Trending Bags That Will Replace the Tote Bag This September

Emma Caldwell
August 23, 2026

There is an accessory that practically sums up summer: the basket bag. Made of raffia or jute, small, oversized, or even converted into a city bag, during the warm months it pairs with dresses, linen trousers, sandals and basically any look we can think of. However, September always brings that moment when we start to feel like changing the summer accessories.

This autumn 2026, moreover, trends make it especially easy for us. In contrast to the impractical mini-bags of other seasons, designs are returning that can hold virtually everything, from XL shoulder bags to models with a top handle and elongated silhouettes. Therefore, if you’re thinking of putting the basket bag away after the holidays, these are the bags that can replace it starting in September.

The Trending Bags for the September Season

The good news is that you don’t have to wait for autumn to officially arrive to start wearing them. Many of the bags that will mark the upcoming season work perfectly from September and pair with both the latest summer dresses and the first jeans, blazers, or ballet flats. These are the models that will take over from the basket bag and that are worth having on your radar already.


The Brooklyn Bag in Black, by DeMellier.

The Brooklyn Bag in Black, by DeMellier

It’s one of the brand’s new releases for the return to the office. A bag with a “refined design with enhanced functionality, created to adapt to the pace of modern life,” the brand notes. It is available in black, brown, and suede fabric. Price: 735 euros.


Brown Suede Gary Bag by Sézane.

Brown Suede Gary Bag by Sézane

Another ideal design for September is this suede model. It is a bag from the French brand Sézane. It is a hobo-style bag with suede fabric and a chocolate brown color. It has enough space to carry everything you need to the office. Price: 350 euros.


Longchamp XL Suede Shopper-Style Bag.

Longchamp XL Suede Shopper-Style Bag

Longchamp’s recycled canvas bags are very practical, but the brand doesn’t stop there. For the return to the office, it has just launched this model in brown with suede fabric and an XXL format so you can carry everything you need in your daily life. Price: 590 euros.


Red patent-leather effect bag by Sessùn

Red patent-leather effect bag by Sessùn

Bags in reddish tones are in fashion. A perfect design for returning to the office is this Sessùn model. It is a flexible hobo-style bag in cowhide with a patent leather effect and stitching detail. It features a decorative metal piece on the strap. Price: 425 euros.


Polène Cyme Bag in Brown

Polène Cyme Bag in Brown

It’s a classic for commuting to work. The bag to carry everything: from the laptop to the makeup bag… A staple that is once again trending thanks to its fabric and its original shape. It is available in more tones for 440 euros.


Ruched Bag in Burgundy by Isabel Marant.

Ruched Bag in Burgundy by Isabel Marant

Ruched detail bags are back. One of our favorites is this Isabel Marant model. It’s one of the brand’s new designs. It features a long strap, cowhide leather, and a stamped logo. A model that costs around 890 euros.

Emma Caldwell
Emma Caldwell
I’m Clara Desrosiers, a writer and fashion editor based in Toronto. I founded Backdoor Toronto to explore the intersection of fashion, identity, and culture through honest storytelling. My work is driven by curiosity, community, and a love for the creative pulse that defines this city.