Why The Prada Buckle Belt Bag is the Underrated Designer Buy Everyone is Wearing Now Leave a comment

Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu, Gucci, Fendi, when it comes to finding designer bags that get our pulses racing, we have no shortage of options. The phrase “It bag” is used so casually that it is often applied to any style that celebs are spotted carrying, but the truth is, there are only a handful of designers whose legacy includes eternally stylish handbags that never date, and one of the very best to do it is Prada.

Even at a distance you can spot the subtle triangular Prada logo and know that the wearer is “someone in the know”. Even in the post-quiet luxury age of pared-back minimalism, those with an eagle eye will know a Prada bag from the silhouette alone, making them one of the most sought after brands when it comes to investment purchases. Whether you fell for summer’s crochet shopper, the 90s nylon shoulder bag, or are a sucker for the unbeatably sleek Cleo, the chances are, there’s a Prada bag stored in your memory somewhere, and the latest style to hold my attention is a generously proportioned bucket bag that celebs and influencers alike are wearing on repeat this season.

The belted Buckle bag isn’t the latest handbag from Prada, in fact it first debuted on the runway in September 2024, but it has been quietly gaining a cult following behind the scenes while most people have been distracted by the newer Carry and Route totes. So what makes the Buckle quite so good? In my opinion, it meets all the requirements of the ideal everyday bag. Spacious (especially in the large), durable (it’s 100% calfskin leather), and of course, it looks good while doing it. In fact it was Prada that lead the belted bag charge where so many others then followed.

After collecting so many beautiful (but impractical) mini bags, the Prada Buckle is the first bigger bag I’ve added to my wish list, and should the regular bucket still not be big enough, did I mention it also comes as a top handle tote too? Curious about the bag that is still selling out two years after it was first shown? Keep scrolling to see how to wear the Prada Buckle and to shop the style yourself.

Style Notes: Elsa Hosk is known for having one of the most enviable designer bag collections on Instagram, so if you spot a handbag in her rotation, you know its one to watch. Styling her Buckle bag to preppy perfection, this jumper + shirt + mini skirt combination is an easy look to recreate this spring until the weather gets warmer.

Style Notes: The only thing Marianne Smyth knows better than good denim is roomy, everyday bags with a little extra polish. From her profile I’ve picked up a Little Liffner tote and a Dragon Diffusion basket, but it’s her recent purchase of the Prada Buckle that made it to my Saved folder. Sure, it looks good with heels and smart tailoring, but it’s just as cool with a baggy shirt and casual jeans for the weekend.