The East-West bag is a feminine must-have: discover 20 remarkable styles

Has the Girl finally become The Woman? Depending on today’s style changes, she might just be your eccentric but wise aunt. Pieces that you will find in her wardrobe this season? Collarless jackets, feminine skirts, delicate shoes and modern brooches. Added to this are the Boucle d’or handbags which embody this new atmosphere. Bridging the gap between uptown and downtown, the east-west bag is just it’s true, neither too refined nor too fussy; it is not exclusive to evening wear and adds a touch of elegance to daytime looks.

Vogue Favorite East-West bags:

• The street style favorite: Alaia Le Dachshund shoulder bag, $2,490
• The feminine top handle: Savette Symmetry Bag, $1,390
• The bestseller: Freja NYC Chrystie Bag, $268
• The classic investment: Saint Laurent Suzanne shoulder bag, $1,950
• The bold addition: Jil Sander Cannolo Crossbody Bag, $1,500
• The champion of the general public: Zara Rigid Crossbody Bag, $50
• The flirtatious competitor: Magda Butrym Brigitte Top-Handle Bag, $2,350

Each season brings its share of major stylistic upheavals that are difficult to ignore. Just think about switching from skinny jeans to baggy jeans, from a going-out top to an oversized blazer, or from chunky sneakers to ballet flats. Even though bag trends tend not to be as divisive, they do make their presence known. The east-west bag is a great example of this. Defined by its thin, long straps (positioned towards the middle of the bag) and elongated silhouette, this bag is hard to miss. Its discreet influence has enchanted urban style in recent seasons, as evidenced by the continued dominance of Alaïa Le Teckel. East-West bags also prevailed on the 2025 runways, with iterations ranging from Bally’s structured blue option to Prada’s green top handle seen in the spring/summer collections.

The current season’s options also break ties with the subtle. There is the Loewe one with its pleats, the Givenchy one dressed in black crocodile, the Staud one in suede and the Jil Sander one with a touch of cherry red. Impact! Your guide to the east-west bag trend, ahead.