Little Brown Bags

Guest Blog by Julia DiNardo of Fashion Pulse

Black handbags will always take center stage, however this fall we noticed that models were carrying a competing amount of brown bags. From rich chocolate brown shades to pale taupes, luxe leather brown bags are the way to go this season. Diane von Furstenberg displayed the trend well with a structured version, while Charles Nolan took the shiny, hobo route. We also couldn’t help but notice Max Azria‘s silky envelope clutch, and Michael Kors took a vintage approach with his medium-sized clasp bag. We rounded up several of our affordable favorites that are sure to suit your fancy and satiate your craving for a beautiful brown bag!

Starting with slouchy, we found the Derek Alexander Leather Large Open Top Hobo With Braided Straps ($159.20, eBags.com) that’s perfect for everyday use with of-the-season detailing such as braiding and fringe. We were also really into the Joanne Leather Woven Bag ($245, Urban Outfitters) and liked that the patchwork detailing wasn’t too “in your face”. Go for more structure via the Tufi Duek Brown Leather ‘Francoise’ Chain Link Bag, that’s reminiscent of the Michael Kors version. For some serious sturdiness, check out the Cole Haan Box Satchel in chestnut ($450, Cole Haan) or the Dooney & Bourke ‘Florentine Vachetta’ Leather Medium Shoulder Bag ($295, Macy’s).

For evening, the Fossil Fifty-Four Julianne Clutch ($165, Fossil) will compliment practically any look, or spice it up a bit with some high gloss via the Madison Mirrored Metallic Capacity Wristlet ($158, Coach).

So if the brown bag is set to be the talk of the town for fall, get yours before all the good ones are gone!

Julia DiNardo is the founder/editor of Fashion Pulse — visit the site for daily updates on trends, runway collections, industry buzz, beauty, and more.