admin Simone Rocha’s baroque Nano Egg bag. Thom Browne’s pebbled leather Hector bag, crafted into a dachshund. JW Anderon’s remarkably realistic 3D-printed avian clutch. We are observing fashion with a lens of obscurity. Across fashion weeks, street-style mavens and runways alike modeled unanticipated forms, though this isn’t new. Remember the rise of the Moschino teddy bear bag and the hype surrounding Olympia Le-Tan’s book-shaped clutches? We’re, once again, living in a time of novelty, sporting accessories that aren’t meant to be an unused collectible, but designed to be worn and scintillate delight, romance, and even conversation. And nothing feels more joyful than a heart-shaped bag—an accessory that doesn’t take itself so seriously while remaining a refined option for every day.
Novelty bags were quickly replaced by logo-less, minimal styles in recent years, and while we adore (and need) an easy everyday handbag, something is uplifting and carefree about carrying a heart-shaped bag to a lunch date, or the office. It’s difficult to keep track of how many times we’ve seen Alaia’s Le Coeur on the move, and it’s made its way from trend to a bag with cult-like status. Playful but elegant, it looks just as good with denim and a tank top as it does with a party dress, appropriate for a formal wedding. And while Alaia is at the top of mind, a plethora of designers have joined in the fun, from luxury brands like Coperni and Saint Laurent to contemporary favorites Staud and Simon Miller. Shop the best heart-shaped bags, ahead.
