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    The five handbag trends you'll be wearing this spring (hopefully)

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    By Penny Goldstone
    Published 30 March 2020 In Features

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    Whilst we can't really go out right now and therefore have no reason whatsoever to carry a handbag, it doesn't hurt to plan ahead and dream a little.

    Back in September 2019, we got a glimpse at all the lovely summer collections and took note of the trends that will dictate our new season wardrobe, and that includes which designer handbags to invest in. Here are the major bag trends everyone will be wearing this season.

    Baguette bags

    spring summer bag trends

    Ever since Fendi brought back its baguette bag in September 2018, the iconic 90s bag has been going from strength to strength. For the new season, Fendi adorned the bag with pastel florals, while Molly Goddard and Burberry also joined the club.

    Croissant bags

    spring summer bag trends

    These look as tasty as they sound. The name comes from the crescent shape, rounded with a heavier bottom. Seen at the likes of Bottega, Nanushka, Jacquemus and Rejina, it's the must-have medium-sized bag of the season.

    Raffia bags

    spring summer bag trends

    This is a more grown-up, fresh twist on last summer's basket bag. At Oscar de la Renta, it was all about chic totes, whilst at Kate Spade, ladylike buckle bags were key.

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    The oversized bags

    spring summer bag trends

    Lanvin, Tom Ford, Jacquemus, Salvatore Ferragamo were just some of the designers to back super sized bags for spring/summer 2020. It's not just totes either, drawstring bags, backpacks, crossbody bags are all getting the XXL treatment.

    The micro bag

    spring summer bag trends

    On the other end of the spectrum, micro bags show no sign of going anywhere, and for good reason, they are the perfect evening or social event bag. Look to anyone from Fendi to Versace and Jacquemus to Chanel for a take on the trend.

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    Scroll down to shop the major bag trends for SS20.

    spring summer bag trends

    Baguette bag: Elleme Baguette, €395
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    spring summer bag trends

    Baguette bags: BY FAR mini Rachel shoulder bag, £210 at FARFETCH
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    spring summer bag trends

    Croissant bags: NANUSHKA ANJA bag, €450
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    spring summer bag trends

    Croissant bags: Bottega Veneta the shoulder pouch bag, £1,210
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    spring summer bag trends

    Raffia bags: ELIURPI Ceramic-bead straw basket bag, £245 at MATCHESFASHION
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    spring summer bag trends

    Raffia bags: BOYY BOBBY 23 RAFFIA & LEATHER BAG, £831.00 at LUISAVIAROMA
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    spring summer bag trends

    Oversized bags: PRADA Plexiglass tote bag, £770 at Selfridges
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    spring summer bag trends

    Oversized bags: LOEWE Bucket Mesh Tan, £1,550
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    spring summer bag trends

    Micro bags: YUZEFI MINI BOM, £295
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    spring summer bag trends

    Micro bags: JACQUEMUS Le Bello mini leather cross-body bag, £265 at HARVEY NICHOLS
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    Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.

    She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.

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