Attending an engagement in Colombia last week, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, styled a fresh handbag trend that fashion people in New York and Monaco have marked as a key buy for the new season.
Bypassing the brown and black handbags that have long saturated markets, Markle instead reached for a bright and fresh white handbag to complete her elegant look. Selecting Loro Piana’s Loom Bag L32 ($4700), the top-handle style features a slightly slouchy silhouette, while the fresh white colorway offered a striking contrast against her navy ensemble.
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On Meghan Markle: Loro Piana Loom 32 Bag ($4700); Veronica Beard Orlinda Vest ($598); Veronica Beard Arte Pants ($498)
Styling a two-piece set from Veronica Beard, Markle opted for a sleeveless halter-neck top and cigarette pants in a rich navy shade that chimes in perfectly with the demure fashion aesthetic we’re seeing sweep social media. Pairing her warm-weather look with black slingback heels from Manolo Blahnik, the Duchess crafted a polished ensemble that could hold up in Columbia’s warm climate while nodding to fall’s forthcoming key trends.
Simple and easy to style, Markle’s chic ensemble spoke to her preference for clean silhouettes and tailored two-pieces. Using the white bag trend to inject some lightness into her look, she cultivated a clean color palette of white, black, and navy, showing us the three-tone look that we’ll be seeing everywhere this fall.
Markle isn’t the only one to champion the white bag trend this season; I’ve also spotted the style take off in some of the chicest cities out there. A neutral shade that’s both fresh and refined—and goes with every other color—the a white handbag adds a bright and polished element to an outfit in an easy and uncomplicated way.
A new staple on the style set scene, I’ve been slowly coming around to this trend in recent months. Having brushed it aside for fear of looking “cheap”—which probably reflects my own lack of confidence in keeping a white leather item clean—I’ve recently come to realize that the trend can look supremely elegant when thoughtfully styled. Far from the looks we wore in the ’00s when white bags last peaked, Markle’s navy and white pairing looks so elevated. I’ve also seen white bags worn with other light neutral shades in an undeniably chic way.
Having spotted this trend on the streets of New York, Monaco, and now Colombia, we’re certain to see white bags become a new-season staple this year.
If you’re inspired by the growing handbag trend, and Markle’s excellent styling, read on to discover her outfit in detail and to shop our edit of the best white bags below.
SHOP MEGHAN MARKLE’S OUTFIT:
Veronica Beard
Orlinda Vest
Shop this before it sells out.
Veronica Beard
Arte Pants
This set also comes in a brick red shade.
Loro Piana
Loom 32 Grained Leather Top-Handle Bag
This also comes in four other colors.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST WHITE BAGS:
Melie Bianco
Brigitte Large Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
This is a fashion person’s favorite.
MANGO
Leather-Effect Shoulder Bag
This also comes in black and brown.
DeMellier London
Large Tokyo Bag
Parisian fashion people love DeMellier’s handbags.
MANGO
Double-Handle Bowling Bag
This is the perfect size for everyday styling.
Reformation
Medium Chiara Convertible Bag
Shop this while it’s on sale.
This looks more expensive than it is.
PROENZA SCHOULER
Flip Textured-Leather Shoulder Bag
This also comes in red and gold.
KHAITE
Lina Medium Leather Shoulder Bag
Style this over your shoulder or wear it as a clutch.
Métier
Perriand All Day Leather Tote
This can fit in a large laptop as well as a water bottle and clothing.
This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.