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There’s no denying how quickly things come and go in fashion. In just a moment, a micro trendrising style star, or It’s pocket can go viral overnight, only to be considered “passed over” a few months later (it’s a harsh world). But every once in a while, something pops up and manages to avoid the kiss of death, instead becoming immortal as a key element in the minds of fashion houses and celebrities. There are obvious staples (aka leather jacket and denim), and then the things that surprised us, like the return and continued vogue of the rhinestone bag.
While handbag trend always changing every few seasons, we’ve seen rhinestone iterations continue to dominate the runway, red carpet, and every major retailer for a few years. In part, that popularity can be attributed to the collective fanfare around everything Y2K and renewed excitement around getting out after years of struggling with the pandemic, but it’s more than that.
From evening to day, there’s no occasion when fashion and celebs don’t wear this style of bag, proving that the power of this wallet lies in its innate wearability. And to prove it, I’ve pulled out formulas to show how popular this style continues to be, and I’ve picked up the best rhinestone bags at every price point. If you weren’t a fan of this style before, prepare to change your mind.
