This summer we saw unassuming new handbag styles from Tod’s and MCM turn into bonafide hits. A certain Versace style also finally took off, and the ongoing Gucci renaissance guaranteed that we saw practically as numerous Guccis on A-lister arms as we saw Givenchys. Celebs seemed to love all The Row‘s newest styles with equal enthusiasm, and Céline delighted in a fantastic few months, even though only one of its newest styles seems to be catching on. As the season winds to a close, let’s look back and review what our favorite celeb bag lovers carried all summer long.
Alessanda Ambrosio
Versace Palazzo Empire Bag
$2,838 through farfetch.com
For a time, Gigi Hadid was the sole celeb ambassador for Versace’s hottest new style, but soon other celebs followed suit. Celeb traction certainly picked up considerably after Versace rolled out a version of the Versace Palazzo empire with contrast piping. It’s always in the details.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Tod’s Wave Bag
$2,165 through Saks
Alessandra is always an arbiter of style, and this summer she certainly did not disappoint us in the handbag department. Not that she ever does. Celebs loved the Tod’s Wave Bag in its numerous different sizes and iterations, and its popularity hasn’t wavered yet. (Sans jeu de mots.)
Alicia Vikander
Louis Vuitton petite Malle Bag
Alicia Vikander has done a lot for Louis Vuitton because she was tapped as its newest celeb face. This summer, she carried several different versions of one of the brand’s many popular new designs, the Louis Vuitton petite Malle Bag.
Beyoncé
Burberry Milverton Satchel
Shop through Burberry
This edition of the Burberry Milverton satchel wasn’t widely available when Beyoncé randomly carried it while out and about in nyc back in July, and of course, now it’s nowhere to be found. It’s tragic that brands can’t time much more product roll-outs and reissues around Beyoncé’s whims, but such is the nature of Queen Bey.
Chrissy Teigen
Céline Watersnake Trotteur Bag
$2,035 through Vestiaire Collective
Chrissy Teigen carried this beautiful snakeskin version of one of Céline’s newer styles, and we certainly took notice. Chrissy, like Alessandra Ambrosio, is one of our top celeb bag lovers. She essentially sets the pace for the rest of us.
Chrissy Teigen
The Row Classic 5 fourre-tout
$4,500 through Net-a-Porter
That’s why we know that The Row classic 5 tote will also be around for a while. Chrissy was especially fond of The Row’s bags this season, but this was by far her favorite. You can see much more of Chrissy’s year-round faves in the The numerous Bags of Chrissy Teigen.
Elsa Hosk
Céline Box Bag
$2,572 through Vestiaire Collective
Céline certainly did much more than alright this summer. A few of the brand’s sleeper hits from seasons past, like the box Bag, continued to acquire steam with celebs like the forever-fashionable Elsa Hosk.
Gabrielle Union
Marc Jacobs Gotham Satchel
$450 through Nordstrom
This Marc Jacobs satchel certainly had a moment with celebs earlier in the summer. This popular graffiti’d version is long gone, but much more basic versions of the Gotham are still widely available. This MJ style is one of the most inexpensive popular bags of the summer by far, and it certainly looks fantastic with double denim.
Heidi Klum
MCM Milla Tote
$920 through Nordstrom
Here’s another top pick that won’t set you back for much more than a grand. Heidi Klum was quite fond of this tote from the German brand MCM. It comes in a virtual rainbow of colors, and Heidi already owns several of them.
Jennifer Garner
Hermès Octagone Bag
It’s easy to forget that Hermès does anything besides Birkins and Kellys, but here’s Jennifer Garner, reminding us all that Hermès is still prepared to take chances, even though the brand could easily rest on its laurels for a few much more decades.
Kendall Jenner
Givenchy Bow cut Clutch
$2,150 through mytheresa.com
Kendall Jenner carried her Givenchy Bow cut grasp religiously throughout the summer. Apparently, it chooses anything, even fringed suede jackets.
Margot Robbie
Gucci Marmont take on Bag
$2,490 through Gucci
We honestly hadn’t given much thought to Margot Robbie‘s handbag preferences before this summer, but her epic wardrobe for the suicide Squad press trip gave us plenty of opportunities to do so. (You can see much more of her faves in The numerous Bags of Margot Robbie). Margot carried numerous different Gucci styles on this tour, but this one was our favorite.
Rihanna
Dior Diorever Tote
$2,698 through Vestiaire Collective
Rihanna and Dior forever. This summer, Rihanna moved away from her Dioramas (occasionally) and carried Dior’s newest offering, the Dior Diorever.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Céline Belt Bag
$1,812 through Vestiaire Collective
Finally, here’s Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, carrying the Céline style that is very quietly creeping to the top of the brand’s handbag power rankings. We saw numerous cCelebs portant un nouveau sac à ceinture cet été.
