Inject Personality Into Your Wardrobe With The New Cruise 2024 Bags

Whether flaunting a newfangled silhouette or decked out with playful embellishments, the Resort 2024 bag newcomers all share one crucial mission: to transform your daily routine into a sophisticated and fun affair. Keep scrolling for our curated collection.

1. MAVA BY BOTTEGA VENETA

What the bag is about:It’s not a squash, it’s not a pom-pom – it’s a cactus! In the Cruise collection, Matthieu Blazy crafts one of the most whimsical bag designs in the brand’s repertoire, surpassing even the beloved Sardine hobo bag with its sculpted handle resembling the titular fish. The Mava, shaped like a ball, comes in two sizes: a mini version (14cm wide) crafted in Intrecciato nappa leather and a classic size (22cm, as pictured above) featuring a sage-green body with velvet embroidery that skillfully mimics the spikes of a succulent.

Distinguish it by: The spherical shape and dots

Price range: $3,280 to $6,210  

2. HELOISE BY CELINE

What the bag is about: Fresh on the scene since mid-November, the Heloise bag is the reliable sidekick for everyday adventures. It seamlessly blends the chic crescent-shaped hobo bag with spacious interiors and the lightweight feel of a day bag. Its shoulder strap, supported by two leather chapes, is adjustable with two gold metal buckles, effortlessly adapting to the outfit you choose to rock each day. The Heloise presents two stylish options: a canvas stamped with the Triomphe monogram motif or an embossed leather version showcasing a Triomphe logo, available in three elegant colours – slate gray, tan, or white.

Distinguish it by: The voluptuous curved hobo silhouette, achieved through a piping construction, is complemented by a subtle pinched detail at the top.

Price range: $3,750 to $5,000 

3. FLAP BAG WITH STAR COIN PURSE BY CHANEL

What the bag is about: Virginie Viard just unveiled what we’re dubbing the “Party Flap Bag” for Chanel’s Cruise 2024. It’s decked out in shimmery metallic lambskin inside and out, and to dial up the cuteness, it comes with a star-shaped pouch. The inspo? Picture Hollywood, the city that lives and breathes stars. In disco shades of pink, purple, gold, and silver, this bag is the true life of the fashion party, no matter where you decide to bring it.

Distinguish it by: The metallic sheen and the detachable coin purse

Price range: $8,800 to $9,880 

4. MISS DIOR BY DIOR

What the bag is about: Miss Dior isn’t merely the name of an iconic fragrance; it’s now the shining star of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest It bag for the Cruise 2024 collection. Positioned as the younger sibling to the classic Lady Dior bag, this youthful style is all about practicality. Equipped with two internal compartments and a handy rear patch pocket, the standard size of the Miss Dior accommodates essentials like your wallet, phone, and lipstick. It can be toted with the short handle on top or slung over the shoulder with a chic chain. And just like the Lady Dior, the Miss Dior comes adorned with those signature alphabet trinkets. But here’s the twist: these charming additions hang not just anywhere but from the lock closure. 

Distinguish it by: The D-I-O-R charms on the lock closure.

Price range: $3,450 to $5,800  

5. GUCCI HORSEBIT 1955 IN DEMETRA BY GUCCI

What the bag is about: Gucci has just given its classic Horsebit 1955 bag a facelift we never knew we needed. The archival style now boasts an asymmetrical silhouette and slightly mischievous, uneven horsebit hardware. This bag isn’t just breaking the mould; Gucci is also introducing Demetra, its exclusive vegan leather innovation for the collection, making this the first bag by the brand to feature animal-free leather. As for the colours, they range from this fire engine red to classic black, glamorous metallic leather, to the forever chic monogram canvas.

Distinguish it by: Its slanted, trapezoidal silhouette 

Price range: $4,500 to $4,980 

6. VENUS BY LOUIS VUITTON

What the bag is about: Louis Vuitton draws inspiration from an aquatic fairytale for its Cruise 2024 collection, and what better bag to tell this enchanting tale than one shaped like a shell? Its name, Venus, might just be a nod to Sandro Botticelli’s iconic painting, The Birth of Venus, depicting the Roman goddess emerging from a giant scallop shell. Mythology aside, this bag is a real-life showstopper, crafted in the house’s Monogram canvas with cowhide-leather trim handles and adorned with a matching leather key bell. The Venus bag is not just a visual delight; it’s a versatile companion as well. Carry it as a minaudiere for a chic hand-held statement or go hands-free by wearing it short on the shoulder or cross-body with its detachable leather strap.

Distinguish it by: Its seashell silhouette

Price: $7,950

7. FONT RAFFIA BY LOEWE

What the bag is about: This isn’t your run-of-the-mill raffia tote. What sets this structured bag apart is that it’s an example of Loewe’s commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship. Crafted by skilled artisans from Madagascar, each piece is handmade using time-honoured techniques and the leaves of local raffia palms. To empower vulnerable women with professional training, Loewe is constructing a craft school in Antananarivo, the capital city. And because Loewe believes in fashion with a heart, part of the proceeds from the Font Raffia bag in their ongoing collaboration with Suna Fujita (the one pictured) will be donated to Save the Children’s Education in Emergencies program.  

Distinguish it by: The prominent Loewe logo on the cuboid raffia bag

Price range: $1,750 to $3,300

8. VALENTINO GARAVANI MOON BY VALENTINO

What the bag is about: By now, nearly every fashion brand boasts its own rendition of the crescent-shaped hobo. Enter the Valentino Garavani VLogo Moon shoulder bag – Valentino’s chic answer to this burgeoning trend. The curved silhouette of this nappa leather bag is enhanced by a chain-link shoulder strap featuring a prominent V-shaped logo, providing the bag with a subtle vintage touch. Whether you’re heading to brunch, a night out (with the chain chicly wrapped around your wrist), or vacation-mode (with the long strap clipped on for a crossbody look), this bag effortlessly adapts to your style needs.

Distinguish it by: The VLogo chain

Price range: $4,180  

9. C DE CARTIER EAST-WEST BY CARTIER

What the bag is about: Measuring a sleek 25cm x 13cm, this east-west bag not only provides ample space but also stands out for its gender-neutral aesthetic. Fashioned from minimalist black textured calfskin, it showcases an elegant golden-finish clasp shaped in the maison’s monogram. Whether you lean towards the clutch style with the detachable handle or prefer a sportier vibe, sling it crossbody using the uniquely adjustable embroidered shoulder strap, featuring a subtle motif composed of Cartier’s monogram.

Distinguish it by: The double C initials embroidered on the thick fabric strap and the elongated silhouette

Price range: $4,850

This article was originally published on Female.