In fashion, what goes around always comes around meaning even an It bag from the past can enjoy a new life in 2026.
Celebrities everywhere seem to be reaching for deep-cut designer pieces lately. While Rihanna and Tyla have both revisited Louis Vuitton’s 2000s-era collaboration with Takashi Murakami, Bella Hadid has been spotted carrying a Balenciaga City bag and Pink Pantheress has rocked a Fendi Spy bag.
Reviving archival bags is not a new concept, of course; designers love putting retro shapes and styles back onto the runway. Did you see the Celine Phantoms in Michael Rider’s spring 2026 collection? Or the sleek Chanel Executive totes on Matthieu Blazy’s pre-fall catwalk? Or the recurring Paddingtons at Chloé? The hottest new bags are… not new at all!
The movement got us thinking: What once-buzzy styles from fashion’s past most deserve a moment this year? With New York Fashion Week just around the corner, we’re bound to see some throwback accessories on the street style scene.
From stealthy Calvin Klein purses to utilitarian Hermès styles, here are the vintage It bags that Vogue editors would love to see again in 2026.
The Mulberry Bayswater
Every now and then, I go look at Alexa Chung’s old street style photos because they’re so good, and one bag that she always had was a Mulberry Bayswater bag. I’m hoping for a 2026 resurgence but not before I buy one on eBay! —Irene Kim, production and editorial associate, Vogue Runway.
The Marc Jacobs Blake
I have been really into the Marc Jacobs Blake bag again, first introduced back in the early aughts. Those two large cargo pockets are super functional, and I love the colourful, upbeat colours that they come in. (Especially the light blue.) Fun fact: It is also the bag that Andy gifts her friend in The Devil Wears Prada, to which she replies, “This is sold out everywhere—gimme, gimme!” Mood. —Christian Allaire, senior fashion and style writer, Vogue.
The Hermès Fourre-Tout
This may be boring, but I’m a big fan of a practical tote, which is why I’m ready for Hermès to bring back their Fourre-Tout canvas carry-alls. In recent years, I’ve noticed them stocked in nearly every cool vintage store in New York, and I see so many twenty-somethings on the subway using them as their everyday work bag. I’d love to see the style return in new, playful colour ways (and hopefully at a similarly accessible price point!). —Mai Morsch, fashion editor, Vogue.
Celine totes
Michael Rider bought back the Phantom Bag in 2025, and in 2026, I want more from the Celine archives! My biggest regret was not buying this bag, and I’d love to see them re-release it with more fun, interesting colours! I’m also on the hunt for a new work bag that fits my laptop, so if they could make this happen sooner rather than later, my handbag collection would really appreciate it! —Libby Page, executive commerce director, Vogue Shopping.
Roberta di Camerinao
Roberta di Camerinao velvet top handle bags! These structured top-handle bags made of exquisite silk velvet in jewel colours were all the vogue in the late 1950s. The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, senior archive editor, Vogue Runway.
Calvin Klein Frame bags
In the late ’90s, Calvin Klein made a Frame bag in shiny Spazzolato leather that was so modern granny-chic. I was constantly breaking the clasp by stuffing too much into it, but I loved its structure and gloss. Unfortunately, I can’t find the exact image of it—it was a deep cut! This is the closest, but it was a bit more angular and less rounded. —Virginia Smith, global head of fashion network, Vogue.
The Chanel Executive tote
I’ve had my eye on the Chanel Executive tote ever since it reappeared on Matthieu Blazy’s runway. It’s the kind of vintage piece that’s destined to spike in value… so if there was ever a moment to invest, it’s now! —Naomi Elizée, fashion market director, Vogue.
Paloma Picasso book bags
This is one for the scholars! I’ve been bidding on Paloma Picasso’s Italian-made ’80s and ’90s Book bags (and for evening, the Baby Book). Each is shaped like a hardback with a raised spine and detachable strap in lots of glamorous material and hardware combos.
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