Spring 2013: 5 Must-Have Handbag Trends

Apr 8, 2013
Marisa Machak • Fashion

Get the best of Spring 2013 by investing in more of the season’s new best trends for handbags. LadyLUX offers five must-have handbag trends to intensify your purse’s style. From minaudieres and transparent bags, to purses in yellow hues and those flaunting a classic shoulder flap, these handbags feature top-notch details that will complete your look with the perfect spring touch!

Minaudieres: Spring 2013 Handbag Trend
Halston Heritage/Suede Oblong Minaudiere
Tom Ford/Anaconda Wristlet Minaudiere
Rachel Zoe/Snakeskin Minaudiere
Reece Hudson/Cuff Minaudiere
Overture Judith Leiber/Cylinder Clutch

Handheld clutches like minaudieres are the perfect accessories for spring ensembles because of their petite size and sparkling chain straps. Keep your minaudiere fresh for the season in colors like seafoam blue, pastel snakeskin and metallic silver. These mini handheld bags flaunt the look of spring modernity in bold black and gold and even shimmering gold foil inlays. Minaudiere clasps are kept looking classic, contemporary or avant-garde with different shapes, sizes and metallic plating. Spice up your evening look with a minaudiere in a fresh color and a sleek, rounded or boxy silhouette.

Transparent Bags: Spring 2013 Handbag Trend
Deux Lux/Clear Tote
Charlotte Olympia/Box Clutch
Valentino/Transparent Shoulder Bag
CC Skye/Lucite Clutch
Marc by Marc Jacobs/Top Handle Shoulder Bag

Boasting cool and hip see-through materials, transparent handbags have made their way into top spring trends. Featuring transparent shades like clear, magenta, grey and red detailed with simple embellishments, these playful purses can instantly take any tote, clutch, shoulder bag or handle bag up a notch. Transparent handbags add a fun flair to any purse and are easy to incorporate into a simple weekend outfit.

Yellow Designer Handbags
Proenza Schouler/Mini Messenger Bag
Nancy Gonzales/Crocodile Tote Bag
MICHAEL Michael Kors/Pyramid-Stud Flap Bag
3.1 Phillip Lim/Medium Satchel
Rebecca Minkoff/Leather Crossbody Bag

Add a cheerful shade like yellow into your handbag look. The zesty hue will never overpower spring accessories and will take your purse to the next level in primary yellow, neon yellow or buttercream yellow. Whether it’s a messenger bag, tote, flap bag, satchel or cross body bag, parade around town with a purse saturated in the happy hue. Wear a yellow handbag with a pretty full-skirt and wedge sandals to enhance your springtime style.

Shoulder Handbags
Jimmy Choo/Leather Crossbody Bag
Rebecca Minkoff/Crossbody Bag
Rachael Ruddick/Beige Satchel
Loeffler Randall/Colorblock Bag
Marc by Marc Jacobs/Leather Bag

Every fashionista needs a classic and conventional purse meant for all occasions and the shoulder flap handbag is it. Designed in structured silhouettes, single tones, color block combos and embellished with metallic hardware, the classic shoulder flap bag can feature all types of shapes, colors and details. Heighten your casual look of a white tee and skinny jeans with a chic, brightly-colored shoulder flap bag.

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Givenchy/Croc-Embossed Zip Pouch
Valentino/Studded Leather Clutch
Marni/Flat Pocket Bag
Elaine Turner/Cork Envelop Clutch
Vince Camuto/Leather Clutch

Incorporate a slim and sleek piece into your spring ensemble with a flat purse. The thin silhouette adds a chic and modern touch to a simple clutch and holds all of your going-out essentials in one place. Outfitted in materials such as croc-embossed leather, studs, cork and animal hide leather in shades of crimson, black and neutrals, these flat handbags are just what you need to complete your glam springtime look.