Because this season is full of embellishments and bold prints, the best way to make them wearable is to keep the shape simplistic.  This is necessary when it comes to handbags, because a large, geometric handbag would be even more inconvenient if it is covered in oversized gems.  Aside from being adorned, shape is an important component for handbags for functionality purposes.  Clean, sturdy shapes allow for other trends to occur, which is why the basic handbags on the runway will strive this holiday season.  Lanvin supports this trend, as well as Proenza Schouler, Doir and Chloe.

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The weekend bag made an appearance many times during Fashion Week.  Those designers who strayed from the accessory embellishment gained attention in a different way: proportion.  Alexander Wang had rectangular shaped, black doctor bags and Hermés adapted the briefcase look and expanded its scale.