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SS26 handbags trend toward sculptural shapes—geometric clutches, circular totes, and asymmetrical mini bags. While visually arresting, their usability is debated. Successful models balance art with utility: enough room for essentials, ergonomic handles, and durable materials. The art-fashion tension enhances desirability, positioning bags as wearable sculptures. For luxury houses, functionality must not be abandoned, as resale and repeat purchases hinge on practicality. Marketing should emphasize duality: bags as both design objects and lifestyle companions.