Want to start a trend? Enlist none other than Bella Hadid. In a fashion ecosystem where trends have become more democratized on social media, the model has the rare, bygone power to stir up intrigue just by stepping outside the house. Look at her ongoing cowgirl flair, her summer obsession with the Coach Brooklyn bag, or her commitment to geek chic glasses. Now, Hadid is making a bid for the next It-bag.
Today in New York, the model spiced up a simple errands outfit with her eye-catching accessories. Hadid wore a white tank top underneath a matching cardigan with high-waisted bootcut blue jeans. A Texas girl through and through, it’s no surprise that she added some rodeo-friendly touches, like an oversized leather belt with triangular cutouts and cowboy boots.
But it was Hadid’s bag that caught our eye. Over her shoulder, she carried a brown suede tote bag riddled with silver rivets and metallic studs. The purse, courtesy of Alessandro Michele’s pre-fall 2025 collection for Valentino, appeals to Hadid’s Western sensibilities, as well as the ongoing boho revival. (The model has dabbled in mixing Westernwear and boho chic in the past, so it comes as no surprise that this bag would appeal.)
But now begs the question: Is the coveted Bella Hadid endorsement enough to shoot the Valentino Nellcôte tote into the fashion stratosphere? Only time will tell.
