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.

After years of collecting and carrying luxury handbags, these are the 10 bags I’d still confidently buy again today — from my Hermès Birkin 25s to the Balenciaga Rodeo and Louis Vuitton favorites I genuinely keep reaching for.

Quiet luxury in 2026 feels softer, more personal, and more intentional than ever. From The Row and Prada to Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Alaïa, these are the designer bags defining fashion right now — and why they matter.

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.

A slouchy, structured bag that doesn’t try too hard, but still makes the entire outfit. The new Gucci Giglio might be the quiet comeback the brand needed.

Before luxury became fashion, it was equestrian. From Hermès saddlery to Gucci’s Horsebit and Dior’s Saddle Bag, this article explores how function, control, and craftsmanship still define the way handbags are designed today.