The 16 Brown Suede Bags Fashion Insiders Are Buying Right Now

Both minimalist in form and eye-catching with its chain detail, you’ll be resistant to retire this bag come summer’s end.

Dimensions: Height: 11.8 inches; width: 10.6 inches; depth: 5.5 inches

Colors: Gold Khaki, Motty Grey

Material: Calfskin, cowhide

For a budget-friendly option, commerce lead Alexis Bennett Parker recommends this hobo bag from Madewell.

Dimensions: Height: 12.75 inches; width: 12.75 inches; depth: 7.5 inches

Colors: Black, Sepia, Dark Carob

Material: Leather

This bag is such a great size. Senior fashion commerce editor Dale Arden Chong says she loves its timelessness coupled with a few quirky details—like hardware inspired by penne pasta.

Dimensions: Height: 7.8 inches; width: 10.6 inches; depth: 7 inches

Colors: 9 options

Material: Suede, cotton

The summer of hardware has arrived in the form of studded sandals, studded flip-flops, and most recently, studded bags. Lean into a little glitz this season with this metallic pick from Mango.

Dimensions: Height: 12.6 inches; width: 0.79 inches; length: 13.78 inches

Colors: Chocolate

Material: Bovine leather

Attention, animal lovers. You can still get in on the suede trend with this chic vegan leather option from Banana Republic. And it’s affordable, too.

Dimensions: Height: 21.5 inches; width: 16 inches; depth: 5 inches

Colors: Chocolate, Bone, Black

Material: Synthetic leather, polyester

This smaller iteration of the signature Khaite Lotus is the ultimate lightweight accompaniment to literally any ensemble.

Dimensions: Height: 8.5 inches; width: 14 inches; length: 18 inches

Colors: 12 options

Materials: Calfskin

Here’s another pick from Alexis Bennett Parker. To us, this is a dinner bag, you know what I mean? You’re not secretly toting your laptop in here.

Dimensions: Height: 9 inches; width: 9 inches; depth: 4 inches

Colors: Brownie

Material: Leather, microfiber

This velvety suede number in warm brown features an elongated form to ensure that all of your trusty accessories (ie; lip gloss, a pair of chunky aviator sunglasses, etc.) remain close.

Dimensions: Height: 6.25 inches; width: 4.75 inches; length: 13.5 inches

Colors: Warm Brown, Black, Maple, Honey Brown

Material: Suede

Looking for a bag you can monogram? This pick also comes from Dale Arden Chong, who calls out the durability of DeMellier’s suede. This will hold its shape over time and wear.

Dimensions: Height: 8.7 inches; width: 15.7 inches; depth: 5.9 inches

Colors: 11 options

Material: Leather, recycled cotton

Nothing signals elegance quite like the softly draped silhouette of this suede tote from The Row. Ultra-spacious with a padded handle for comfort, this beige bag pairs perfectly with any earth tone.

Dimensions: Height: 21.65 inches; width: 19.96 inches; depth: 3.94 inches

Colors: Beige, Brown

Material: Calfskin suede

While it might be an investment piece, you’ll be thankful for the warmth of this rich chocolatey tote well into the fall and winter months.

Dimensions: Height: 14.1 inches; width: 19.6 inches; depth: 6.6 inches

Colors: Cocoa Brown, Cinnamon

Material: Calfskin

There’s no time like the present to delve back into the archives of the early aughts, and this reinstallment of Miu Miu’s Aventure bag is a testament to that.

Dimensions: Height: 8.8 inches; width: 17.3 inches; depth: 5.7 inches

Colors: Oak, Olive Green

Material: Calfskin

Move over, minimalism. Integrate animal print into your looks with this croc-embossed bowling bag from Jacquemus.

Dimensions: Height: 8.25 inches; width: 15.25 inches; depth: 6.5 inches

Colors: Camel

Material: Embossed suede

Despite its effortless, laidback style, this hobo is utter luxury. Its slouchy shape and ideal size make it a favorite of editors and celebrities alike.

Dimensions: Height: 8.75 inches; width: 8.25 inches; depth: 3.75 inches

Colors: Brown Caramel

Material: Suede

Large enough for all of your necessities yet not too big to bring along on a night out, this rich suede bag from Reformation has a ‘just-right’ quality fitting for even the most Goldilocks-like shoppers.

Dimensions: Height: 9 inches; width: 5.5 inches; depth: 8.5 inches

Colors: Chocolate Suede, Burgundy/Almond, Black/White

Material: Calf leather

This Gucci style is a modernization of a 1950s archival style, proving that sometimes bigger is better.

Dimensions: Height: 18 inches; width: 19.3 inches; depth: 1.6 inches

Colors: Brown, Dark Green, Black Leather, Natural Canvas, Beige and Dark Brown Canvas

Material: Embossed suede

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