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This Season’s Bucket Bags Are Looking Better Than Ever

The silhouette’s always a sound investment.

November 2, 2023

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The bucket bag has been weaving in and out of fashion relevancy for nearly a century, starting when Louis Vuitton introduced the silhouette in 1932 as a (trés chic!) method of champagne transportation. There was also an influx of the silhouette in the 1970s — see, in particular, the early Coach creations of iconic creative director Bonnie Cashin — and Mansur Gavriel’s wildly popular take, which debuted with the brand in 2013. And now? The classic carryall is rising to the top of the trend cycle once again.

On the Fall/Winter 2023 runways, Ulla Johnson and Hermés imagined the purse in striking and sculptural forms; at Etro, cut-outs and a pegasus emblem made the shape feel free-spirited and fun. Then there was Bottega Veneta, whose interpretation took the form of purse fully woven from thick cordlike material. Whatever vibe you settle on, though, you can always count on the sturdy silhouette to offer a surprising amount of space for your stuff: Thanks to the design’s flat bottom, it’s the ideal solution for when you need to stash away a day’s worth of essentials, but don’t want to look like you’re schlepping too much around.

Ahead, the TZR team has gathered a veritable buffet of the season’s best bucket styles to see you through the months ahead (and beyond).

Toteme

Bucket Bag

$1,080

I’d hazard to call this one a bucket bag for those who don’t like bucket bags. While it is missing the hallmark drawstring and hard sides of more traditional takes, it still offers a nice basket-like shape and space aplenty.

Madewell

The Transport Bucket Bag

$168

If you’re looking for a polished, goes-with-everything variation that won’t eat an entire month’s pay, go for this timeless choice. It also comes in black, mahogany, and cream, but the deep green (IMO) feels most interesting and fresh.

Everlane

The Mini Studio Bag

$198

The additional of a discreet little pocket in front makes this one feel quite elevated and eye-catching for something so simple.

Gucci

Ophidia Mini Leather And Canvas-Jacquard Bucket Bag

$1,700

For a less obvious way to wear luxury logos, perhaps you might try this sleek chocolate brown Gucci beauty with double G fabric peeking out the top? I imagine this one would look Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy levels of sophisticated paired with faded wide leg jeans and a cozy gray knit.

Loewe

Anagram Cutout Monochrome Bucket Bag

$990

When you’re dressed in all basics, the layered textures on this pouch will give your outfit some depth.

Aesther Ekme

Sac Bucket

€490

Play up the unexpected pastel pink of this sac shape by mixing it with separates in similarly soft colors, like rose, lilac and cream.

Demellier London

The New York Bucket

$480

What is it about olive green? It somehow makes everything feel twice as chic — this easy, goes-with-everything bag included.

Ōbjets Daso

Vivian In Ivory Leather

$1,890

There’s just so much specialness going on in this purse — the gently curved top, the glossy and geometric buckle, the buttery tone of the leather. A must-buy if you want something no one else will be carrying.

Mansur Gavriel

Vegan Apple Bucket Bag

$495

A decade since launching with this silhouette, Mansur Gavriel still makes one of the best bucket bags in the biz. This cherry red selection — this season’s It hue! — feels particularly of the moment right now.

Vivienne Westwood

Daisy Small Leather Bucket Bag

$415

If you’re looking to tote something more cool than classic, look for punky details like bold texture and heavy hardware — perhaps in the form of a UFO?