How Fashion Creatives Are Wearing The Fall It-Bag

Asia pairs an oversized dark-wash denim jacket over a taupe cardigan and wide-leg black trousers, adding a sheer black tulle layer that peeks out at the hem. She tucks a slouchy stone grey suede tote comfortably under her arm—a piece she loves for its "worn-in, suede look and color." Known for pulling inspiration from NYC street style, late '90s films, and early 2000s TV shows, Asia uses the bag to bring a feminine element to a layered outfit. "It feels effortlessly cool and goes with so much of my wardrobe," she notes, adding that she wears it everywhere from running around the city to a casual night out.

Brooke styles a light blue button-down tied casually at the waist with low-slung, dark grey tailored trousers, finishing the look with neutral pointed-toe heels and a stone grey Aislin boho bag. Describing her style as "feminine, eclectic, and a little understated," she loves mixing vintage finds with polished staples. Instead of over-styling, Brooke relies on the bag’s clean silhouette and rich suede texture to do the work: "I’m always noticing small details and finding ways to reinterpret them with pieces in my own wardrobe," she explains.

Ava pairs a cinched beige jacket with relaxed grey trousers and sleek black leather ballet flats, carrying a pecan brown suede Aislin bag. Heavily influenced by '90s runway shows, old street style, and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s style, Ava looks for pieces that feel timeless but styling that feels "a little more undone and modern." For her, the brown suede tote is the ultimate fall workbag: "It’s one of those bags that makes even a really simple look feel more interesting without trying too hard," she notes.

PJ demonstrates effortless city tailoring, styling a cropped beige utility jacket over light-wash baggy denim and dark loafers, holding a slouchy espresso brown Cala tote. Her styling approach comes straight from people-watching on the streets of Manhattan and flipping through vintage editorials. Preferring classic, effortless silhouettes, PJ relies on the bag as her key accessory of the season, noting that her favorite thing about it is how it "makes even the simplest outfit feel a little more elevated."

Mao brings a fun pop of print to wide-leg denim with a green-and-white striped fitted top, slinging a wine red Cala tote over her shoulder. Her style centers on color, texture, and prints—a bold approach inspired by her Latina heritage and endless walks through Soho. Calling it "the perfect everyday bag while still making a statement," she considers the deep plum shade an absolute essential for fall styling.

Zoe embodies classic off-duty model energy, pairing a double-denim jacket and jeans combo with a cream knit scarf and brown leather boat shoes, carried alongside a rich dark brown Cala tote bag. Describing her aesthetic as "elevated European classic," she draws constant inspiration from vintage Ralph Lauren campaigns and heritage photography. The deep espresso shade and generous proportions make it her go-to daily tote for carrying all her essentials through long autumn days in the city.

Kat pairs an airy white long-sleeve top from Shop Brûlé with Calvin Klein denim shorts, vintage Chanel sunglasses, and dark loafers, cradling a grey suede Cala bag. Her style centers on understated basics—drawing inspiration from '90s magazine spreads and icons like Kate Moss. She uses the suede to add a textural contrast against simple neutrals, adding that as a self-employed creative, its real selling point is that "it holds (almost) 76,401 things comfortably around Manhattan at once."

Molly slings a pecan brown suede hobo tote over a worn-in brown leather jacket, a crisp white tee, and relaxed dark denim. The rich, warm-toned suede brings an sleek textural contrast to the distressed leather jacket, proving that a slouchy suede shoulder bag is the ultimate throw-on-and-go accessory for walking through the park on a crisp autumn afternoon.

Helen pairs a structured grey jacket with relaxed wide-leg trousers and sleek dark footwear, holding a spacious suede Aislin hobo bag. Leaning into high-low mixing, she loves pairing effortless basics like a simple white tee with vintage designer accents and interesting silhouettes. Drawing style inspiration from people-watching on the street and '90s films, Helen relies on the bag's generous proportions to fit her Type A Capricorn mindset: "At any given moment I have at least three cameras, a portable charger, hand sanitizer, and way too many lip products on me, so this bag actually fits my life," she shares, calling it the ideal day tote to style for lunch with the girls.

Ciana styles a beige trench coat over a white tank top and cream wide-leg trousers, pairing the monochromatic outfit with a sleek black Aislin bag featuring gold buckle details. Channeling a mix of Hailey Bieber's relaxed aesthetic and EmRata's edgier style, Ciana relies on the bag's adjustable strap to transition through her day. "If I'm walking around the city for work with my laptop, I love wearing it with the shorter strap," she explains, adding that lengthening it gives a more relaxed feel for lunch or running around town.

Trends cycling through our feeds can feel overwhelming, but investing in a practical, spacious tote that transitions from morning coffee runs to late-night drinks is always worth it. Whether you lean toward textured brown suede or sleek black leather with gold accents, these eight looks prove that a great bag is the easiest way to finish any fall outfit.