2023 bag trends are shaping up to be total dopamine dressing, and I'm here for it. Based on New York Fashion Week's runways and street style, times are a-changing when it comes to what's hot and what's not in purses and bags.  To all you DIY-ers and eclectic fashionistas who have been dreaming of making a hair dryer into a baguette bag, the time is nye. Here are the best bag trends for 2023.

Big Totes

"The bigger the tote, the better the bag,"according to Ryan Kleman, the Director of Buying, Non-Apparel at Moda Operandi. "Maxi proportions are reigning supreme when it comes to making a statement. The idea here is to look like you are carrying everything and the kitchen sink."These bags can hold everything, including your laptop, sunglasses, water bottle, shoes, hopes, and dreams.

For many working women in metropolitan areas, you don't choose the crazy bag lady life; the crazy bag lady life chooses you. At last, you can forgo using four different bags and invest in one bag large enough to fit all your essentials. Totes were heavily featured in a lengthy list of hot-ticket shows like Sandy Liang, Coach, Proenza Schouler, Collina Estrada, Luar, Ulla Johnson, and even Brandon Maxwell, where models used huge hobo bags as clutches. Gym shoes, work laptop, breastmilk pump, leftovers for lunch—throw it in the bag! The more the merrier.

Novelty Bags

Whether they're functional features like buckles or pockets, or simply there for aesthetics, bags with hardware are on the rise.

Top Handles

Indeed, this timeless silhouette never truly fades out of style. Still, though, we saw this type of bag more than crossbody bags, satchels, or regular shoulder bags this season. LaQuan Smith leaned into briefcase renditions, while Luar and Coach stuck with the classic shape.

Hard Shell

Acne Studios, Chanel, and Simone Rocha featured vintage-inspired, hard-shell bags and clutches on the runway, making this trend a certified must-have. This trend is also Moda Operandi-approved. "Structured silhouettes make hand-held clutches feel new again,"Kleman said. "For those times when you don't need much, a clutch will take you to every occasion and more.”