Soft-Touch: The Bag Caresses Autumn

For Autumn/Winter 2025–26, soft-touch handbags emerge as a must: leathers that sink beneath your fingers, deconstructed silhouettes and shapes that adapt to the body like comfortable gloves. From Tod’s to Toteme, from Louis Vuitton to The Row, bags take on a warm, informal soul while remaining sophisticated. Whether an oversized suede leather tote or a homely slouchy hobo, the sensation is always the same: relaxation and elegance can coexist without losing anything. Tod’s and Toteme presented XXL versions made of suede or soft leather, while The Row relaunched the N/s Park tote as a symbol of understatement and quality without rigidity. The autumn palette leans towards warm tones: dove grey, dark brown, mocha and sage green. Surfaces also shine discreetly: veiled leather, natural suede or soft nylon. Some brands like Gabriela Hearst and Khaite opt for the total suede , while Loewe and Bottega Veneta offer squishy leather clutches, moulding perfectly to the hand.