2007 Women’s Handbag Trends

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As we are amidst manic weather patterns and overall political upheaval, handbag trends this spring season are staying constant independent of the fact that flowers bloomed three months too soon and the temp fluctuates more than Oprah’s weight. (Doesn’t Oprah look fab these days?!)

Basic Black

Despite being a wardrobe staple, black is not usually a major color reference for spring/summer handbags and accessories. This season, handbag designers had a penchant for all things dark.

Black was particularly common in the overall move towards classic bag shapes. Shiny patent leather continues to be a popular material for women’s shoes and handbags.

Just don’t overdo the reflective accessories. Pick your patent leather carefully, polyurethane and vinyl do not a lady make.

The Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer Patent Leather Quilted Bag is a prime example of how a classic handbag shape can be reinterpreted to add a fun, urban feel to an otherwise basic bag. Get a cheap thrill with The Sak Modern Classics quilted leather women’s handbag.

Find more classic black handbags with a visual search on Like.com. Your search will focus on color, shape, and pattern to bring you the most similar looking handbags available online. Then you can change your results based on your mood, find some matching shoes and compare prices for the best fashion bargain!

Utility Style Bags
Those functional handbags with a military influence, have gotten a makeover with luxurious take on the utility handbag. The classic summer combo of canvas and leather accents is in full force for 2007’s handbag trends.

Prada’s little sister line, Miu Miu, has a gorgeous Quilted Linen Hobo offers a designer example of this great fusion. The linen handbag is trimmed with metallic gold leather and a gorgeous hand-braided top handle.

Check out these styles (and everything similar!) from Like.com’s favorite women’s handbag merchants:


Not Rational Handbags- Jaden handbag in grey canvas $230 at Zappos

Juicy Couture Canvas Messenger Bag $295 at Nordstrom

Triple Five Soul Mao canvas messenger bag $86 at Zappos

Prada leather messenger bag $467.99 at Amazon

Bright Colors, Bold Prints

If Sex in the City had premiered in 2007, it would have been less about Carrie Bradshaw’s wild obsession with Manolo and more about the bags. This year’s high style handbags are coming in waves of color and pattern, very Patricia Field, very Carrie. Bonus points if you pick patent leather in a vibrant hue.