Tasteful Dressers in London and Paris Are Now Carrying This Classy and Understated Bag Style

If you've found yourself in or looking to any of the fashion capitals over the past few weeks, then you might have noticed a particular bag trend in the clutches of some of the city's best dressed. The style set's new travel companion, the bowling bag is the autumn trend that fashion people are reaching for day-in and day-out.

Originally crafted to carry bowling balls, the bowling bag design feature a top handle and a capacious silhouette, and recently fashion brands have been serving up chic iterations of the style that can house your daily belongings comfortably.

Ideal for frequent wearing, the bowling bag buoys between smart and causal, offering a wearable silhouette that can see you through so many occasions. A large iteration such as The Row's Margaux 17 is a favourite amongst editors who often use the bag in place of a suitcase or weekender for any overnight stints. Smaller sizes can comfortably house a laptop for trips to the office, and micro styles stand in as an elegant alternative to a clutch for evening events.

The further in to autumn we move, the more and more I'm seeing this bag silhouette crop up around me. A style staple in the early 2000s, 2024's versions features sleeker and more minimal designs in a rich range of hues.

Now that the weather has dipped and we're obliged to haul around a layer or two, the big bag offers ample room for squeezing in an extra knit.

Catering to the growing demand, brands including Reformation, Mango, and M&S with all host versions of the trend, with sizes ranging from obnoxiously large, to smaller, evening-ready styles.

Perhaps it's the continued exposure to the nostalgic trend, or maybe it's the smart silhouette that's piquing my affection, but this understated bag is officially on my autumn wish list.

Freshly inspired to shop the style myself, read on to discover my edit of the best bowling bags to shop for autumn 2024.

SHOP THE BOWLING BAG TREND:

Marks & Spencer

Faux Leather Briefcase Bag

£40

This also comes in black

Reformation

Oversized Patrizia Bag

£598

The brown suede bag trend is taking off this autumn.

The Row

Margaux 15 Air Buckled Textured-Leather Tote

£4070

Ask any fashion person and they'll tell you that this covetable bag is at the top of their wish list.

The Row

Margaux 17 Buckled Suede Tote

£4630

The chocolate brown suede gives this such an elevated energy.

Coc

Studio Bowling Bag

£225

This practical pouch is a fashion person's favourite.

H&M

Shoulder Bag

£55£46

Shop this whilst it's on sale.

Mango

Double-Handle Bowling Bag

£50

This includes a detachable strap so you can wear it as a crossbody, if you prefer.

Khaite

Pierre Leather Weekend Bag

£3890

Use this in lieu of a suitcase for weekend trips.

By Anthropologie

Woven Bowler Bag

£68

The woven detailing adds an elevated edge.

Nothing Written

Brown Classic Mini Golf Bag

£210

This mushroom brown shade is so ealy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.

Charles & Keith

Sianna Bowling Bag

£79

This also comes in three other shades.

Monki

Bowling Bag

£35

This is the perfect size for your daily essentials.

Metier

Perriand City Medium Braided Leather-Trimmed Suede Tote

£2750

This also comes in a camel shade.

Khaite

Maeve Weekender Large Suede Tote

£3710

I always come back to Khaite for their elevated basics.