Don't These Shoulder Bags Remind You Of Fortune Cookies?

This newfangled bag silhouette seems to take inspiration from a staple served at American-Chinese restaurants.

Good luck charms.
Good luck charms.

Think of this as the quirky cousin of the youthful-meets-handy half-moon hobo: The arc of its top is deeper and often slouchier, recalling the fold on the crisp treat offered at American-Chinese restaurants. Its relaxed vibe means that it can be scaled up into large sizes and still look chic, adding to its appeal (so good luck trying to get your hands on one).


Dior Vibe small lambskin shoulder bag, $4,700, Dior

Dior
1/5

Luna calfskin and jacquard shoulder bag, $3,450, Loewe

Loewe
2/5

The Bumper Moon lambskin shoulder bag, $870, www.jwanderson.com

JW Anderson
3/5

Canvas and leather shoulder bag, unreleased as of press time, Gucci

Gucci
4/5

Demi-Lune large lambskin shoulder bag, US$2,297 (S$3,204), www.maison-alaia.com

Alaia
5/5

A version of this article first appeared in the May 2022 Taste Edition of FEMALE

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