As the fall 2024 season approaches, deep red designer bags are emerging as a must-have investment for any fashion-savvy collection. With hues like merlot, mahogany, bordeaux, and burgundy gaining popularity, these timeless accessories serve not only as stylish additions but also as versatile staples that can elevate a range of outfits, from elegant black dresses to laid-back denim ensembles.
The fall 2024 runways showcased the enduring appeal of dark-hued red handbags. Chanel presented luxurious red quilted leather chain purses paired with pastel, cotton-candy-inspired skirt suits for daytime and chic black leather jumpsuits for evening wear. Meanwhile, Ferragamo and Dries Van Noten artfully styled darker bags alongside monochromatic red outfits, and Louis Vuitton featured a striking ruby red box bag complemented by a furry black mitten, adding a bold splash of color to an all-black ensemble. Coach introduced its new Times Square Tabby in merlot, adorned with playful New York-themed charms, perfectly pairing with an oversized pink bow sweater layered over a black hoodie for a youthful and effortlessly cool vibe.
Several key designers have championed dark red shades in their collections over recent seasons. Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski incorporated rich reds into Hermès collections starting in fall 2022, with nearly half of the brand’s spring 2024 looks featuring these deep tones. The fall collection continued this trend, introducing an even darker, sultry oxblood shade. Hermès has long been associated with red, having debuted the iconic Rouge H in 1925, a sophisticated burgundy that has become a coveted choice for its Kelly and Birkin bags.
At Gucci, Sabato De Sarno’s first collection as creative director featured a signature shade called Rosso Ancora, inspired by the red elevators at The Savoy hotel in London, where the young Guccio Gucci was inspired by the luxury fashions he encountered. For fall 2024, De Sarno’s collection showcased monochromatic Rosso Ancora looks, complete with matching handbags, alongside earthy browns, olive greens, and pastel blues. This deep red hue harkens back to the iconic patent leather bags and shoes from Tom Ford’s groundbreaking fall 1995 Gucci collection, which marked a pivotal moment for the brand.
Bottega Veneta, under Matthieu Blazy, has embraced a ’70s color palette with a focus on dark red bags since his debut in fall 2022. The season featured a rich red croc-embossed envelope clutch that contrasted beautifully with white and cream outerwear. Blazy’s trompe l’oeil leather look, showcasing a wine-colored Kalimero bag, elevated the classic white tank top and blue jeans ensemble, evoking memories of Lauren Hutton carrying a deep red Bottega Veneta Intrecciato-woven leather clutch in the 1980s film American Gigolo, a purse she famously carried again in the brand’s spring 2017 show for its 50th anniversary.
Regardless of whether they are crafted from lambskin, suede, patent leather, or pebbled leather, these dark berry handbags exude elegance and sophistication, far surpassing the allure of traditional black bags. Moreover, they promise to age gracefully, much like a fine wine, making them worthy additions to any fashion collection.
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