2015’s Iconic Bags: Which Stayed Classic and Which Faded Away by 2025?
All of a sudden, it’s already 2025!! One day, I suddenly had an impulse to see how the bags that were introduced 10 years ago are faring now.
* Hall of Classics (Timeless)
1. Loewe Puzzle
With its geometric cuts and multi-dimensional patchwork, this avant-garde design remains a textbook example of deconstructivist handbags. Jonathan Anderson continues to release iterations like the caramel color and Soft versions, elevating it beyond a trendy item to a brand DNA staple.
2. Chanel Coco Handle
This bag reimagined the classic flap bag with a Kelly-style handle and became the cost-performance king amid Chanel’s price hikes. The black and gold pebbled leather version is perpetually out of stock, rivaling the iconic 2.55 in classic status.
3. Louis Vuitton Palm Springs Backpack
The pioneer of mini backpacks of Louis Vuitton that launched an era of luxury brand backpacks. The combination of Monogram canvas and red-black lining became a collective memory for millennials and remains a hot item in the second-hand market.
* Tears of the Times (Discontinued Relics)
1. Chloé Faye
The swan song of bohemian suede patchwork that faded away with the Normcore trend. Second-hand prices dropped below 30% of the original, and the chain getting stuck in hair is its biggest flaw.
2. DIOR Diorama
A casualty of Raf Simons’ minimalist aesthetics, its sharp shield lock couldn’t compete with Maria’s romanticism. Existing vintage pieces are now considered collector’s items by fashion enthusiasts.
3. Loewe Barcelona
he triangular clasp mechanism was too complex, deterring practical users. Abandoned by the brand’s strategy, it has completely disappeared, only found in the corners of vintage boutiques.
* Rebirth Group (Awaiting Comeback)
1. Gucci Dionysus
The first-generation Dionysus bag, with its tiger head clasp, is making a runway comeback. Following the GG Marmont’s decline, it is poised to regain the spotlight. The ultra-mini version launched in Spring-Summer 2024 has already gained traction among influencers.
2. Fendi Monster Backpack
The metaverse trend is sparking a renaissance for the Monster backpack. Although the 2023 reissue did not include backpack styles, the mischievous eyes on the Peekaboo hint at a full-scale return.
* Metamorphosis (Elements Live On)
1. Loewe Elephant Bag
While the physical bag is discontinued, the elephant has transformed into accessories, jewelry, and even clothing prints, becoming the brand’s most recognizable IP symbol.
2. TOD’S Wave
The “big mouth bag” structure has been incorporated into the T Timeless series, evolving into a magnetic flap style, consistently winning over professional women with its understated business vibe.
* Interactive Time
Which bag remains your unresolved longing?
Was the once-coveted Faye truly not worth holding onto?
Feel free to show off your vintage bags, and testify to the aesthetics of that era!