Only the Classics: These Are the 7 Definitive 'It-Bags' of Winter 2025

Only the Classics: These Are the 7 Definitive 'It-Bags' of Winter 2025

From Balenciaga, Gucci and Chloé, plus The Row, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Prada, we've rounded up the 7 best handbags of winter 2025 here.

Balenciaga’s All-Star Bags Rule Paris in Pierpaolo Piccioli’s First Campaign

All imagery courtesy of Balenciaga. The reign of Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga has arrived, ushering in a new era with an inaugural campaign by photographer David Sims—and a newer, softer insouciance on full display. At the heart of this story are two bags: Le City, a defining silhouette of Balenciaga in the 21st century (introduced in 2001 by women’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquière), and the Rodeo, a relative newcomer that arrived with …