Suede bags are the season’s power move

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Abiya Manzoor

Fashion and Features Editor
Rija Mujahid trailblazing the suede season

Suede isn’t just a material anymore, it’s a statement, and this fall it’s the accessory that speaks volumes without ever raising its voice. With its velvety texture and muted matte finish, suede bags feel like autumn personified: warm, tactile, and impossibly chic. They slip seamlessly into a seasonal wardrobe filled with knits, tweeds, and tailored coats, adding depth where shine would feel too much.

On the global stage, heritage houses are leaning into suede’s harvest appeal. Chloé’s caramel hobos, Saint Laurent’s tassel-trimmed shoulder bags, and Loewe’s sculptural pouches nod to the season’s earthy palette of cinnamon, moss, and plum. Even Prada, Bottega Veneta and Alaïa are revisiting suede for its understated luxury, proof that in 2025, texture takes precedence over logos. Our favorite however is The Row, soft margaux 15 bag in suede, it’s functional, chic and sleek.

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The Row
Alaïa

Closer to home, local designers are catching on with just as much flair. Sapphire’s brown shoulder bag is equal amounts of grace and spunk combined and we’re thinking yes, yes, YES! This clutch by WARP is reimagining your everyday carry in jewel-toned minis and patchworked goodness combining suede and snakeskin texture. It’s fashion democratized accessible, stylish, and perfectly in tune with autumn’s mood.

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Sapphire
WARP

Suede thrives in contrast: pair it with glossy boots, polished metal jewelry, or even leather jackets to achieve that coveted high-low balance. Whether you lean toward a soft hobo in moss green or a structured shoulder in caramel, suede is the quiet flex of fall. It grounds your look, whispers luxury, and makes even denim feel intentional. As the leaves crunch underfoot, one thing is clear, this season, suede leads.