Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Top-Handle Bags Are Everywhere This Summer — Get Yours Now

Calling all fashion enthusiasts: top-handle bags have been declared a handbag trend this summer. Celebrities and street style stars are incorporating the polished accessories into their warm-weather 'fits, from posh ensembles like polo shirts, pleated skirts, and Mary Janes to summer dresses and the latest sneakers.

Fortunately, no two top handles are the same. The style ranges from sophisticated pillowy satchels to leather bucket bags to bejeweled mini purses. The best part is that some top-handle bags come with a detachable chain or leather strap that you can also fashion into a functional crossbody

If you haven't dipped your toes into the world of top-handle bags, we've got you covered. Our trendy list includes standouts from brands like Freja (seen on the arms of Hailey Bieber and Katie Holmes) and JW Pei (Gigi Hadid), as well as investment-worthy classics from the likes of Bottega Veneta. Browse the best top-handle bags ahead, and walk through summer on a trendy beat.

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Everyday Top-Handle Bags


Elevate your carousel of go-to handbags with a new everyday top handle. The styles we've picked are classy enough to wear everywhere — from to work events to dinner with friends — and roomy enough to hold all your essentials.

Shop Mansur Gavriel

Mansur Gavriel Mini Soft Lady Bag, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Shop Quince

Quince Italian Leather Quilted Top Handle Satchel, $, available at Quince
Shop Kate Spade

Kate Spade Katy Medium Top-handle Bag, $, available at Kate Spade
Shop Matt & Nat

Matt & Nat Adel Micro Vegan Satchel, $, available at Matt & Nat
Shop Olga Berg at Revolve

olga berg Nadia Faux Leather Embossed Top Handle Bag, $, available at Revolve
Shop Freja New York

Freja New York Caroline Bag Black, $, available at Freja New York
Shop Veronica Beard

Veronica Beard Crest Lock Basket Bag, $, available at Veronica Beard
Shop Zara

Zara Macramé Bucket Bag, $, available at Zara
Shop Strathberry

Strathberry Mosaic Bag, $, available at Strathberry

Statement Top-Handle Bags


Spice up your attire with a jazzy statement bag that'll catch everyone's eyes. We've found everything from furry shearling styles to shimmering rhinestone-embellished ones.

Shop Coach

Coach Rogue Top Handle Bag With Tea Rose, $, available at Coach
Shop FP Collection at Free People

FP Collection Best Bet Beaded Tote Bag, $, available at Free People
Shop JW Pei

JW PEI Abacus Faux Fur Mini Top Handle Bag, $, available at JW PEI
Shop Edie Parker

Edie Parker Mini Grass Bag, $, available at Edie Parker
Shop Lizzie Fortunato at Tuckernuck

Lizzie Fortunato Dark Peacock Sequin Gala Bag, $, available at Tuckernuck
Shop Serpui at Revolve

SERPUI Victoria Bag, $, available at Revolve
Shop Ganni

Ganni Light Khaki Small Bou Bag, $, available at Ganni
Shop STAUD

Staud Custom Mini Shirley Leather Bag, $, available at Staud
Shop Longchamp

Longchamp Épure S Bucket Bag, $, available at Longchamp

Evening Top-Handle Bags


Shop top-handle bags with luxe gold hardware in sleek silhouettes from brands like Tory Burch, Phillip Lim, and Ganni. The silhouettes have subtle, eye-catching details, such as bow handles and soft, rounded edges — making them perfect to pair with wedding guest dresses.
 
Shop Cuyana

Cuyana Mini Bow Bag, $, available at Cuyana
Shop Mango

Mango Sequin handbag, $, available at Mango
Shop Tory Burch

Tory Burch Small Robinson Spazzolato Top Handle Bag, $, available at Tory Burch
Shop Polène

Polène Numéro Neuf Mini, $, available at Polène
Shop By Anthropologie at Anthropologie

Anthropologie Asymmetrical Hardware Satchel, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Jacquemus at Bergdorf Goodman

Jacquemus Le Chiquito Long Croc-Embossed Top-Handle Bag, $, available at Bergdorf Goodman
Shop Anine Bing

Anine Bing Nico Bag, $, available at Anine Bing
Shop DeMellier

Demellier The Paris, $, available at DeMellier
Shop Bottega Veneta at Saks Fifth Avenue

Bottega Veneta Small Wallace Leather Top-Handle Bag, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Shop Brandon Blackwood

Brandon Blackwood Mini Kendrick Trunk, $, available at Brandon Blackwood
Shop Anine Bing

Anine Bing Mini Grace Bag, $, available at Anine Bing

Statement Top Handle Bags


Spice up your attire with a jazzy statement bag that'll catch everyone's gaze. We've found everything from furry shearling styles to shimmering sequins and ones glossed in the season's hottest silver and red.

Shop By Anthropologie At Anthropologie

By Anthropologie Rhinestone Satchel Bag, $, available at Anthropologie

Designer Top-Handle Bags


Sorry, but we'll have to add these top handles to your want list. Along with Bottega Veneta's Wallace, we have Polène's delicate Numéro Neuf Mini and a new vibrant Kelly green Longchamp bucket bag. All are worthy investment pieces, and it's understandable given how stunning they are.

Shop Polène

Polène Numéro Neuf Mini, $, available at Polène
Shop Coach

Coach Sammy Top Handle 21, $, available at Coach
Shop Caterina Bertini At Bloomingdale's

Caterina Bertini Medium Bamboo Handle Tote, $, available at Bloomingdale's
Shop Jacquemus At Bergdorf Goodman

Jacquemus Le Chiquito Moyen Top-Handle Bag, $, available at Bergdorf Goodman
Shop By Anthropologie At Anthropologie

By Anthropologie Woven Faux Leather Tote, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Mansur Gavriel

Mansur Gavriel Movimento Mini Bucket Bag, $, available at Mansur Gavriel
Shop Coperni At SSENSE

Coperni Red Mini Swipe Bag, $, available at SSENSE
Shop JW Pei

JW PEI Abacus Top Handle Bag, $, available at JW PEI
Shop Rebecca Minkoff At Nordstrom

Rebecca Minkoff Large Edie Top Handle Satchel, $, available at Nordstrom
Shop 8 Other Reasons At Revolve

8 Other Reasons Top Handle Bag, $, available at Revolve
Shop Charles & Keith

Charles & Keith Arlys Furry Tote Bag - Noir, $, available at Charles & Keith
Shop STAUD

Staud Moon Split Tote Bag, $, available at Staud
Shop J.Crew

J.Crew Gracie Top-Handle Bag In Leather, $, available at J.Crew

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