After almost 10 years without taking a cruise, these are the handbags I packed for a week aboard Icon of the Seas—and the ones I reached for most. From a Birkin Cargo 35 and Gucci Giglio tote to a Chanel 25 and Mini Kelly, here's what worked best on board.

Brown designer bags are everywhere right now, from rich suede textures to deep espresso leather tones. These are the luxury bags standing out the most in 2026.

From raffia totes and woven textures to oversized travel bags and rich suede styles, these are the luxury handbags shaping Summer 2026 and the bags I genuinely can’t stop thinking about this season.

Suede bags are everywhere again — from oversized totes to soft shoulder bags in rich brown and camel tones. This is why luxury fashion is leaning into softer textures, relaxed styling, and more lived-in bags in 2026.

A personal take on the best Chanel bags for SS2026 — from the oversized suede Maxi Flap to the Chanel 25, Coco Preppy, and the softer, more relaxed direction Chanel is moving toward right now.

East–west bags are everywhere right now, and luxury brands like Alaïa, Chanel, Prada, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta, and The Row are leading the shift toward elongated handbag silhouettes. These are the styles I keep coming back to lately.

A closer look at the designers shaping handbag trends in 2026 — and how their ideas move across brands, quietly influencing the direction of modern luxury.

I wasn’t sure about the Chanel 25 Mini at first, until I started wearing it.