THE BIG BAGS

In 2022 the bags are getting bigger and softer. Coming from mini handbags in stiff shapes the purses are now able to actually hold more than a couple of coins and a credit card. 

We chose 3 different bag styles fitting with the trends of 2022. The first one, the IT-bag, is a bowling bag. But not just any model, one from the house that first made the style popular: Prada. The second one is a bag increasingly more read about. An Icon from the fashion house Fendi, which we predict will follow the path of other iconic designs, like the Baguette, the Fendi Spy bag. Last but not least, one, that is more of a wild card. Sticking to the hobo trend, the structured handle, and more voluminous totes we have the Gucci Indy. 

PRADA BOWLING Bag. Who doesn’t like to look back at old, by now even vintage, Prada? Twenty-two years ago, Pradas’ spring summer 2000 collection created the first craze for the bowling bag – as a handbag. Not to forget: back in the 50s and 60s the bag already has been somewhat of a trend for the very first time. But back then it was to carry an actual bowling ball, not your daily essentials. The upgraded version kept the rounded corners but has some added details, like decorative leather panels to enhance the design. 

Today the bowling bag is everywhere. The Prada version has been ahead of the curve again, beeing re-introduced in Pradas Resort 2020 collection. Now you can see the shape being reinterpreted by many, from the high-street to Pradas’ competing luxury Maison.

Are you a big fan of Pradas spring/summer 2000 collection? Check out this Prada Boston bag from the year! 

A Fendi Spy has not been around for some time. But still, it is a safe bet – why? Because the current trend for hobo bags is reaching new heights. The mix of hobo and satchel style is allowing a bigger-sized bag to remain structured, yet soft and laid back. As well as braided leather details and pillow bags are still in high demand and will remain so for some time. Add that up, turn to the second-hand market and you get no other but the Fendi Spy. One of the OG IT-bags, on the verge to becoming vintage, it has been on the scene since 2005, introduced by Silvia Venturini Fendi herself. The massive success led to many limited editions and even collaborations offering a sheer unlimited amount of designs to choose from. 

Read it here first, the Gucci Indy is going to have a comeback. Everyone loves a top handle bag and as is the popularity for hobo bags the size of them is only growing. After smaller more regal bags, as for example the Gucci Jackie (shop here), softer bags are competing for the limelight. By now, the Indy is not on many people’s radars. This makes it one of the best and most sound investments. To avoid the price increases on the second-hand markets seen with bags as for example the Dior Saddle, the Fendi Baguette, and many more it pays off to be ahead of the curve. 

The Indy, coming with a structured handle is very Gucci. The regal handles it is covered in soft leather, instead of being made of the signature Gucci Bamboo. Some sources state, the shape has been inspired by a steering wheel, but not of back than current supercars, but antique ones. Looking at the luxurious feel and meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship this could very well be true. To be sure, one could ask Frida Giannini who the creative director at the time, responsible for the famous piece. 

Decorated with metallic metal plates the bag rose to fame, after being shown on the 2007 spring runway of Gucci. Followed by a big advertisement campaign the same year and the 2008 runway it became a fashion favorite.