Suede Bags Are Everywhere At The Moment, But This Affordable One Is My Favourite

It’s officially suede season.

On par with leather jackets, trench coats and puffer coats, suede has always been an autumn essential - and for AW24, suede is taking over the season’s sartorial conversations. While we're already justifiably obsessed with suede jackets, I’m currently eyeing the suede bag revival the fashion set seems to be making a strong case for.

If suede bags give you Noughties flashbacks of fringed and tasselled carryalls, you can rest easy in the knowledge that for AW24, suede bags are far from their kitschy predecessors. More quiet luxury than indie sleaze, designers are now offering an elevated take on suede bags with sleek silhouettes in a rich autumnal palette. First spotted on Chemena Kamali’s Chloé runway where ruffled floaty dresses were styled with slouchy suede bags heralding the boho revival, suede bags soon featured in several collections across labels including Miu Miu, Khaite, Gucci and Prada. But it’s not just the runways either. Consider the street-style metrics; from Bella Hadid’s Coach Brooklyn tote moment to Dakota Johnson’s The Row hobo bag, the style set seems taken with the trend.

If you’re prepared to make a hefty investment, consider Prada’s crescent-shaped shoulder bag or Khaite’s studded bag, both of which require a serious splurge. For those of us not psychologically prepared to drop a small fortune on autumn accessories, the good news is that plenty of high street stalwarts are offering an array of options that are just as good.

From neutral chocolate browns and caramel hues to trendy khaki and burgundy options, these are the anti-sleaze grown up suede bags you’ll want to wear this autumn and beyond.

Practical, stylish and endlessly versatile, M&S’ tote bag will add a chic finish to your work dresses and will look equally nice with jeans and an oversized jumper for the weekends.

Y2K-reminiscent studs on a sleek and modern design, this trendy bag is the high-street's answer to Khaite’s popular studded suede design the fashion set is obsessed with.

With its whipstitched handles and ochre-hue, River Island’s shopper is so Chloé inspired that it’s difficult to believe you can get it for just £75. While it’ll pair with your entire autumn wardrobe, we highly recommend leaning into the boho vibes with a ruffled dress.

Offering The Row’s sleek quiet luxury at a fraction of the price, Massimo Dutti’s chic slouchy hobo bag is made from buttery soft leather in a rich chocolaty hue perfect for autumn.

Designed with a chic Parisian flair, you’ll find this tall tote’s sleek silhouette and neutral palette works with everything from matching mini skirts to ruffled dresses and wide-leg trousers. Plus, it's already beloved on the internet and selling fast – so we suggest investing in this one quick.

Similar to the Coach suede bag Bella Hadid was recently seen toting around town with, this trapezoidal Jigsaw tote is roomy enough to fit everything-but-the-kitchen-sink inside and will pair exceptionally well with just about everything in your wardrobe.

Approved by modern style icon Katie Holmes, Dune’s extra-large woven suede bag is the most stylish way to keep your daily essentials in tow in the capital this season.

Designed with a plush borg trim and finished with a metallic hardware closure, this bag offers the sleek look of a YSL Le 5 à 7 shoulder bag without the hefty price tag.

Already stocked up on neutrals? Add a pop of colour to your outfit with Arket’s boxy khaki green crossbody bag. Plus the adjustable shoulder strap and wide top handle make it highly wearable and easy to style.

Hitanshi Kamdar is a senior commercial content writer for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and shopping for the latest It-girl shoe trends.