Arm Candy

From sculptural showstoppers to glossy night-out icons, these are the AW25 bags we’re craving

Because We're Obsessed | Sept 3, 2025

As the leaves turn and autumn officially arrives, it’s not just our wardrobes that are shifting, it’s our accessories too. The AW25 runways delivered a fresh wave of statement-making bags that are already shaping up to be the season’s most-wanted. From sculptural silhouettes to plush textures and reimaginings of classics, these are the five bags we can’t wait to get our hands on. And because we love to take fashion one step further, we’ve transformed this edit into an immersive VR experience, so you can explore the arm candy for yourself here.

Givenchy’s Pinch Bag in crisp white leather feels like a palette cleanser for autumn! Clean, sculptural and effortlessly sharp. It’s the kind of piece that slips between seasons with ease: carry it against monochrome tailoring for maximum polish, or throw it over slouchy knitwear to keep things feeling fresh.

Chanel’s glossy burgundy flap bag might just be the ultimate night-out companion this season- shiny, quilted and perfectly sized to hold only the essentials. Its metallic finish catches the light in all the right ways, while the classic gold CC clasp keeps it rooted in the house’s timeless codes. We’d sling it over jeans and a graphic tee to elevate an off-duty look, then let it double up as the show-stopper with sequins after dark.

Schiaparelli’s Large Soufflé Bag is everything we want in a seasonal statement piece: sculptural, surreal and XL. Crafted in warm calfskin with curved, saddle-like lines, it’s the gleaming hammered brass handles, shaped into an abstract face, that make it pure Schiaparelli magic. We’d wear it with sharp tailoring or a trench thrown over denim, letting the bag bring the drama while the rest of the look stays pared-back

Rabanne takes the everyday shoulder bag and gives it a playful twist with this spotted pony-effect finish and an oversized, tinsel-like keychain that doubles as the ultimate conversation starter. It’s a bag that leans into fun without losing its polish- equally at home thrown over a shearling coat on a winter’s day or clashing with something sporty for a high-low moment.

Miu Miu’s Beau Bag gets a sultry update in snake print, striking the balance between retro boxiness and modern polish. Tucked under the arm, it feels almost like a clutch but with the everyday ease of a top handle, making it just as right for running around the city as it is for a late-night dinner. We’d let the print stand out against slinky silks or go full contrast with oversized knits.