The Best Handbags of Milan and Paris Fashion Week Fall 2025

Handbags have long been the lifeblood of luxury brands—coveted status symbols, investment pieces, and some of the most enduring expressions of a house’s identity. As the industry navigates a shifting economic landscape, accessories remain a crucial category, blending commercial strength with the artistry of high fashion. This season, Milan and Paris delivered a lineup that balanced heritage with innovation, offering fresh interpretations of timeless silhouettes and bold new ways to carry—or not carry—a bag.

Louis Vuitton played with scale and nostalgia, reimagining the guitar case, while Hermès delivered a masterclass in quiet luxury with its structured Box Bag. Chanel revisited the East-West silhouette, tapping into the wider trend of elongated proportions across collections. Gucci surprised with an unconventional approach to carrying a bag, challenging traditional notions of form and function, while at Zomer, the concept of the “no bag bag” pushed accessory minimalism to an extreme. And, as expected, Tod’s presented a strong, sophisticated lineup—further proof that its craftsmanship remains a benchmark for Italian leather goods.

Here’s a closer look at The Impression’s picks for the best handbags of the Fall 2025 season in Milan and Paris.