The Hot Bags From Chanel, Dior, Celine, And Fendi You Need To Kickstart 2025
Are these your new It bags?
THE BAG: Dior D-Journey
THE BACKGROUND: A brand new design unveiled at Dior’s sporty Spring Summer 2025 show, this relaxed number with its hands-free design and effortlessly slouchy shape is one of the maison’s most casual bag offerings in recent seasons. Handcrafted by Dior artisans following precise pattern-drafting and assembly, it can be worn close to the body as a crossbody or as a shoulder bag. Consider the D-Journey an ultra-sleek take on traditional duffle bags.
THE DETAILS: The D-Journey boasts functionality in spades with a generous central compartment with zips for daily essentials, and two extra pockets on either side for further utility. Other Dior-isms include the CD hardware hook on the adjustable strap, as well as the Christian Dior nameplate on the pull tab.
THE OPTIONS: Available in three sizes – small, medium and large – the bag comes in smooth, crinkled,
or grained leather versions (choose from matte or polished finishes) adorned with subtle topstitching that references Dior’s signature cannage pattern. There are also two canvas iterations: one in the maison’s emblematic Dior Oblique, and the other in a Dior Graphic motif.
WHO IT’S PERFECT FOR: Anyone who prefers a more casual, everyday-friendly take on luxury
PRICES: $5,600 (small), $6,200 (medium), and $7,300 (large)
BAG: Loewe Featherlight Puzzle
THE BACKGROUND: Can it already be 10 years since Jonathan Anderson debuted the Puzzle at Loewe? That bag was the fashion wizard’s first for the Spanish luxury house and captivated both the fashion press and customers with its origami-inspired design that can fold nearly completely flat. Now, to mark this big decade, it’s been reinvented into a lighter edition aptly dubbed Featherlight.
THE DETAILS: The lightness of the Featherlight Puzzle comes by way of a newly developed nappa leather that’s said to be ultra-supple and luscious, with a subtle sheen. Other updates include slimmer hardware, a leather luggage tag with a hidden compartment, a detachable balloon-shaped charm, metal feet for added protection on the base, and a nappa lambskin-lined interior.
THE OPTIONS: For now, the Featherlight Puzzle comes only in small. The black, red, pecan, and butter colourways come with gold hardware, while the aquamarine version is fitted with silver hardware.
WHO IT’S PERFECT FOR: The girlies who want a relaxed version of their favourite Loewe design – or anyone who could do with a super-light bag.
PRICE: $6,250
THE BAG: Chanel 25
THE BACKGROUND: The name of the maison’s latest blockbuster is a clever game of numbers – 25 references its year of birth (the bag was debuted at Chanel’sSpring Summer 2025 show) as well as nods to other house icons like the 2.55.
THE DETAILS: In line with the recent turn towards more relaxed hobo-style bags, the Chanel 25 features
a drawstring closure that’s accented by an eye-catching CC clasp. It’s not only for decorative purposes – the clasp glides smoothly to the edge of the chain, allowing the bag to open fully, maximising storage capacity while ensuring a secure closure. As always with Chanel, user-friendliness is at the forefront. There are three pockets in the interior of the main compartment, while two larger pockets on the sides of the exterior allow for easy retrieval of items like phones. The medium and large sizes also feature a leather shoulder pad for comfort and come with a bonus detachable leather pouch. And of course, there are the other signatures that make a bag distinctively Chanel: the classic quilted finish and
leather-braided chains.
THE OPTIONS: For now, the Chanel 25 is available in three sizes – small, medium, and large – and materials like grained calfskin and washed denim. Colours span fail-safe white and black, to an array of pretty pastels like baby blue and mint.
WHO IT’S PERFECT FOR: Much like how recent Chanel icons like the 19 and 22 have become a hit with both men and women, the 25 is for anyone who’s always on-the-go and appreciates a stylish hobo that’s equal parts functional, edgy, and timeless.
PRICES: From $8,890 for the small; $9,500 for the medium; and $10,210 for the large
THE BAG: Celine Camille 16 Soft
THE BACKGROUND: Meet Camille, the latest addition to Celine’s 16 Soft line. The collection holds a special place in the maison’s archives – after all, former creative director Hedi Slimane’s first bag for Celine was a structured top-handle style simply christened the 16. Over the years, more pliant renditions have been introduced, resulting in the addition of the word “Soft” to its name.
THE DETAILS: A hobo-style bag crafted out of refined calfskin, the Camille 16 Soft sports an angular silhouette inspired by the Cabas 16 Soft tote and is anchored by the gold-finish turnlock closure that’s distinctive of the 16 collection. Two detachable straps mean you can wear it either on the shoulder or crossbody for a more casual touch, while the dual rings on each side let you wear the straps together or separately. PS: These rings are perfect for your growing collection of bag charms.
THE OPTIONS: For now, it’s available in two sizes – medium and small – across a variety of neutral colours (think black, khaki, beige, and white) and materials like calfskin and python.
WHO IT’S PERFECT FOR: Anyone who wants to capture that effortless French girl vibe.
PRICES: From $4,100 for the small and $4,650 for the medium
THE BAG: Fendi Mamma Baguette
THE BACKGROUND: As the name suggests, this is the mother of arguably Fendi’s most famous bag, the Baguette. Fun fact: It was originally launched in the same period – the late ’90s – as a tribute to Adele Casagrande Fendi, the founder and matriarch of the Roman house.
THE DETAILS: The Mamma Baguette shares the Baguette’s signature style and details, such as its rectangular shape, flap closure, shoulder strap, and FF logo buckle, but all on a larger, more spacious design for added ease and functionality. Now, as part of Fendi’s Spring Summer 2025 collection, it’s been reimagined with a drawstring closure as well as an ultra-soft nappa leather finish – features that amp up its delectably squishy, slouchy texture. Additionally, the classic FF logo buckle is delicately inlaid with leather, subtly nodding to the brand’s legacy in leather goods.
THE OPTIONS: Mother comes in three sizes – small, medium, and large – and she can be carried by hand, worn on the shoulder, or crossbody with an adjustable strap. Like the Baguette, which came in what seems like a million different iterations, the Mamma Baguette is available in a wide variety of colours, including black, white, pale pink, sage green, and matcha green this season, as well as a black python version for those who like it exotic.
WHO IT’S PERFECT FOR: The Baguette legion – or anyone who’s after a bag so buttery soft, you’d want to bury your face in it.
PRICES: From $3,350 for the small, $4,500 for the medium, and $5,000 for the large
This article first appeared in the March 2025 Great Fashion Edition of FEMALE