Gen Z Fashion Girls Are Obsessed With This Shoulder Bag

The beauty of Bottega Veneta’s Madison bag is that it can easily go from shoulder bag to crossbody in a matter of seconds. In soft lambskin leather and four colorways, the bag is the perfect balance of slouch and structure.

Colors: Blue, Burgundy, Black, White

Dimensions: Height 6.3 inches; width 10.6 inches; depth 2.4 inches

Material: Lambskin leather

Gucci’s new bag silhouette goes back to the basics, with a relaxed, streamlined silhouette and a half horsebit on the handle. Go simple with solid, smooth leather or try out the logo-embossed suede for a retro feel.

Colors: 8 colors

Dimensions: Height 6.7 inches; width 12.4 inches; depth 4.7 inches

Material: GG-embossed suede

Reformation makes the perfect everyday shoulder bag. Case in point: the Hannah shoulder bag, which comes in classic black or brown, or trendy zebra calf hair.

Colors: Black

Dimensions: Height 6 inches; width 10 inches; depth 3.5 inches

Material: Leather

“Truth be told, this Polene bag has become a second appendage. I’ve worn it to summer barbecues with a silk scarf tied onto it, and I just carried it through a 10-day trip to Europe, where it fit everything I needed while out and about. There’s nowhere I wouldn’t take this bag.”—Dale Arden Chong, senior fashion commerce editor

Colors: 32 colors

Dimensions: Height 7.8 inches; width 9.4 inches; depth 2.9 inches

Material: Textured Italian calf leather

A sentiment that no one can argue: Coach knows how to make an excellent bag.

Colors: Black, Maple, Tan, Cream, Burgundy

Dimensions: Height 17 inches; width 15.25 inches; depth 4.75 inches

Material: Natural grain leather

Prada’s Aimèe shoulder bag is a subtle take on the Western aesthetic with its monochrome trimmed corners, but it also happens to be the perfect shape and size for an everyday shoulder bag with an ultra-chic twist.

Colors: White, Caramel, Grey, Beige, Black

Dimensions: Height 7.9 inches; width 14 inches; depth 4.3 inches

Material: Buckskin leather

St. Agni’s tote boasts the perfect silhouette for a shoulder bag, with the edge of smooth woven leather. Brand new or after years of wear, this bag will hold up as a closet staple.

Colors: Chocolate, black

Dimensions: Height 6.7 inches; width 12.8 inches; depth 3.9 inches

Material: Bovine leather

The thin, rolled shoulder straps and top-stitch detail on this Freja bag feel super luxe, while the overall design is minimal, supermodel chic. Plus, the large shoulder opening allows ample space for layering, making this bag relevant through all of the seasons.

Colors: Black, Oat, Pecan, Espresso

Dimensions: Height 5.8 inches; width 11.6 inches; depth 2.8 inches

Material: Vegan leather

“Alaïa’s Le Teckel bag is the perfect not-too-big, not-too-small shoulder bag. I’d honestly take any of the colors.”—Alexis Bennett Parker, commerce lead

Colors: Burgundy, Black, Espresso

Dimensions: Height 4.5 inches; width 13 inches; depth 3.5 inches

Material: Goat leather

If you love slouchy totes but want a smaller option, the Hammitt Kyle bag is your answer. Available in 16 colors, the flat silhouette is easy and casual for running errands or going for a night out.

Colors: 16 colors

Dimensions: Height 5.7 inches; width 11.5 inches; depth 1.25 inches

Material: Brushed nubuck leather

Those of you who love the east-west silhouette and a good belted accent should try DeMellier’s New York Shoulder bag, available in pebbled leather or smooth suede.

Colors: Black

Dimensions: Height 5.4 inches; width 15 inches; depth 4.8 inches

Material: Leather

Brahmin’s Lorelei style is the perfect grab-and-go bag, featuring an elevated twist with the croc-embossed leather. It’s been assistant accessories editor Madison Rexroat’s personal everyday bag for years.

Colors: 20 colors

Dimensions: Height 6 inches; width 9 inches; depth 2.25 inches

Material: Croc-embossed leather

“Toteme’s T-Lock leather top-handle is the bag you’ll reach for every day. Wear it over the shoulder, on the arm, or as a clutch—the styling options are endless. It practically pays for itself in cost per wear.”—Claire Stern-Milch, digital director

Colors: Black

Dimensions: Height 6.7 inches; width 13.7 inches; depth 4.5 inches

Material: Leather

For something sparkly this winter, Staud has you covered. The shiny paillettes are made subtle in a lovely chocolate brown (arguably the color of the year), making this the perfect statement piece on an everyday outfit or a great addition to a maximalist look.

Colors: Brown

Dimensions: Height 4.75 inches; Width 9 inches; Depth 3 inches

Material: Acrylic paillettes

Khaite’s tiny cylinder bag is the size of a very chic pencil case, but it holds all the essentials. True to Khaite’s cool color palette, the silhouette comes in edgy python-embossed leather, solid black or burgundy, or multi-patches of zebra and purple or python and yellow.

Colors: Python, Zebra, Black, Burgundy

Dimensions: Height 5 inches; width 12 inches; depth 3.2 inches

Material: Python-embossed calfskin leather

An easy suede shoulder bag that holds everything you could possibly need? Say less. Or rather, say Madewell.

Colors: Navy, black, brown, caramel

Dimensions: Height 7 inches; width 15 inches; depth 3.9 inches

Material: 100% leather