A new season is usually all the excuse we need to start thinking about bags again. For fall, the most convincing designs have something refreshingly practical about them: they fit more than a phone and a lipstick, sit comfortably on the shoulder and still manage to make an outfit look considerably more expensive. The celebrity set seems to agree. This season’s rotation moves between luxury It bags and more approachable finds that already have serious street-style credentials. The only real problem is deciding which one gets the prime spot on your shoulder.

Chanel 25 and Bottega Veneta Veneta Make Relaxed Luxury Feel Fresh

The Chanel 25 has quickly become one of the house’s most visible new signatures. Dua Lipa, Jennie, Charli XCX and Gracie Abrams have all carried versions of the quilted hobo bag, while Hailey Bieber and Harry Styles have embraced its bolder leopard iterations. Its appeal lies in the contrast between a relaxed silhouette and unmistakable Chanel details, from the chain straps to the quilting. Black leather gives it timeless appeal, while the printed versions bring more personality to an otherwise simple fall look.

At Bottega Veneta, the Veneta bag brings a familiar silhouette back with a distinctly current attitude. Originally introduced in 2002, the woven shoulder bag returned under Louise Trotter with its signature Intrecciato leather and an even softer sense of movement. Jacob Elordi and Elle Fanning have already been spotted carrying it, confirming how naturally the design fits into the current preference for understated luxury. Its curved shape sits close to the body and looks especially good with oversized outerwear, making it the kind of bag that gets better once fall layering begins.

Coach Chelsea and Tory Burch Fleming Offer a More Accessible Take

The Coach Chelsea is becoming one of the brand’s strongest contenders for fall. Bella Hadid has already carried the roomy shoulder style, whose relaxed shape feels particularly suited to the return of coats and heavier fabrics. A front flap adds just enough structure, while the generous proportions make it far more useful than the miniature bags that dominated previous seasons. It delivers the look of an oversized designer bag at a much more approachable price point.

The Tory Burch Fleming Distressed Pochette, recently worn by Katie Holmes, offers a different interpretation of everyday polish. Its distressed finish gives the classic shoulder silhouette a slightly undone quality that feels especially right for fall. Worn with soft tailoring or a simple knit, it adds interest without taking over the entire look. That may be its biggest strength. It looks considered while still feeling completely effortless.