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FW23: Bags

Defeating time. For FW23, bags and purses aspire to bridge the spheres of past, present and future. New takes on classics unleash creativity and inspire futurism to shape innovative forms and create unexpected details. The category is driven by the rise of flexible and migratory lifestyles, appeal of home comforts, outdoor pursuits for exploration and classic styles, while details come in exuberant and personalized forms.

After the shoulder bag has made it’s huge comeback during the last seasons, a new array of doomed outdated styles is set to return: from casual bowlers, impressive boxes, creative cases to satchels and knotted wristlets, visuals combine a sleek modern allure with a sophisticated retro feel. From crafted and sophisticated details to punkish studs and millennial lettering, details are leveling up those revived icons.

Reframing the archives is disrupted by futuristic designs for an apocalyptic, otherworldly look, however rooted in respect for the environment. Taking us into new dimensions, the literal idea surrounding dimensionality and geometry is becoming an object of experimentation. From origami folds, asymmetric to organic shapes, a rather sculptural approach is funneling creativity. Forms evolve into hybrids and focus on new functionality. From clean utility to more extreme solutions such as wearable pockets and drawstring barrel backpacks, the functional element is taking more stylish shapes. Finally, the youthful wave is still flowing and inspiring small Barbie handbags or heart-shaped forms with a creative y2k allure for younger cohorts.

New Product Highlights

The Bowler

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Carefully Cased

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Retro Frames

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Hyper Hobo

stable trend

Future Forms

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Knotted Wristlet

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Neo Geometric Tote

hot trend

Wearable Pockets

stable trend

Supreme Satchel

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Squared Buckets

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Heartfelt

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Dimensional Box

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Sleek and Elongated

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Blooming Bodies

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Y2k Barbie Bag

hot trend

Drawstring Backpacks

trend up

Dramatic Twist

stable trend

Circuled Rounds

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Fuzzy Effect

stable trend

Inflated Bags

stable trend

Key Details

Tube Handles

Retro Corners

Punk Styles

Point Sellier

Minimal Clasp

Sleek Fold

Scultural Handles

Singular Links

Lettering Charms

Crystal Clear

Statement Straps

Steele Staples

Data to drive creativity!

Through accurate market tracking, Livetrend can identify the shapes and details that will be relevant for next winter 2023. The result of this analysis shows that some shapes have shown a steady growing interest in the market. Such as the tote bag, thanks to the return to office work and travel, its practicality and functionality, as well as its sharp design, will continue to find favor with women consumers. Today the tote bag accounts for 23 percent of the handbag assortment, up 29% from last year, and is set to increase for the coming winter.
Clutches, taking 19% of bag during this spring summer season, have already demonstrated 34% increase from last year, showing that going-out small bags are as essential as working practical bags in the modern wardrobe.
The backpack is gaining momentum in the handbag assortment, surprisingly showing a 92% increase over the summer, it is predicted to remain a product to be studied in a casual version, to make the new bicycle and scooter commutes practical, and also in a fashionable version, letting the influence of the 2000s brings back the iconic pieces of that time.

On the top right you can find Livetrend forecast icon and bottom right, you can see the Livetrend Stamp: a trend classification, ranging from edgy and early signs to last call ones. The grading is a result from the cross-references of several data sources, ranging from Instagram to market data.

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26 July 2022
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