Here’s Why The Crescent Shape Is Eclipsing Baguette Bags

(Shopping) Also known as the half-moon. by Emma Childs Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: Aug. 16, 2022 @courtneecrews

This year has seen the rise of an assortment of handbag shapes: Boxy and oversized , compact baguette styles, and now, coming up for the fall season, a half-moon silhouette. Ahead, shop TZR’s top picks for the best crescent-shaped handbags of 2022. @champagnemani

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Coperni Yellow Croc Swipe Bag $660 You’ve seen Coperni’s delicate glass version of its Swipe Bag everywhere (courtesy of the Kar-Jenner effect ), but its classic croc-embossed leather iteration is worth your attention, too. See On SSENSE

Balenciaga Le Cagole XS Studded Leather Shoulder Bah $2,300 Confirmed: Balenciaga’s Le Cagole bag, with its biker-inspired look and rounded lunar shape, is fall 2022’s front-running It bag. See On Bergdorf Goodman

Peju Obasa Waste Not Handbag £200 The artsy craftcore trend prevails! Made of recycled jersey yarn, Peju Obasa’s rounded handbag is more refined and artisanal than kitschy and homespun. See On Peju Obasa

Loewe Luna Anagram Shoulder Bag $1,990 Hand-woven in Loewe’s atelier from an anagram jacquard, the Luna Shoulder Bag is an easily identifiable yet humble take on logomania. See On Mytheresa

JW Anderson Blue & Pink 'The Bumper' Moon Bag $650 Simple in silhouette yet vibrant in its cotton candy colorway, JW Anderson’s Bumper Moon Bag is a maximal statement bag sure to make you smile. Statement dressers, add it to cart STAT. See On SSENSE

JW PEI Lily Shoulder Bag $69 JW PEI is a lauded master of crescent handbags — look to its celeb-vetted, crescent-shaped Gabbi style and angular Lily number for proof. See On JW PEI

Gucci Attache Large Shoulder Bag $2,980 Gucci’s newly-launched Attache bag exaggerates the crescent shape with a distinctly retro feel. Wear it as is, with its long strap making it into a crossbody, or hook the center G clasp and turn the bag into a hand-held style. See On Gucci

St. Agni Black Macramé Leather Shoulder Bag £285 Appearing all over the 2022 runways , macrame materials are very popular at the moment . Case in point: This slouchy crescent-shaped shoulder bag that’s woven from black macrame leather. See On Browns

SINBONO Kace Crossbody Bag $119 $99 SINBONO’s Kace Crossbody is the epitome of cute and casual. With its vegan leather materials and 100% recycled plastic lining, it’s also an eco-conscious addition to your handbag lineup you can feel good about. See On SINBONO

Khaite August Zip Suede & Leather Hobo Bag $2,200 Here, in all its oversized glory, is Khaite’s August Hobo Bag. It’s made of luxe calf leather and suede and is an investment you’ll turn to for ample seasons to come. See On Bergdorf Goodman

Shekudo Buki Bag $390 Looking for a daytime bag that won’t go unnoticed as you stroll around downtown? Well, this color-blocked style with a ruched leather handle is that special bag. See On Shekudo

Charles & Keith Dancer Tweed Crescent Crossbody Bag $63 Master 2022’s contemporary approach to preppy style with Charles & Keith’s crescent-shaped crossbody in bouclé tweed. Take the collegiate vibe up a notch and slip into a pair of loafers, too. See On Charles & Keith

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