20 Fall Handbags You'll Want Now

By: Christene Barberich & Piera Gelardi

Having already briefed you on our autumn boot fixations, we felt it equally necessary to indulge all you bag fetishists with the same kind of affection. The truth is, nothing kicks off a new season of dressing quite like a new fall bag. From slouchy, weathered, oversized totes and more diminutive shoulder styles, this season's crop offers lots of solid and subtly untrendy designs (save a few inevitable flashes of zippers and studs). Whether you're downsizing to ladylike dimensions or trading in last season's Rocco for this season's PS 11, we've got 20 styles you'll want to get your hands on stat.

Opening image: Pendleton Buckle Bag, $258, available at Urban Outfitters.



Above, from left: Pendleton Cross-Body Bag, $48, available at Urban Outfitters; Club Monaco Anne Marie Boucle Bag, $229, available at Club Monaco stores.

Above, from left: Topshop Two-Color Leather Satchel, $100, available at Topshop; Wendy Nichol Pony Bullet Bag, $587, available at La Gar&cceil;onne.




Above, from left: Let Them Eat Cake Tumbled Vegan Foldover bag, $72, available at Need Supply Co.; Tory Burch Carson Satchel, $595, available at Tory Burch.




Above, from left: Club Monaco Carrie Messenger Bag, $229, available in two weeks at Club Monaco stores; Olivia Harris Garment-Dyed Tote, $395, available this fall at Olivia Harris.




Above, from left: Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Black Morning After Bag, $565, available for pre-order at Rebecca Minkoff.




Above, from left: United Bamboo Frame Bag, $575, available at TenOverSix; Deena & Ozzy Pony Purse, $48, available at Urban Outfitters.




Above, from left: Proenza Schouler PS11 Bag, $1,850, available later this month at Barneys New York.




Above, from left: Alexander Wang Angela Mini Pochette, $650, available at Saks Fifth Avenue; L.L. Bean Signature Downeaster Plaid Bag, $85, available at L.L. Bean.




Above, from left: Madewell The Brownstone Suede Bag, $158, available at Madewell; Lucky Brand Indigo Cherry Blossom Backpack, $99, available at Lord & Taylor.




Above, from left: Diesel Chordy Bag, $240, available at Ssense; Botkier Conor Crossbody Bag, $350, available at Stefani Bags and this fall at Shopbop.




Above, from left: French Connection Pocket Pouch Tote, $138, available at French Connection; Anya Hindmarch Newspapers and Magazines Tote, $110, available at Net-A-Porter.