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The 16 Brown Suede Bags Fashion Insiders Are Buying Right Now
Suede for summer? This might actually be groundbreaking.
While once synonymous with changing leaves and cooler temperatures, suede has been cropping up on every celebrity and fashion insider’s Instagram grid this summer. While somewhat surprising, it’s actually quite sensical—suede is integral to the trending boho aesthetic and serves as the perfect compliment to linen. Accessorizing with a soft detail (hint: a brown suede bag) instantly enhances any ensemble, no matter the season.
The Best Brown Suede Bags
- Best Under $200: Madewell The Shopper Tote, $198
- Best Designer: Prada Bonnie Suede Tote Bag, $3,800
- Best Sustainable: Reformation Arianna Bag, $498
- Best Animal Print: Jacquemus Le Turismo Croc Embossed Suede Bowling Bag, $1,590
- Best Studded: Mango Leather Handbag with Metallic-Balls Appliqué, $219.99
- Best Shoulder Bag: Saint Laurent Le 5 à 7 Hobo Bag, $2,900
- Best Vegan: Banana Republic Vegan Leather Slouchy Tote, $125
- Best Minimalist Tote: Chloé Spin Tote Bag, $1,950
- Best Multi-Wear: Little Liffner Sprout Tote Mini, $595
- Best Oversized: Gucci B Large Shoulder Bag, $4,600
Joining the swarm? From shoulder bags to spacious totes that’ll carry it all, every bag on this list has been handpicked for quality, style, and versatility that effortlessly transcends temperatures. Scroll on for 16 chic brown suede bags at the ready to become your new staple.
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
Jacquemus Le Turismo Croc Bowling Bag
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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