26 Slouchy Handbags for a Boho-Inspired Fall 2024 | Vogue

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After many seasons of leaning into the structured ladylike bag, suddenly, it appears we’re all ready to soften up a bit. “Chloé’s fall/winter 24 show kind of single-handedly brought back the boho trend, and with it these slouchy bags of the early 2000s feel right for the moment,” stylist Caitlin Burke says. Chemena Kamali’s first collection for the Parisian brand did, in fact, feel like a vibe shift, ushering in a new era of diaphanous silk chiffon-tinged French bohemia.

The key bag from the collection, a soft leather slouch with gold hardware named the Bracelet borrows inspiration from the 1960s bags favored by hippies in the counterculture era. The word hobo references the bindle bags carried by migrant workers at the turn of the last century, and perhaps the term hobo needs a rebrand—stylist Brie Welch recommends “sling” or “crescent” as an alternative—but the bags themselves look better than ever. Brown suede takes feel most relevant going into fall, as offered by Cos and Gucci, while black leather is a forever classic option from Aesther Akme and Mansur Gavriel. If you’re feeling truly boho, Isabel Marant is offering light studding on tan suede, while Loewe’s soft leather Squeeze with gold chain detail embodies the more glam side of the shape.

What does Welch find appealing about the return of an early-aughts icon once made famous by Sienna Miller and Kate Moss? “The functionality!,” she says, “Their shape contours to your body while generally having a wide and zippered opening to allow easy access.” Similarly, Burke is also a fan of the utility of the often-oversized style. “I love a carryall that can fit my laptop and all the things I need for the day, but traditional ‘work bags’ are usually more on the structured side,” she explains. “A hobo style balances a relaxed, casual feel with the functionality of something more serious.”

Beyond Chloé, luxury brands across the board are in on the revival, “The Row is unsurprisingly nailing the style with its Bindle and Blake bags. I also love Khaite's Lotus tote for a twist on the design, and Bottega’s Hop feels like the ultimate luxe version,” Burke continues. For her own collection, Welch leaned into a more approachable-priced iteration, “I have a more crescent shaped style from Rag & Bone that I use often for its ability to be totally hands-free as a crossbody,” she says. Madewell, Staud, and Reformation also offer great takes on the look.

No matter which you choose or what you call it, this bag isn’t a mere trend, it has staying power embedded in its very design. “Functionality always ends up reigning supreme,” Welch says, “but there is also a simplicity to the bag which I think resonates with wanting to invest in timeless pieces.”

Cos

Serif tote

COS

Madewell

suede soft grain shopper tote

MADEWELL

Wandler

Maggie bag

SHOPBOP

Coach

Brooklyn shoulder bag 28

COACH

Aesther Ekme

Lune mini bag

SSENSE

Nothing Written

HT suede bag

SSENSE

Little Liffner

Pillow hobo bag

SHOPBOP

Bottega Veneta

Hop Intrecciato hobo bag

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Gucci

B medium shoulder bag

GUCCI

Cos

slouchy tote

COS

Chloé

large bracelet hobo bag

CHLOÉ

Khaite

Augustina shoulder bag

NET-A-PORTER

Reformation

Silvana bucket bag

REFORMATION

Madewell

The Essential Curve shoulder bag

MADEWELL

Loewe

Squeeze leather bag

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Madewell

leather shopper bag

MANGO

Flattered

Alva shoulder bag suede

FLATTERED

Rag & Bone

Spire leather hobo bag

BLOOMINGDALES

The Row

Bindle 3 tote

SSENSE

Polo Ralph Lauren

Polo ID leather shoulder bag

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Marcella NYC

Kelly tote

MARCELLA NYC

Cuyana

Celestia shoulder bag

CUYANA

Mansur Gavriel

soft leather hobo bag

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Isabel Marant

Oskan whipstitched suede shoulder bag

NET-A-PORTER

Banana Republic

slouchy Vida bag

BANANA REPUBLIC

Staud

Mel suede hobo bag

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE