While new bags are released seasonally, brands also like to hone in on a design they want to focus on and reinvigorate as part of a more permanent lineup. The Prada Buckle Bag looks to be receiving this treatment after it was first released for SS24. It continues to be carried over; for Fall 2024, it is given a soft touch and introduced in suede for the first time.
One of Prada’s many feats is its functional carryalls. There is the Galleria, the Re-Edition 1978, and now the Buckle Bag, a highly functional but more soft and inviting design.
Different elements make it fashion-forward and modern, while others draw us back to the brand’s heritage and history. The bag’s duality can be seen in many ways: It is open yet secure, slouchy yet structured, and usable yet fashion-forward. This bag is ideally suited for transitional fall wardrobes while quickly becoming a recurring closet go-to.
In short, the Prada Buckle Bag is my kind of bag.
A Detailed Look
We must start the detailed discussion surrounding the exterior buckle, where the bag receives its name. The buckle detail on the front serves both F categories: function and fashion. You can tighten the bag by the buckle, which will further pull tight the top of the bag, or leave the buckle as is, which leaves an additional strap as the exterior fashion moment.
While the overall aesthetics of the bag matter very much, usability and functionality often seal the deal. We desire a bag that serves a dual purpose: looking good while performing its main job of carrying items. This bag excels in both categories for me.
In a previous feature, we showed the exterior and overall look of the bag, but this time, I want to share more about the interior, which immediately puts this bag into a different category for me, one of more profound love and desire.
While there is a buckle loop that can be closed to keep the top handles together, I like to remove it to allow the bag’s handles to stay open. This leads to the interior, which is where the Buckle Bag shines.
I have often shared my thoughts on the interior of a larger bag needing separation. This bag checks all the boxes. You will find a smooth and supple leather lining and a middle open compartment separator. That means you have three inner areas, equal size in the front and back of the bag, and a slimmer middle compartment.
You will also be met with additional carrying functionality through the clasps that allow for the removable and adjustable leather shoulder strap. These connect on the inside center compartment with the two metal clasps, so they look and feel seamlessly integrated.
In the Buckle bag, Prada proposes a style that feels both sophisticated and approachable
Celebrities Carrying the Prada Buckle Bag
Prada counts many celebrities as fans of the brand, who are seen with its wares and toting its bags. The Buckle Bag has also been given the celebrity treatment and offers us a look at the bag in motion. Seeing the different sizes, materials, and how it is styled and carried gives us more insight into how the bag may work for us.
The Buckle Bag As Seen in the Latest Campaign
The casual and approachable nature of the Prada Buckle Bag is also reflected in the latest ad campaign, which is light-hearted yet fashion-forward. With many standout moments for the bag, we see the brand’s focus on this style as the upcoming season greets us with newness for Fall/Winter 24.
Between the details and seeing the bag in person, I know why Prada has made it a focus. Now, I am back to dreaming about which version will accompany my fall wardrobe.
