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    Icons of the Season: Winter’s must-have luxury bags

    Lindsay Judge

    Reinvented classics, new silhouettes and debut styles

    As temperatures drop and wardrobes shift, a new edit of standout bags is defining the winter fashion landscape. From reimagined classics to sculptural new silhouettes, these pieces reflect heritage, innovation, and the evolving codes of modern luxury. Here’s our definitive list of bags to invest in this season.

    Celine New Luggage

    Debuting in Michael Rider’s Printemps 2026 collection, the beloved Phantom Luggage returns with a refreshed, streamlined shape. The New Luggage brings together effortless structure and contemporary ease, along with a playful “Smile Variation” that updates a house icon for a new generation.

    Miu Miu Arcadie

    Arcadie blends vintage charm with a relaxed, modern spirit. Inspired by a classic top-handle style, it features clean lines and soft materials that feel both nostalgic and current. This season, it arrives in plush Matelassé nappa leather and rich suede, perfect for winter styling.

    Prada Tumulte

    Unveiled during Prada’s Fall/Winter 2025 show, the Tumulte is a study in contrasts: soft yet structured, sensual yet strong. Its rounded silhouette is enhanced by accordion sides and delicate metal rings that hold double-jewel chains, giving it the effect of jewellery in motion. Crafted in supple nappa leather or aged calfskin, with hand-finished edges, it’s a versatile piece that can be worn in multiple ways.

    Schiaparelli Soufflé

    Schiaparelli’s Soufflé bag returns for Winter 2025-2026 with bold new textures and embellishments. Its signature slouchy, cloud-like form is paired with the house’s hammered brass anatomy motif, giving the everyday shoulder bag a surrealist edge. A quintessential Parisian piece. 

    Louis Vuitton Express

    Louis Vuitton revisits its travel heritage with the Express, a new soft bag inspired by the golden age of rail journeys. A modern cousin of the 1930s Speedy, it is crafted in grained leather and velvet calfskin, complete with monogram touches, a gold-tone padlock, and jacquard lining. With multiple ways to carry it and a palette of refined colours, the Express becomes a polished companion for winter and beyond.

    Dior Voyage

    Introduced in the Cruise 2026 collection, the Dior Voyage is a supple hobo style shaped in grained or crinkled leather and finished with the house’s macrocannage motif. Gold-tone “D-I-O-R” charms add a signature touch, while an adjustable strap ensures easy wear. Available in a range of soft winter shades and three sizes, it’s a refined new essential.

    Saint Laurent Icarino

    The Icarino joins the Icare family as a smaller, city-ready silhouette crafted in smooth agneau leather with flat lozenge quilting. The sculptural Cassandre logo remains centre stage, while a top zip and lambskin lining bring practical elegance. For winter, it arrives in a palette of black, grey, hortensia, dark beige and moss, plus a standout caramel suede version.

    Chloé Paddington

    One of Chloé’s most recognisable designs returns. First launched in 2005, the Paddington makes its comeback with softened lines, lighter hardware, and a refined structure that stays true to its effortless spirit. Crafted in washed leather for a lived-in feel, it features the iconic leather-wrapped padlock and a new single-zip opening. Available in two sizes, with limited early access for July 2025.

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