Trendy Women's Bags! 30 Bag Names and Their Origins
If you're craving a unique bag that looks like a schoolbag, do you know how to describe it when you're shopping? What are the characteristics of different bag types? Which are the most popular right now? Hey, don't worry! Today I've compiled a fantastic list of [Bag Names].
Updated: 2023/03/26
Bag Types
If you're craving a unique bag that looks like a schoolbag,
Do you know how to describe it when you go shopping?
What are the characteristics of different types of bags?
Which are the most popular right now?
Hey, don't worry! Today I've compiled a fantastic list of [Bag Names].
There are 30 different types of bags.
Today, let's introduce the following five most popular bag styles.
1. Hobo Bag
2. Baguette Bag
3. Bucket Bag
4. Saddle Bag
5. Doctor Bag Doctor Bag
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While sorting through this, I've discovered that there are many more common bag types now than before.
Many styles have become increasingly practical with each generation, offering different ways to carry them or different functions. Some bag shapes are so similar that they seem almost indistinguishable.
The 30 bag types listed today are
relatively common.
How's that? After reading this, do you think these bag types have become more distinct?
In fact, it's not just bag styles; I've discovered that different bag shapes also have their own unique trends!
Some bag styles that once seemed outdated can become popular again due to shifting fashion trends.
Let's take a look at some of the most popular bags these days. See how many of your bags made the list!
First up, let's introduce...
1. Hobo Bags [Half-Moon Bags]
Popular Bag Styles
The Hobo bag has made a comeback in popularity over the past two years and is incredibly popular!
Previously, when I mentioned the Hobo bag, I thought of it as something my mom would carry to the market, haha.
But with the resurgence of retro style, the Hobo has suddenly become a classic and popular bag style.
Fashionable Bag Styles
The definition of a Hobo bag is that the shoulder strap and the body of the bag perfectly form a circle, allowing you to slip your hands or arms through.
Also, there's a funny story behind this bag shape.
Hobo literally translates to "homeless" in Chinese. In the past, they would wrap their belongings in cloth and carry them on a long stick.
This casual crescent-shaped bag later became the inspiration for the Hobo bag.
Back to the Hobo bag itself, when we talk about the Hobo Bag,
the most iconic style is probably the Hobo Bag, which many consider the first Hobo Bag in fashion.
This bag was created as early as the 1950s, but its original name wasn't Jackie, but Fifties Constance.
However, because the fashion icon of the time, former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, frequently carried it abroad,
the bag was later renamed the "Jackie Bag."
Although Gucci has since changed designers, the Jackie continues to appear in Gucci designs with new guises and has always had a significant presence in the bag world.
The recently popular Celine Ava is actually a Hobo bag.
However, compared to other Hobo bags, the Ava is more compact and refined, so it can actually be considered a Hobo-style underarm bag.
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2. Baguette
When it comes to the Baguette, many people probably think of the Fendi Baguette.
The slender, square bag, tucked under the arm, looks like a baguette.
Messenger Bag
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Women's Bags
However, with the growing popularity of underarm bags in recent years, the Baguette has evolved into a distinct bag style.
It no longer refers solely to a Fendi bag, but more often refers to all bags of this type.
The Baguette bag last saw a surge in popularity in the 1990s.
With the resurgence of retro styles in the past two years, this bag style has become increasingly prominent in the fashion world, especially appealing to women who embrace a vintage style.
Because of its popularity, many brands have also adapted their classic bags into Baguette-style designs!
For example, the Celine Triomphe underarm bag, which recently topped the "Best Bag" charts, is hard to find anywhere.
The bag's slender, delicate silhouette and the classic, retro Arc de Triomphe buckle create a sophisticated, understated, and recognizable image.
Street Style
Easy to carry, it's the center of attention.
In addition, Celine recently launched a new chain-link underarm bag.
The bag's shape is more slender, reminiscent of an East-West bag, exuding a cool, modern, and sophisticated feel. It looks incredibly stylish when carried.
3. Bucket Bag
Next, we'll introduce the bucket bag, a favorite among Taiwanese women. It's named after its resemblance to a small bucket.
Women's Bags
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Most of these bags have a rigid base and a drawstring closure.
The three-dimensional shape makes the bag's storage space relatively easy to use.
Because the bucket bag's shape exudes a gentle, simple feel and is also quite practical, it has long been a favorite among women.
Many brands have been promoting it, and especially in the past two years, the bucket bag selection has become increasingly diverse!
It's said that the first brand to create this style was Louis Vuitton. To accommodate five bottles of champagne at once, the founder designed a tote bag.
Later, in 1959, this bag was introduced as an everyday bag: the Louis Vuitton NOÉ. It was an instant hit! To this day, it remains a staple of the brand. Louis Vuitton has also released several NOÉ variations, including the NÉONOÉ, NOÉ Purse, and Nano NOÉ. These styles are incredibly popular, whether trendy or practical for everyday wear.
Bucket Bag
Another highlight is the recent surge in popularity of the bucket bag, and Mansur certainly deserves credit.
I remember when it was first released, the Bucket was completely sold out, both on the official website and in stores.
The overall design of this bucket bag is incredibly simple, with a streamlined silhouette that's easy to style.
Paired with a casual bow-tie strap, it looks modern, stylish, and youthful, and truly looks great no matter how you carry it.
Additionally, Chanel has also released numerous bucket bag designs in recent seasons.
This small bucket bag, for example, has captured the hearts of many women.
Trendy Bags
The miniature bag has a plump, sleek silhouette, giving it a playful feel.
Paired with exquisite hardware, it instantly stands out from the crowd of bucket bags and has a distinctly unique style.
Fourth: Saddle Bag
Saddle Bag
This bag style is being released by major brands, and the Dior Saddle is a classic example.
However, the saddle bags we're discussing today are not limited to this Dior model, but also include other bags also known as saddle bags. These bags feature curved, streamlined flaps and simple lines, earning their name from their shape, which resembles the small bags hanging from a saddle.
Women's Bags
Saddle bags typically feature a buckle design, but to make them more practical, some recent styles have been modified with "fake" buckles, replacing them with snaps.
Saddle bags are generally easy to carry as shoulder and crossbody bags, but they also offer a bit more personality than regular crossbody bags. Furthermore, the recently released saddle bags are generally available in a variety of sizes, making them suitable for Taiwanese women.
5. Doctor Bag
As the name suggests, this was originally a handbag carried by doctors during their appointments, but it has now become a fashionable and retro bag.
Women's Bags
Hermès Lindy
Lindy
The name of this bag comes from the Lindy Hop dance couple, and its most distinctive feature is its shape. Its symmetrical double handles are unique and instantly recognizable.
The Lindy features almost no metal accents, giving it a simple and casual look, yet a sense of design. Similarly, its three-dimensional shape also makes it easy to carry.
Therefore, the Lindy from its early years still held a place among Hermès's many bag styles, and the brand has retained this design. However, back then, the Lindy was still relatively large, and its overall image was relatively mature. Furthermore, compared to the classic BKC, the Lindy felt a bit like a "backup," so it didn't truly explode in popularity.
It wasn't until 2019 that this chubby little bag instantly became a new favorite among wealthy women. The Mini Lindy's popularity also, to a certain extent, boosted the popularity of the classic-sized Lindy.
It seems that everyone has rediscovered the Lindy's appeal, and now both the mini and regular-sized Lindy have become extremely popular styles!
Okay, that's all for today's sharing! After seeing so many different bag styles, are you ready to pick one and buy it?
We'll be introducing other styles not yet introduced here in the future!
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