They’re Here—the 6 “It” Bags Taking Over Summer 2025

Every summer has its It bags. Whether you’re heading on holiday, commuting in the heat, or simply trying to make a simple outfit feel pulled together, a great summer handbag can do a lot of heavy lifting. It’s the piece that adds polish to linen separates, brings personality to neutral outfits and holds all the essentials without sacrificing style. For all these reasons, summer is the season where bags really get to shine. So, I thought now was the ideal time to take stock of the current handbag landscape and see which styles are proving most popular this year.

What’s interesting about summer 2025’s It bags, though, is that they aren’t necessarily brand new. The styles I’m seeing everywhere—from fashion insiders in the city to airport security snaps and coastal getaways—are ones that have been bubbling up for a few seasons. Now, they’ve hit their stride. That in itself feels like a refreshing shift—less about chasing the latest drop of new arm candy and more about investing in the pieces that have quietly proven their worth across several summers already.