Nordstrom’s Handbag Sale Includes All of Fall’s Biggest Trends

People are always surprised when I tell them that, as a trend forecaster, Nordstrom’s sale section is the first place I recommend shopping for the coming season’s handbag trends. The retailer’s vast inventory of markdowns includes many of the key fall items I’ve been seeing on the runways and the streets of New York City.

Below, I’ve highlighted six fall handbag trends you can shop on sale at Nordstrom—including croc-embossing, slouchy suede totes, and sophisticated olive colorways. This Labor Day weekend, shop markdowns from Tory Burch, Staud, Vince, Naghedi, and other popular labels.

Shop Handbag Deals at Nordstrom

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Olive Green Tones

Olive green is a key accent color for the coming season—and it’s appeared in many long-term trend projections I’ve been reading lately. It’s worth filtering Nordstrom’s handbag markdowns by color before heading to the New Arrivals page.

Woven Textures

Those looking to upgrade their everyday shoulder bag or work tote should opt for an elevated woven leather. The fabrication strikes the right balance of practical and polished.

Horse-Girl Bags

Nostalgic western influences will be everywhere in the coming months. A utilitarian saddle bag is a smart way to tap into the “vintage Ralph Lauren aesthetic” the internet is flocking to for fall.

Slouchy Suede

This season, slouchy suede bags will be equally popular among boho maximalists and quiet luxury loyalists. You can never go wrong with a medium brown—but personally, I’m excited by the styling possibilities of denim-inspired blues.

Croc Embossing

For a fresh take on animal print, try a croc-embossed bag. Options are limited in the sale section, so you’ll need to shop fast if you want to avoid paying full price on this up-and-coming handbag trend.

Unexpected Animal Prints

As someone who considers leopard a neutral, I’m happy to report that animal prints are still a dominant handbag trend. Expect zebra, tiger, and cow prints to be popular in the coming months.

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