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2025 Fashion Trend: The Comeback of Dior Saddle, Celine Luggage, and Five Iconic It Bags
TREND / 2025-08-19
“Fashion always comes full circle. What you laughed at yesterday as ‘too flashy,’ tomorrow becomes an untouchable classic.”
Those It Bags that once ruled the streets in the 2000s—sold out everywhere and chased by every It Girl—are now making a major comeback. Their resale prices are soaring, luxury houses are reviving them on runways, and the designs once dismissed as “over the top” are suddenly rebranded as the very essence of Y2K aesthetics.
This nostalgic wave isn’t only tugging at the heartstrings of millennials; Gen Z is also obsessed. For them, these bags represent a retro attitude with a rebellious twist, perfectly aligned with their love of mixing and clashing styles.
So, which five legendary “comeback kings” are defining 2025? Let’s dive in—
Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag: The DNA of Rebellious Cool
When people think of Balenciaga today, they often picture its “destroyed chic.” But rewind to 2001, and Balenciaga was rewriting handbag history with the Motorcycle Bag.
At first, Nicolas Ghesquière’s soft, slouchy design was considered too casual for luxury standards and almost rejected by the brand’s higher-ups. Then Kate Moss and Nicole Richie carried it—and overnight, it went from an underdog to a street-style icon.
In 2025, the Motorcycle Bag is back on the runway. With its tassel zippers, supple leather, and rock ‘n’ roll vibe, it now resonates with Gen Z as the ultimate cool-girl badge. What was once “Kate Moss’s rebellious youth” has become today’s new-gen attitude statement.
Chloé Paddington: Who Wants to Carry a Dumbbell?
If you’re a millennial, you’ll never forget the frenzy of 2005, when everyone was desperate to score the Chloé Paddington. Designed by then–creative director Phoebe Philo (yes, the same visionary who later defined minimalism at Celine), this bag became famous for one thing: its oversized lock.
The lock was ridiculously heavy—but that didn’t stop Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton from turning it into a must-have. Soon, women everywhere were practically weightlifting with their handbags. The Paddington became the very symbol of mid-2000s extravagance.
Fast forward to 2025: Chloé reintroduces a lighter version. The signature lock remains, but the weight no longer breaks your shoulder. It’s less about function, more about nostalgia—a relic of our youth dressed in modern practicality.
Celine Luggage Tote: Humor Hidden in Minimalism
Launched in 2010 under Phoebe Philo, the Celine Luggage Tote was designed as a sleek, minimalist handbag. But fans noticed something unexpected: the zipper and curves on the front looked like a face—earning it the playful nickname “the face bag”.
Despite the jokes, it became a power-woman essential, spotted on Leighton Meester and Miranda Kerr. Practical, structured, yet memorable—it defined a decade of quiet luxury.
In 2025, the Luggage Tote is making a comeback, fueled by Philo fans and the return of understated opulence. It’s not just a Celine classic—it’s proof that minimalism can have a sense of humor.
Dior Saddle Bag: From Carrie to Gen Z
Dior’s Saddle Bag, created in 1999 by John Galliano, took inspiration from equestrian curves and featured bold “CD” hardware.
Its real breakthrough? Sex and the City. When Carrie Bradshaw carried it through New York, the Saddle instantly became a must-own icon.
Though Dior revived it a few years ago, the Saddle is hotter than ever in 2025. On TikTok and in resale markets, it’s hailed as a Y2K essential—bridging the gap between millennial nostalgia and Gen Z fashion rebellion.
Fendi Baguette: The Original It Bag
Finally, we can’t forget the Fendi Baguette, born in 1997. Dubbed “the first It Bag,” it was immortalized in Sex and the City when Carrie famously declared: “It’s not a bag, it’s a Baguette.”
Its small rectangular shape, designed to tuck under the arm like a French loaf, embodied effortless chic. Throughout the 2000s, it was everywhere—from red carpets to street style.
In 2025, the Baguette continues to thrive. From sequins to embroidery to luxe leather, Fendi keeps reinventing it. Trends may fade, but the Baguette proves that true icons never leave.
