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Home • Accessories

Trend Watch: Metallic Totes

Metallic bags are no stranger to the style scene and it doesn't look as if this trend will be leaving the stores (or our wrists) anytime soon.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Metallic Lady

No stranger to all things shiny and cute, Beyonce holds up a metallic silver tote bag by Samantha Thavasa at an opening.

Trend Watch: Metallic Totes
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Couture Chic

Add this Chanel Quilted Metallic Tote(bagborroworsteal.com) to your handbag arsenal for a silver dimension to a chic Chanel look.

Trend Watch: Metallic Totes
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Leather Appeal

Prada puts a new spin on their classic leather bag by adding a metallic sheen. ($1,408, bluefly.com)

Trend Watch: Metallic Totes
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Silver Stylista

This roomy silver handbag is perfect for the woman on the go due to its roomy size and adjustable sizing. ($195, madaboutbags.com)

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Pretty Pewter

This pewter croc-print leather tote can easily take you from a day at the office to cocktails with the girls.
Hype Karmen Tote by Hype, $379

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Pleated Pleasure

We love the pleated detailing on this
Valentino Metallic Silver & Black Patent Leather Maison Pin Tucked Tote Bag ($1,081, cooldesignerhandbags.com).

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New Navy

Coach makes a modern update to their
Legacy North-South Tote($858,www.bagbliss.com) by adding metallic shine.

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Gucci Glamour

We always feels glamorous when we carry the regular Gucci tote bag, so we were over the moon to find that there was also a metallic version available. (Gucci Sukey Large Tote Bag, $1,995, ladyfav.com)

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Stripe It Up

It may be tricky to rock a striped pattern when it comes to our clothes, but we have no problem sporting this super trendy striped
Prada Napa Leather Bag ($2,195, pursepage.com).

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Purple Play

It’s easy to look on the bright side with this punky purple metallic bag by Rebecca Minkoff.
Rebecca Minkoff Metallic Purple Leather Mini Morning After Bag, $330, bluefly.com

Trend Watch: Metallic Totes