Satchel bags may once have conjured images of unfashionable school bags emblazoned with crests, or businessmen sprinting out of Canary Wharf station, briefcases swinging. But for autumn 2025, they are shedding their dated image and stepping confidently onto the fashion frontlines with a stylish new status.

The accessory is traditionally distinguished by its double-strap, front-flap closure and versatile crossbody design. Unlike a traditional briefcase, the satchel features soft, unstructured sides for a more relaxed silhouette. However, the bag has been largely absent from the style set over the past decade, remaining a hallmark of the 2010s. Its renaissance was sparked by a vintage Coach Metropolitan satchel casually draped over Anne Hathaway's arm in photos from the filming of The De

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