"This is not a bag, it's a bag-uette": With this sentence, Carrie Bradshaw made the baguette bag the it-piece of her time in the late 90s in the TV series "Sex and the City". The handbag was designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi. Later, of course, they were also available outside of the luxury segment in all imaginable variants. Then she disappeared from the spotlight for a while.

Today, however, the elegant bag is again one of the trends for 2022 - as often happens. We present various models and have styling tips ready to go with them.

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The classic baguette bag is not only a must-have when it comes to the current bag trends. It is actually a classic that belongs in the wardrobe because it is a particularly good accessory for more chic occasions. The classic baguette bag doesn't need any eye-catching details: the shape and good quality of the material are enough to be an eye-catcher. A solid color bag made from high-quality leather that will last is often the best choice. On the one hand, it goes with a casual look, such as jeans and a sweater, to give it a touch of elegance. Or you can combine the bag with an elegant outfit with flowing fabrics if you want it to be more festive.

If you like it particularly inconspicuous and only want to set a discreet highlight, you can also use the baguette bag in mini format. It's certainly not particularly practical - but it's enough for the essentials. And: It also looks good. It doesn't matter whether it's a clutch or really a mini bag: it basically goes with every outfit because it doesn't draw too much attention. If you want to set at least a few accents with the bag, you can use a colored model.

If the baguette bag is to be used specifically as a highlight in an outfit, it can also come across as extravagant: Leather with a crocodile or snake look is suitable, for example - and will be trendy in 2022. But the metallic look is also popular. Bags in bright colors or with eye-catching details, such as a golden chain, can also be great eye-catchers. Either combine the bag into a more muted, mainly monochromatic look to draw attention to the bag. Or they choose a striking outfit into which the bag fits skilfully: The basic tone of the baguette bag should then at best be found somewhere in the clothing, so as not to cause too much visual disturbance.

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