The new year means reinvention for a lot of people, but luckily, with fashion, you can reinvent yourself anytime. But if you aren't the kind of person that shops obsessively and cleans out their closet monthly, now would be a good time for a revamp―and a new bag might just be the easiest place to start. Here, I've rounded up the best of the bags that you need for your wardrobe this year. Plus the best 2016 bags we're buying.
Balenciaga Neo Classic Mini Chain Bag, $1,635;balenciaga.com
Why you need it: It's small. It's pink. It's everything. (Only proceed with caution if you have an iPhone 6plus.)
Candamill Untitled Clutch, $2,900; candamill.com
Why you need it: It is an instant conversation piece. Everyone will want to know how you hold it, where you got it, and if they can get one too.
Céline Mini Luggage Tote in Mulitcolor Elephant Calfskin Bright Orange, $3,450; at select Saks Fifth Avenue locations (saksfifthavenue.com)
Why you need it: Céline has been the "It-bag" of choice since 2009. New year, new Céline, right?
Saint Laurent Classic Nano Sac de Jour Bag in Dove White and Black Leather, $2,250; ysl.com
Why you need it: It's sleek and minimal with just the right amount of hardware.
Victoria Beckham Quincy Bag, $1,225; victoriabeckham.com
Why you need it: It's very posh. (HA.)
Tory Burch Frances Backpack, $550; toryburch.com
Why you need it: This is the grown-up backpack. You need a carry all for traveling or trips to the gym; this is the one!
Tod's D-Cube Small Bowler Bags, $1,595; tods.com
Why you need it: This is the cla$$y lady bag. Tod's has had a recent brand overhaul that they are taking very seriously. They are revamping their luxury house to be very cool and contemporary, so before these start selling out, I would score one.
Stella McCartney Supterstellaheros Faux-Leather Cross-body Bag, $1,090; matchesfashion.com
Why you need it: This is the bag that will ensure you have a super year. Also, you can hold it in front of your face if you ever run into anyone and aren't wearing makeup.
Proenza Schouler Elliot Clutch, $2,050; proenzaschouler.com
Why you need it: This clutch is day to night. Easy to transition and also you will always know it is yours. How many ladies do you know with a yellow ostrich clutch?
Poppy Lissiman Game Over! Clutch, $70; poppylissiman.com
Why you need it: This bag is cruelty free (no animal products or by-products!) and only 70 bucks; for me, that makes it a no brainer. Plus, it was one of last year's most toted totes at fashion week, so if you want to catch the eyes of the photogs and the followers, it is an excellent purchase.
Owen Monique Large Satchel in Four Tone, $2,995; owennyc.com
Why you need it: If you are soooo over last year's homerun bag hit, the M2Malletier bags, then you're in luck because this is the new architectural statement bag du jour. Designed by Phillip Salem, the owner of NYC boutique Owen (the owen-er), this bag is sold exclusively at the boutique and made only in limited quantities so it's very exclusive.
Anya Hindmarch Big Eyes Maxi Featherweight Ebury, $2,035; anyahindmarch.com
Why you need it: Because last season, Anya Hindmarch's kitschy bags sold out everywhere. It's a collector's item, plus with the movie Big Eyes out in theaters now, it is culturally relevant.
Mulberry Kensington Small Classic Grain in Mole Grety, $1,990; mulberry.com
Why you need it: This is your new everyday, weekend, all the time bag. It is your best friend, just don't wear her out.
Alexander McQueen Small Legend Bag, $1,995; alexandermcqueen.com
Why you need it: This is the "I'm serious but still know what's up" bag. You can carry this to work without feeling silly and it will brighten up all the nudes and blacks in your wardrobe.
Kenzo Gommato Leather Mini Kalifornia Tote Bag, $455; openingceremony.us
Why you need it: With its teeny tiny size, this bag is great for limiting the amount of stuff you carry. (You know you have too much stuff.) Simplify your life by shrinking your bag, and start by picking one like this, with its perfect pastel hue.
Christian Louboutin Passage Messenger in Leopard, $2,350; us.christianlouboutin.com
Why you need it: A lil leopard never hurt nobody, that was a big leopard. LOL. Kidding. Leopard is the most neutral of all prints and spices up just about anything, so yeah, you need a leopard bag, and we particularly love this one and its cool cutout messenger flap.
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