These casually open bags are shaping up to be one of the defining handbag trends for Spring/Summer 2026.

For most people, in most parts of the world, the idea of carrying an open bag feels counter-intuitive. In cities, especially when travelling, we are taught to be vigilant with anything holding money, phones or personal documents. Thankfully, this level of risk is not the norm in Singapore, which is often regarded as one of the safest countries in the world. Here, people are generally more relaxed about open bags such as totes.&nbsp;
It is within this urban reality that fashion has found an unexpected source of inspiration. On the <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/2026-it-bag-spring-summer-fashion" title="Five of Spring/Summer 2026's Hottest Designer Bags" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spring/Summer 2026</a> runways, the open-top bag appeared again and again. In real life, an open bag in a crowded, fast-moving environment may suggest vulnerability. On the runway, however, it was reframed as a symbol of the woman constantly "on the go".

This idea echoed across the season, with luxury handbags deliberately carried open by models. At Dilara Findikoglu&rsquo;s show at the historic Ironmongers&rsquo; Hall, models dressed in lingerie carried shoulder bags stuffed with matches, scraps of fabric and even cherries. The bags felt like glimpses into private worlds, reflecting the fragile, in-between state her collection explored.
The theme continued at <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/chanel-brings-metiers-d-art-2026-collection-to-seoul-fashion-show-news-celebrities" title="Chanel Brings Its M&eacute;tiers d&rsquo;Art Collection to Seoul for a Landmark 2026 Fashion Show" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CHANEL</a>, where <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/chanel-spring-summer-2026-fashion-show-collection-photos-looks-celebrities-blackpink-jennie" title="Matthieu Blazy Redefines Chanel&rsquo;s Orbit with a Dazzling Spring/Summer 2026 Debut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matthieu Blazy</a> introduced a new version of the 2.55 bag, reinforced with metal wire to keep it permanently ajar. It suggested a quiet intimacy, hinting at the person behind the clothes. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m interested in the aspect of time and what we cherish,&rdquo; Blazy shared. The sentiment also resonates with Demna&rsquo;s approach at Gucci, where he intentionally distressed the Jackie bag, as if preserving memories on its surface.
Jonathan Anderson took a more restrained route at <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/new-year-new-looks-for-lady-dior-bag" title="New Year, New Versions of Lady Dior Bag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dior</a>. His asymmetrical bag, with one strap tucked inside the body, tilted away from the wearer but remained closed with a clasp, balancing exposure with discretion. In contrast, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez embraced openness at Loewe. In their debut collection, everything felt intentionally undone, from leather polo shirts with metal eyelets and towel dresses to jelly shoes and the single-strap Amazona bag in suede and smooth leather. That spirit reached its peak at Fendi, in Silvia Venturini Fendi&rsquo;s final collection for the house. The Peekaboo bags were fully opened to reveal shimmering sequin linings and three-dimensional polka dots, turning the once-private interior into the main attraction.

Off the runway, celebrities have been quick to adopt the look. Jennifer Lawrence, Victoria Beckham and <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/ariana-grande-bold-holiday-glam-swarovski-party-of-dreams-campaign-jewellery-accessories" title="Ariana Grande Brings Back Bold Holiday Glam with Swarovski&rsquo;s 'Party of Dreams'" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ariana Grande</a> have all stepped out with open-top handbags in recent months. In Paris, Beckham carried a light brown Herm&egrave;s Kelly bag wide open in the rain while presenting her Spring 2026 collection. Soon after, Lawrence was spotted in New York with a black Kelly left unfastened as she rummaged inside. Grande, meanwhile, chose a Dior design by Jonathan Anderson while dining with the SNL cast, embracing the open-top idea while keeping it neatly controlled.

Ultimately, the open-top handbag works as a fashion statement because it suggests freedom and ease. In everyday life, though, it is unlikely to become a universal habit. Practical concerns still matter, especially in busy urban environments filled with crowds, constant movement and limited personal space.
Still, fashion is not only about practicality. If your bag has a working zip, or simply doesn&rsquo;t hold anything too precious, leaving it open, even just once, can be a small, playful way to step outside your comfort zone, just as designers and celebrities have done.

Open Bags Are All the Rage for Spring/Summer 2026

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