From statement pieces to effortlessly casual designs, Lifestyle Asia rounds up five East-West bags that embody the rising fashion trend.
East-West bags are the newest trend that you should hop onto. It is a purse designed in a horizontal orientation—so rather than focusing on the height, it centers around the length. Furthermore, this brand new trend is style and purpose combined—since it gives its wearers a little more room for their everyday essentials.
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To help you choose what East-West bag to get, Lifestyle Asia curated five bags that perfectly capture the trend. These designer handbags are nothing short of style and function.
Trend Starter
When Alaïa released the Le Teckel bag early last year, the East-West bag trend started to pick up. The Le Teckel is quintessential Alaïa—the unique design combined with superb craftsmanship and luxe materials makes the bag live up to the brand’s reputation. Moreover, the Le Teckel bag is compact yet spacious—giving you room to fit your daily essentials.


The Le Teckel medium in goatskin / Photo via Alaïa’s website
Rare Iteration
Everyone who plays the Hermès bag game knows that being offered a Hermès Kelly Cut Clutch is a rare and special moment. The elongated silhouette of the clutch matched with the renowned Kelly details creates a chic day-to-night bag. Furthermore, being seen carrying one is the ultimate statement that you are a fashion icon in your own right.


A Hermès Kelly Cut Clutch in gold hardware and swift leather / Photo via SacLab’s website
Elegant Take
The Dior D-Joy is one of the first East-Weat bags to hit the market. The whole design of the D-Joy is making the classic Lady Dior bag more compact and elongated at the same time. The bag exudes elegance and sophistication while at the same time being a versatile piece that can be styled with casual or formal clothes.


Dior D-Joy in Black Cannage Lambskin / Photo via Dior’s website
Expert Craftsmanship
Bottega Veneta’s bread and butter is their excellent craftsmanship and butter leather. For their interpretation of the trend, they came up with the East-West Andiamo bag. It is a top-handle leather tote crafted with supple Intrecciato Nappa leather, and it also features the same details as the normal Andiamo bag, including the crossbody strap and signature knot. The bag is perfect for everyday use since it is spacious enough to carry your things around and is a subtle yet chic component of your outfit.


East-West Andiamo in white / Photo via Bottega Veneta’s website
Fresh Interpretation
Jil Sander is a brand that takes pride in their minimal yet precise approach to fashion. Their Rollup bag is no different from what they are known for. The bag takes on a trompe-l’œil approach to the East-West bag trend.


Rollup Small in calf leather / Photo via Jil Sander’s website
The whimsical design resembles a rolled-up paper bag, making it the perfect casual accessory to match any outfit.
Banner photo by MJ Calayan via the brand’s websites.