Designers already know what bag you'll be carrying in fall 2025, so you better get it sorted

Just a few years ago, plastic bags seemed like a "fashion faux pas." Today, they're the biggest trend and the new It-bag of the 2025/2026 season. Transparent bags combine childhood nostalgia with Generation Z aesthetics, and that's precisely why they're taking the fashion world by storm.

We love throwbacks. Especially in fashion, where everything that once caused consternation returns gloriously after a few years. Remember the euphoria surrounding ultra-short men's shorts ? Or wedge sneakers (yes, those are making a comeback too)? Well, this time, history has unearthed an even more surprising accessory: plastic, transparent handbags . And no, we're not talking about a shopper full of tiramisu for Instagram reels. This time, the action is 100% serious – transparent handbags are becoming the hottest accessory for the 2025/2026 season.

Transparent accessories are nothing new. Although in the '90s they were primarily associated with children's backpacks, the true revolution came with luxury fashion . The breakthrough moment was Chanel's spring/summer 2018 show , which showcased the Coco Splash line, featuring transparent bags from shoppers to mini flap bags . Saint Laurent , Prada , and Staud quickly joined the trend. Remember? Shirley stadium bag model?

After a few seasons of silence, the trend has returned . Transparent handbags appeared at Copenhagen Fashion Week , Haute Couture Week , and the Louis Vuitton Menswear SS26 show in Paris .

This is a clear signal – plastic it-bags are no longer an eccentric accessory, but a serious fashion statement.

STAUD, Shirley bag, transparent bag / STAUD, product photo

Let's be honest, we're curious . That's why " What's in my bag? " videos are breaking popularity records on YouTube and TikTok. Kylie Jenner's 2020 clip already has over 14 million views, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down.

A handbag is something intimate. It's a microcosm of its owner . Inside, you'll find a wallet , a favorite lipstick , and a crumpled coffee shop receipt. Each item tells a story, and the transparent bag reveals that story.

This transparent bag perfectly fits the Gen Z aesthetic, which combines childhood nostalgia with the transition to adulthood. It's a bit like jelly shoes or colorful hair ties – it evokes memories, is sweet, but still holds all your essentials.

In addition, everyone will be able to find out who the user really is and... what they have. In 2025, be sure to put Labubu and Rhode lip gloss in a transparent bag next to your phone.

If you dream of a transparent Chanel , while getting a new one is almost impossible, you can easily find your favorite style and shade on popular pre-owned platforms .

And while a clear bag might seem a bit of a stretch, one look at the prices, which range from 12,000 to 25,000 PLN, and you'll instantly change your mind. A more affordable option? STAUD still offers the clear Shirley for just over 1,500 PLN.