13 Crescent Bags That Walk The Line Between Trendy and Timeless
I have stars in my eyes for these moon-shaped bags.
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If you saw this headline and thought, “What on earth is a crescent bag?” allow me to explain this fall trend. The style is defined by a rounding between the handle and the top of a bag where the zipper might be. How can you tell if something is a crescent bag? Turn it sideways and imagine it without the top handle or shoulder. If the body of the bag even slightly resembles a crescent moon shape, there you have it. You’ve seen this shape, you know this shape, you love this shape—we just have a name for it now. I think they should be called “croissant bags” because that’s more fun—especially in combination with baguette bags—but no one asked me.
From designer purses to cute Amazon bags, we’ve got you covered, no matter your style or budget. Ahead, find 13 of the best crescent bags to sport this season.
The sculptural buckle and Goldilocks size are what I love most about this bag.
Colors: Black, Cherry, Mocha
Dimensions: Height: 8 inches; width: 14 inches; depth: 1.5 inches
Material: Leather
Customer review: “Exactly what I wanted.”
Here’s a crescent bag and wrist candy rolled into one.
Colors: Black, Clay Brown, Woodrose
Dimensions: Height: 5.5 inches; width: 12.5 inches; depth: 3.9 inches
Material: Leather, metal
Alaïa One Piece Demi Shoulder Bag
I’m nosy, so I love bags that I can see through.
Colors: Noir
Dimensions: Height: 6.5 inches; width: 12.25 inches
Material: Leather, polyamide
This is the “I’m not like most girls” of crescent bags.
Colors: Black
Dimensions: Height: 6.3 inches; width: 8.1 inches; depth: 2.4 inches
Material: Leather
Khaite Augustina Hobo Bag
Haven’t you heard? Hobo bags are back.
Colors: Black
Dimensions: Height: 9.5 inches; width: 17 inches; depth: 2.75 inches
Material: Leather, suede
Toteme Scoop Zip Leather Shoulder Bag
Half sling, half shoulder bag.
Colors: Fawn
Dimensions: Height: 7.5 inches; width: 13.7 inches; depth: 7.5 inches
Material: Leather
Prada Arqué Leather Shoulder Bag
Butter yellow is the new hottest color.
Colors: 14 options
Dimensions: Height: 7.2 inches; width: 8.8 inches; depth: 2.3 inches
Material: Leather
Staud Moon Split Tote Bag
Colorful bags are always a hit, and this shape is the trend du jour, so this might be the ultimate bag for fall 2024.
Colors: 11 options
Dimensions: Height: 13.5 inches; width: 11.6 inches; depth: 3 inches
Material: Leather
A gleaming gold Swipe to wear as my new favorite statement piece? Don’t mind if I do.
Colors: Gold
Dimensions: Height: 5.5 inches; width: 8.5 inches; depth: 2.25 inches
Material: Patent leather
I have this bag in black and use it as my everyday purse. It’s durable, affordable, just the right size, and surprisingly stylish. Now that camo is making a comeback, I can’t stop thinking about this version. Do I need it?
Colors: 23 options
Dimensions: Height: 8 inches; width: 13.75 inches; depth: 4 inches
Material: Recycled nylon
Customer review: “Pretty and useful! I can fit my iPad air, a couple of books, a makeup bag, etc...Super cute, and recommend it to anyone who is in need of a cute bag that can actually hold things.”
Bottega Veneta Hula Hoop Leather Tote
It’s a beautiful day to start your investment bag collection. This is an asset.
Colors: Black, Cream
Dimensions: Height: 5.9 inches; width: 10.6 inches; depth: 2.4 inches
Material: Calfskin
Perfect shape, perfect size, perfect price.
Colors: 16 options
Dimensions: Height: 12 inches; width: 11.2 inches; depth: 2 inches
Material: Vegan leather, nylon
Customer review: “Love it so much had to get it in three colors! They’re all so pretty and use them as my everyday purse...Super good quality too and I love the thick strap, it’s more comfortable and doesn’t fall off your shoulder.”
Gucci Retro Mini Half Moon Shoulder Bag
If anyone is looking to get me a present, this’ll do.
Colors: Brown or cream
Dimensions: Height: 4.7 inches; width: 7.5 inches; depth: 2 inches
Material: Coated canvas, leather
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