Bowling Bags Are the understated Accessory That Fashion People Adore

If you’ve been to any fashion capitals in the past few weeks, you may have noticed a bag trend being carried by the city’s most stylish people. The new fashionista’s new travel companion, the bowling bag, is the new season pouch that fashionistas are reaching for on a daily basis.

Originally created to carry bowling balls and then updated with style, the bowling bag design features a top handle and a roomy silhouette that comfortably holds your everyday belongings.

Ideal for frequent wear, bowling bags sit somewhere between smart and casual, offering a wearable silhouette that can be adapted to countless occasions. Larger versions, such as The Row’s Margaux 17, are popular among editors, who often use the bag in place of a suitcase or weekender bag for overnight trips. Smaller sizes can comfortably stow a laptop when traveling to the office, while micro styles can serve as a chic alternative to a clutch for evening events.

As fall deepens, I’m seeing this key silhouette pop up all around me more and more. This early 2000s staple style’s 2024 version features sleek, minimalist designs in rich hues.

Now that the weather is turning bad and you have to carry an extra layer or two, this large bag has plenty of room to tuck in some extra knitwear.

To meet growing demand, high street labels such as Reformation, Mango and M&S are stocking all versions of the trend, with sizes ranging from outrageously large to smaller evening styles.

Whether it’s my continued exposure to nostalgic trends or just the sleek silhouette that piques my affection, this understated bag is officially on my fall wishlist.