Last Updated on January 23, 2025 by Eve Dawes
Wondering what bag to get for a glam night out? Check out these top metallic bag and purse trends
Metallic handbags are still in style along with metallic clothing, shoes and other super glam crystal bags for key bag trends. So yes, are metallic bags in very much in fashion. If the full on sparkle purse trend is too much for you, check out this years metallic bags that range from edgy styles like Bottega Veneta Sardine in silver or gold or Versace’s La Medusa mini metallic handbag to the glam Gucci Dionysus or Fendi’s Nano Fendigraphy top handle bga. They’re one of those bags you can dress up or down but however you style them they still have a major impact. This is one bag trend alert that’s too good to miss.
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Metallic bags were front and center at Schiaparelli, Khaite, Chanel Cruise, Simone Rocha and David Koma’s 2024 runway shows. It was gold and silver high shine glam the whole way #nightluxe.
Are metallic bags in style
Metallic purses have also been all over the red carpets and streets on celebrities and style stars. So if you’re wondering if metallic bags are in style right now, the answer’s very much Yes! The metallic handbag is popping up everywhere still.
From Gwen Stefani’s micro mini metallic pink bag at the Matrix Awards to Tessa Bartons structured silver shoulder bag at the Neiman Marcus Holiday Launch and Fantasy Gift Event. Even the Spanish Royal, Queen Letizia of Spain has been carrying a gold clutch.
The best metallic bags to turn heads
If you’re looking for something different that stands out from the rest, Cult Gaia always has the most interesting structures and styles. Their Annika clutch is the perfect example of that. Les Petit Jours also has some gorgeous structured, more unusual color metallic handbags that go beyond the basic silver metallic and gold bag trend.
For luxe for less, look no further than the Sylvia mesh pouch bag, a gold metallic handbag for under $150. Which checks off both the metallic bag trend and crystal trend.
It’s the designers who are knocking this out of the park though with their stunning styles that are taking all my restraint to keep my credit card in purse. As a fashion blogger who loves everything ultra glam and feminine, the glam bag trends are right up my alley. I want them all!
From the crystal bags to elevate any outfit, the oversized XL bags for toting my life and camera equipment around. I’d buy pretty much any of these metallic handbags just because they’re so darn pretty.
How to find the perfect metallic bag for you
Where do you even start on narrowing down the best metallic handbags to get your hands on? I tend to start with the colors I’m missing in my closet or that I know I’ll get the most wear out of. For me that’s gold, silver or black. Then looking at shapes and designers I like.
It’s also easier if you narrow down by how much you want to spend but when it comes to bags and shoes I tend to not be as restrained as when it comes to clothes as they get better cost per wear.
Shop the metallic bag trend
If ever a bag had the power to transform an outfit, its metallic and crystal bags. Suddenly a simple outfit takes on a whole new, glam life with anyone of these high shine beauties.
I was torn between whether to get a metallic bag or crystal bag but ended up with a new silver crystal bag, a red crystal bag, silver top handle mini bag and pulling both my gold Christian Louboutin bag and black sequin Tom Ford bag out of storage. So that I could jump on both the crystal and metallic handbag purse trends before the holiday season to get the most use out of them.
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They’re all bags that can be worn to create a show-stopping look or add a glam touch to a minimalist outfit all Spring and Summer long. I know I’ll get the a ton of wear out of them over the holidays too.
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