In fashion, what goes around always comes around—meaning even an It bag from the past can enjoy a new life in 2026.
Celebrities everywhere seem to be reaching for deep-cut designer pieces lately. While Rihanna and Tyla have both revisited Louis Vuitton’s 2000s-era collaboration with Takashi Murakami, Bella Hadid has been spotted carrying a Balenciaga City bag and PinkPantheress has rocked a Fendi Spy bag.
Reviving archival bags is not a new concept, of course; designers love putting retro shapes and styles back onto the runway. Did you see the Celine Phantoms in Michael Rider’s spring 2026 collection? Or the sleek Chanel Executive totes on Matthieu Blazy’s pre-fall catwalk? Or the recurring Paddingtons at Chloé? The hottest new bags are… not new at all!
The movement got us thinking: What once-buzzy styles from fashion’s past most deserve a moment this year? With New York Fashion Week just around the corner, we’re bound to see some throwback accessories on the street style scene.
From stealthy Calvin Klein purses to utilitarian Hermès styles, here are the vintage It bags that Vogue editors would love to see again in 2026.
The Mulberry Bayswater
Every now and then, I go look at Alexa Chung’s old street style photos because they’re so good, and one bag that she always had was a Mulberry Bayswater bag. I’m hoping for a 2026 resurgence—but not before I buy one on eBay! —Irene Kim, production and editorial associate, Vogue Runway.
The Marc Jacobs Blake
I have been really into the Marc Jacobs Blake bag again, first introduced back in the early aughts. Those two large cargo pockets are super functional, and I love the colorful, upbeat colors that they come in. (Especially the light blue.) Fun fact: It is also the bag that Andy gifts her friend in The Devil Wears Prada, to which she replies, “This is sold out everywhere—gimme, gimme!” Mood. —Christian Allaire, senior fashion and style writer, Vogue.
The Hermès Fourre-Tout
This may be boring, but I’m a big fan of a practical tote, which is why I’m ready for Hermès to bring back their Fourre-Tout canvas carry-alls. In recent years, I’ve noticed them stocked in nearly every cool vintage store in New York, and I see so many twenty-somethings on the subway using them as their everyday work bag. I’d love to see the style return in new, playful colorways (and hopefully at a similarly accessible price point!). —Mai Morsch, fashion editor, Vogue.
Celine totes
Michael Rider bought back the Phantom Bag in 2025, and in 2026, I want more from the Celine archives! My biggest regret was not buying this bag, and I’d love to see them re-release it with more fun, interesting colors! I’m also on the hunt for a new work bag that fits my laptop, so if they could make this happen sooner rather than later, my handbag collection would really appreciate it! —Libby Page, executive commerce director, Vogue Shopping.
Roberta di Camerinao
Roberta di Camerinao velvet top handle bags! These structured top-handle bags made of exquisite silk velvet in jewel colors were all the vogue in the late 1950s. The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, senior archive editor, Vogue Runway.
Calvin Klein Frame bags
In the late ’90s, Calvin Klein made a Frame bag in shiny Spazzolato leather that was so modern granny-chic. I was constantly breaking the clasp by stuffing too much into it, but I loved its structure and gloss. Unfortunately, I can’t find the exact image of it—it was a deep cut! This is the closest, but it was a bit more angular and less rounded. —Virginia Smith, global head of fashion network, Vogue.
The Chanel Executive tote
I’ve had my eye on the Chanel Executive tote ever since it reappeared on Matthieu Blazy’s runway. It’s the kind of vintage piece that’s destined to spike in value… so if there was ever a moment to invest, it’s now! —Naomi Elizée, fashion market director, Vogue.
Paloma Picasso book bags
This is one for the scholars! I’ve been bidding on Paloma Picasso’s Italian-made ’80s and ’90s Book bags (and for evening, the Baby Book). Each is shaped like a hardback with a raised spine and detachable strap in lots of glamorous material and hardware combos. You may know her as Picasso’s daughter, YSL’s accessory designer (and Anthony Vaccarello’s recent Saint Laurent muse), Tiffany & Co.’s jeweler, perfumer, actor, original it-girl? She mentions in an archival Style.com interview that “before I started designing a lot I was actually designing my own self.” An artist after my own heart! —Arden Fanning Andrews, beauty editor at large, Vogue.
Celine clasp bags
This is my plea to make the clasp bags from Celine spring 2017 part of their core handbag family! —Madeline Fass, fashion market director, Vogue Shopping.
The Proenza Schouler PS1 bag
While everyone was obsessing over the Balenciaga City bag in 2013, I was (and always will be) a Proenza Schouler PS1 girl. I pulled mine out from the back of my closet sometime last year, and was met with more than a few “wow, I used to love mine!” comments from colleagues when I wore it to the Vogue office. With all the iconic 2010s bags making a comeback, I’m hoping the PS1 gets its moment again too. —Taylor Lashley, social media manager, Vogue.
Fendi, Kate Spade, and Judith Leiber—oh my!
I love a bag that carries stuff—a lot of it—so my first instincts were the Fendi Spy Bag (my mom had one and I was obsessed with the secret compartment!), or the OG Kate Spade Sam. Two bags that shaped my childhood and interest in fashion. But then the sparkle, allure, and kitsch of Judith Leiber’s tiny bags are also irresistible. Designed before iPhones, these Swarovski-covered purses came in themes and shapes that delight the imagination: A shaken-not-stirred martini! Asparagust wrapped up with a bow! Cats of every shape, size, and shade! (Never forget the cupcake bag that was a major player in Carrie’s wedding day to Mr. Big dissolving in the Sex and the City movie.) You may not be able to carry a lot in a Leiber bag, but the one thing they do carry is personality in spades. —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty and wellness editor, Vogue.
The Row evening bags
I love a precious evening bag, even if it can fit next to nothing in it. The Row had two that I’d love to see return: the Ascot, an origami-like purse with a knotted handle, and a petite tassel clutch, in the most delicious jewel-toned velvets (rarer still are the ones with embroidered pouches). The tassels will need a comb, perhaps they can include one inside? —Talia Abbas, commerce director, Vogue Shopping.
