This season, the bow fastens itself to the handbag with studied nonchalance, equal parts ingénue charm and quiet luxury. Less overtly feminine than its early-2000s predecessors, the new wave of tie details arrives with a softer kind of confidence, appearing as delicate leather knots, sculptural fastenings and gently gathered silhouettes that feel refined rather than saccharine.

From slouchy everyday carryalls to polished top-handle styles, designers are embracing the bow as a subtle point of distinction, lending classic shapes a sense of ease and personality. The result is a romantic counterpoint to the structured, logo-heavy bags that have dominated recent seasons, proving that fashion’s enduring appetite for softness is far from over.