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The slouchy handbag trend that gained momentum after creative director Chemena Kamali’s debut spring 2025 Chloé show has since turned into a style with serious staying power. “Chloé’s show kind of single-handedly brought back the boho trend, and with it these slouchy bags of the early 2000s feel right for the moment,” stylist Caitlin Burke sys.
The key shape from the collection, a soft leather bag with gold hardware named the Bracelet, borrows inspiration from the 1960s bags favored by hippies in the counterculture era. The word hobo references the bindle bags carried by migrant workers at the turn of the last century, and perhaps the term hobo needs a rebrand—stylist Brie Welch recommends “sling” or “crescent” as an alternative—but the bags themselves look better than ever.
On the spring 2026 runways, brands across the board, from Bottega Veneta and Dior to Hermès and Fendi, reaffirmed the appeal of these relaxed, unfussy shapes. Whether in rich brown suedes, bold animal prints, and understated neutrals, their laidback design strikes the elusive balance between polish and nonchalance—no wonder they make for such a versatile work-to-weekend choice.
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What does Welch find appealing about the return of an early-aughts icon once made famous by Sienna Miller and Kate Moss? “The functionality!” she says, “Their shape contours to your body while generally having a wide and zippered opening to allow easy access.” Similarly, Burke is also a fan of the utility of the often-oversized style. “I love a carryall that can fit my laptop and all the things I need for the day, but traditional ‘work bags’ are usually more on the structured side,” she explains. “A hobo style balances a relaxed, casual feel with the functionality of something more serious.”
Beyond Chloé, plenty of luxury brands are in on the revival—turning their take into core styles. “The Row is unsurprisingly nailing the style with its Bindle and Blake bags. I also love Khaite’s Lotus tote for a twist on the design, and Bottega’s Hop feels like the ultimate luxe version,” Burke continues. For her own collection, Welch is fond of a more approachable-priced iteration, “I have a more crescent shaped style from Rag & Bone that I use often for its ability to be totally hands-free as a crossbody,” she says. Madewell, Staud, and Reformation also offer great takes on the look.