Discover the 2024 handbag trend: the crescent bag
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As our handbags will gain volume this spring, we are opting for a more minimalist and chic format at the end of winter 2024. Let’s discover our selection of half-moon bags to adopt day and night!
The half-moon bag: the hit bag to have on hand!
Before diving back into the XXL madness in leather goods and personalizing our bags with charms like Jane Birkin, let’s enjoy the smaller models a little longer.
Also known as a half-moon bag in English, or hobo, the half-moon bag seems to confirm its place as an essential this season. Worn on the shoulder, arm, or hand, depending on the models, this piece charms with its rounded and feminine silhouette.
This cut, which is a classic in leather goods, has even left its mark on more urban and streetwear styles. Like the fanny pack, which has experienced a nameless renaissance in recent years. It has left our waist to now be worn as a handbag, thus adopting the half-moon cut.
The strength of the half-moon bag is its ability to easily adapt to various styles, while adding a touch of originality and playing on a retro aesthetic. This chameleon piece can thus be paired with an elegant evening outfit, an Old Money style, or even a colorful everyday look. The choice of material, its flexibility, and craftsmanship will notably influence the image that the bag will project.
Our selection of half-moon bags on Modalova
If the half-moon bag has caught your eye, we have prepared a selection of models with varied silhouettes to please all styles!
The asymmetrical hobo version from The Row or Ekme
Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Zoë Kravitz, Emily Ratajkowski… All have adopted in recent months the elegant half-moon bag from the Olsen sisters’ brand, The Row. A bit retro in its asymmetrical shape and absolutely feminine in its curves, this model particularly appeals because of its Quiet Luxury spirit. It has quickly established itself as the shoulder bag to have, and inspired other brands with the originality of its lines.
The half-moon bag with a baguette spirit silhouette
Here is the perfect model if your heart sways between the half-moon bag and the baguette bag. Here, we discover fine lines and a refined cut. It is worn on the shoulder, close to the body, like a delicate jewel. For a touch of color, let yourself be seduced by the shade that is set to mark 2024: blue.
A graphical and rounded half moon bag
To play even more with shapes, choose a model that is all about roundness. Almost hiding once worn on the shoulder, this handbag brings a touch of controlled originality to your outfit. Smooth leather, quilted, or monogrammed print… It’s up to you to choose the one that will harmonize with your style.
A half moon bag with material effects
For several months now, material effects seem to be turning heads in leather goods. Recently, it was the Spanish house Loewe that made an impression with its Squeeze bag model. This piece, made of soft leather, reveals a retro silhouette, with a pleated material finish. This vintage aesthetic is at the heart of current trends, as we have seen recently with the Eclectic Grandpa Core style.
In addition to playing with the material, we think of the piece with a new vision of volume. The vintage spirit is notably making its way into half-moon bags with a cargo feel, featuring added pockets on the front. The color red remains one of the key shades of the moment and looks stunning on a half-moon bag.
A half moon bag with a sportswear spirit
The half-moon bag also lends itself to a more streetwear or sportswear style. Especially through pieces made of fabrics or featuring more urban straps.
A half moon bag full of character
If you want to make your handbag the standout piece of your outfit, the half-moon bag is perfect for that. To achieve this, look for pieces whose design incorporates touches of originality.
Once tested, the half-moon bag is quickly adopted and never leaves our arm!
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