleaze band tee, Y3K-inspired silver tracksuit bottoms, “brat summer” attitude with her hair in curlers and the retro-inspired Gucci Ophidia tote bag.
Shu Qi with Bottega Veneta Arco
Bottega Veneta brand ambassador Shu Qi demonstrated that luxury bags look even better when used and personalised. When travelling in May, she shared a photo looking incognito at the airport, with her Arco tote on her lap with its numerous keychains and charm dangling from the handle—à la Jane Birkin.
Sydney Sweeney posing with Jimmy Choo Cinch
The best thing about a beach holiday is that you only really need sunscreen to protect against the rays and a phone to snap some memories, which is just about what can fit in a Jimmy Choo Cinch clutch bag. Actress Sydney Sweeney brought her cream bag on holiday this week in Europe, wearing an all-white outfit for a classic summer look.
Song Yuqi carrying Fendi Peekaboo ISeeU
Chinese singer Song Yuqi tends to favour bright and colourful outfits. This textural and punchy head-to-toe red Fendi look she wore to the maison’s fall-winter 2024 show in Milan includes an asymmetrical cutout top, bottoms with a contrasting orange underskirt and the Peekaboo ISeeU raffia bag.
Wonyoung sporting Miu Miu Arcadie
While the Miu Miu Arcadie bag has a top handle style, Wonyoung from K-pop group IVE shows how it doubles as a great crossbody bag option. In May, she shared film photos from a US trip where she wore the cognac brown version with other neutral shades of black and beige.
Simone Ashley with Valentino Garavani Locò
To celebrate her birthday in May, Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley accessorised her white mini-dress with a rhinestone-studded Valentino Garavani Locò. Mixing sparkles with shiny fabrics in similar tones—in this case, white and silver—is a sure-fire way to be the centre of attention.
Danielle wearing Celine Mini 16
Danielle from K-pop group NewJeans is a brand ambassador for Celine and embodies the brand’s edgy yet elegant spirit with her own delicate touch. In an Instagram post from April, she totes the maison’s Mini 16 bag in a shade of pale lavender which complements her cream dress and matches the cool-toned sheen of her highlighter.
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