Men's bag trends for SS27, from Dior to Louis Vuitton
As FashionUnited reported earlier this month, major European houses no longer relegate men's bags to a secondary role. On the contrary, they have become a strategic segment. They feature lower price points than ready-to-wear but still guarantee the status, artisanal excellence and statement appeal that luxury followers seek. The prestige they confer is undeniable, as evidenced by top football stars at this year's World Cup. Carrying designer bags can project as much masculine confidence as arriving in a Lamborghini Urus.
This evolution was evident at the spring/summer 2027 men's shows. During the Paris and Milan presentations, bags transcended their traditional function as accessories to truly define the collections. From totes and cross-body bags to briefcases, designers unveiled an incredible variety of silhouettes. Here are the key bag trends that defined the SS27 show season.
Summer totes
The XXL tote bag maintains its supremacy in the men's wardrobe, confirming its hybrid status as both a practical ally and a luxury emblem. For the SS27 season, designers favoured ample proportions and sensual materials. They struck the right balance between practicality and artisanal skill through woven details, raffia, canvas and refined leather inserts.
Dior Homme by Jonathan Anderson
An oversized woven tote in natural tones, adorned with the emblematic graphic 'macrocannage' motif in black all over. It features structured top handles and the Dior logo integrated into the woven pattern.
Dolce & Gabbana SS27
An oversized trapeze tote combining a textured, washed powder-pink canvas with crocodile-effect burgundy leather trims, corner reinforcements and straps.
Ralph Lauren SS27
A textured natural raffia straw tote, paired with dark brown smooth leather straps and trims. It has elongated top handles, a hanging leather key fob and stylised leather anchors securing the straps.
Soft silhouettes
Soft, plush and unstructured silhouettes brought a relaxed touch to men's bags for the SS27 season. Designers showcased supple leathers, nonchalant shapes and oversized proportions.
Giorgio Armani by Leo Dell’Orco
An oversized hobo-style duffle bag in ultra-soft taupe nappa leather. It features a top zip closure, two integrated gusseted utility pockets on the front and a wide, adjustable shoulder strap.
Mihara Yasuhiro SS27
A voluminous, plush and extra-supple bag in light grey nappa leather that collapses into organic folds.
Taakk SS27 by Takuya Morikawa
An oversized, relaxed hobo bag in mustard yellow leather, with visible panel stitching along the bottom curve and the brand's logo in black.
Drawstring closures
Drawstring bags made a strong comeback for spring/summer 2027. Like the soft bags, they offered a more flexible alternative to structured silhouettes. Designers reinvented this casual closure with luxurious materials and sculptural forms, giving the style a high-end appeal.
Setchu SS27 by Satoshi Kuwata
A cross-body pouch in soft olive green leather, combining a gathered drawstring top with angular, structured geometric panels secured by metal press studs.
Louis Vuitton SS27 by Pharrell Williams
A 'conch' shaped exterior in matte, spiralled leather with a snakeskin pattern. It has an inner drawstring pouch printed with the classic monogram, a thin, removable monogram canvas strap and gold-tone clasps.
Ami SS27 by Alexandre Mattiussi
A soft, relaxed and unstructured pouch in smooth taupe leather, gathered at the top with a thin strap.
Reimagined briefcases
The briefcase continues its evolution beyond the traditional professional wardrobe. For spring/summer 2027, designers refined this classic silhouette to suit modern lifestyles. Streamlined proportions, premium leathers and versatile carrying options gave this iconic accessory a contemporary touch.
Hed Mayner SS27
A flat briefcase in tan leather with layered modular elements. It includes a dark brown suede zipped pouch, a rigid rectangular pouch underneath and a smaller pouch with a wrist strap.
Thom Browne SS27
A briefcase in smooth tan calfskin leather, featuring a brass push-lock clasp and an adjustable leather shoulder strap.
Junya Watanabe SS27
A slim, structured briefcase crafted from premium black smooth leather, with robust metal hardware.
Folded clutches
Oversized fold-over clutches remained a key accessory for spring/summer 2027. They reinforced the growing confidence of men carrying bags traditionally associated with womenswear. Designers played with exaggerated proportions, tactile materials and soft constructions.
Maison Kitsune SS27 by Abigail Smiley-Smith
An oversized woven clutch, handcrafted from natural paper raffia, featuring a highly textured open-weave crochet structure in an envelope shape. It was designed with a seamless top flap.
Ralph Lauren SS27
Crafted from premium thick-grained leather, it featured a prominent front zip with a silver puller. This was accented by an integrated leather strap, a utility buckle detail and a bold, industrial silver zip.
Dries Van Noten by Julian Klausner
An oversized clutch in caramel leather designed to be crumpled, with a thick leather wrist strap sewn into the bag's structure.
Top-handle totes
While maintaining generous proportions, designers elevated top-handle totes with artisanal craftsmanship, sculptural construction and refined details. This reinforced the silhouette as a sophisticated everyday carry-all.
Giorgio Armani by Leo Dell’Orco
A hand-woven soft bag paired with contrasting dark leather top handles. It was accessorised with a miniature matching woven pouch charm, a rustic stone bead ornament and a leather luggage tag.
Taakk SS27 by Takuya Morikawa
Made from high-density charcoal nylon, it features a reinforced leather handle and a distinctive vertical zipped pocket framed in leather on the side panel. Inspired by furoshiki, the traditional Japanese wrapping cloth, the bag transforms from a completely flat 2D circle when laid down to a sculptural 3D crescent silhouette when lifted.
Ziggy Chen SS27
Composed of soft vertical panels of textured leather and suede in earthy tones, reflecting the designer's signature aesthetic. It has a worn look with raw edges, bronze chain links and heavy metal eyelets. The design is completed with thick, tightly braided leather top handles.