COURTESY: Sacai, 31 Phillip Lim, Altuzarra
The best luxury bags aren’t necessarily the ones everyone already recognizes. This fall, we’re looking toward AAPI designers whose accessories offer something a little more unexpected.
Sacai — Pursket Bag
Chitose Abe‘s talent for hybrid design translates particularly well into accessories. The Sacai Pursket plays with the familiar structure of a vintage frame purse, but exaggerated proportions and gathered leather give it a distinctly modern attitude. It’s polished without feeling overly precious—the kind of bag that works just as well against relaxed tailoring as an evening look.
3.1 Phillip Lim — Luna Bag
Inspired by origami, Phillip Lim’s Luna transforms soft leather through carefully placed folds into a sculptural shoulder bag. The shape feels especially right now as luxury moves toward softer, less rigid handbags. For fall, the suede-fringe version adds exactly the kind of texture the season is calling for.
Altuzarra — Origami Bag
Joseph Altuzarra has always understood the appeal of something that feels polished without being overly perfect. The Origami bag captures that balance beautifully, using folded leather construction to create a shape that feels architectural while remaining soft and effortless.
It’s the kind of luxury bag that doesn’t immediately announce where it’s from—and that’s part of the appeal. The sculptural silhouette gives it enough personality to stand on its own, while the understated finish makes it easy to integrate into an existing wardrobe.
Together, these three bags represent a quieter approach to luxury: Sacai’s experimentation, Phillip Lim’s modern ease, and Altuzarra’s refined femininity.
None relies on a monogram to communicate its value. Instead, it’s the shape, material, and construction that make you look twice.
And right now, that might be the most compelling kind of investment.
