27 Moon Bags to Shop Now—Because Curved, Circular Bags Are Big for Fall

By Laura Jackson and Lilah Ramzi

If fashion trends, like the moon, experience phases, then this is undoubtedly the season of the moon bags rising. The defining feature of a moon bag is a curvaceous body; the two ends of the bag must round upward and inward, creating an almost circular shape. Think of moon bags as the next generation of hobo bags—if hobos were slouchy and easygoing, moon bags are slick, more structured, and on more of a mission.

We can trace the rise of the moon bag back to several design houses, Bottega Veneta and Coperni being two of them, but the trending purse silhouette is now being offered by almost everyone who makes a bag. It all makes for a wonderful moment in fashion history in which coveters of moon bags can take their pick from their go-to labels. Do they take a fancy to the asymmetrical, half-moon version from The Row? Or how about Staud's egg-shaped take on the trend? Several of these bags—among them Khaite's red leather suede, Bottega's mellow yellow intrecciato, and Balenciaga's green Cagole—came out for New York Fashion Week on the arms of some of the most stylish showgoers; see above for the stylish proof.

As we make our way onward to London, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks, we’re predicting many, many more moon bags ahead. It's a trend that is sticking around for fall, and we’re glad about it. Shop 27 of our favorite moon bags below, plus read on for background on each style.

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L.A. cool-girl label Staud's Moon bag is delightfully curvaceous; its shape is almost more egg than moon. The bag, seen here in brown with white topstitching details, also includes a detachable logo-embossed pad on the strap that you can sport depending on your mood.

Khaite describes this bag as having a "refined slouch." The Beatrice bag, which is made in Italy with crinkled metallic calfskin leather, features a topknot on its handle for a top-notch look. It's just one of the latest of the New York label's understated It bags.

This season, Rag & Bone's beloved Commuter bag got a moon-shaped twist. Its new shape is composed of buttery soft lambskin that almost has the appearance of satin. With a top zipper and subtle logo detail, this is the ideal bag for those on the go—hence the name.

With a curved body, Balenciaga's much-loved Le Cagole XS bag makes the list of must-have moon bags. With a grained leather outer and antiqued grommets that pay homage to Balenciaga's hallowed City bag, the Cagole is ideal for those who want a dash of detail (see the heart-shaped mirror key chain) on a minimalist silhouette.

Since launching in 2013, Mansur Gavriel has given us sumptuously understated leather goods for those who prefer to eschew logos and bells and whistles. The Swing bag follows suit; made in Italy from cream-colored leather, the bag features a top zipper and subtle hardware details perfect for minimalist thinkers.

Many of today's most lusted-after handbag silhouettes can be traced to Bottega Veneta. The moon-shaped bag's rise has much to do with Bottega's Jodie bag (named after actor Jodie Foster, in honor of a paparazzi photo in which she used the accessory to shield her face). Crafted with the label's intrecciato weave, this miniature bag has a legion of stylish fans.

& Other Stories is known for accessible wardrobe staples that will work season after season. Case in point: this shoulder bag. Made in black leather and with thin white topstitching, the accessory is finished off with a golden buckle on its adjustable strap. Plus, it‘s one of those well-structured moon bags that can stand up on its own, so it will look great on and off the body.

Who says moon bags can't come with chain straps? Alaïa makes the case with this Demi-Lune purse crafted in white lamb leather. Plus, it's not an Alaïa unless there's an artful element of detail—see the woven and grommet treatment that rings the body of the bag.

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