When dressing for winter, we tend to gravitate towards the usual neutrals, black, grey, navy and camel; but rich, wine-tinged burgundy offers a welcome alternative without being too bold. While a “pop of red” has long been a favoured styling trick, burgundy feels a little more understated and arguably more versatile.

Having emerged as a standout colour trend in recent seasons, its appeal remains for autumn/winter 2026. From cabernet and oxblood to merlot and deep plum, these moodier variations of red bring depth and warmth to a winter wardrobe. If you’re not ready to commit to a full burgundy outfit, consider starting with a handbag. There’s no shortage of new styles to choose from, given several designers explored wine-tinted palettes on the autumn/winter 2026 runways.

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At Chanel, classic codes were reimagined in rich, glossy hues: clutch bags, boxy shoulder styles and quilted icons were dipped in black cherry and garnet and given croc-embossed finishes. Meanwhile, Miu Miu showcased a particularly covetable bowling bag in supple leather, styled with a grey pencil skirt and black knee-high boots.

Miu Miu AW26.

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Balenciaga and Victoria Beckham, meanwhile, opted for structured top-handle bags in the hue, both of which would make perfect work companions. Elsewhere, Dior and Zimmermann presented slouchy styles in signature quilting and woven crosshatch, respectively.

Balenciaga AW26.

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Dior AW26.

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Outside the shows, the street-style set proved just how versatile burgundy bags can be. Some opted to use the shade as a strategic flash of colour: a shoulder bag to cut through a sea of beige trench coats, or a structured top-handle to offset relaxed denim. Others leaned fully into the colour trend and embraced head-to-toe wine-tinted dressing.

Plus, there’s a burgundy bag for every inclination: a slouchy tote for off-duty polish, a structured top-handle for the office, or a sleek clutch for the evening. Below, discover the best burgundy bags to shop now – consider this your cue to raise a glass to fashion’s richest neutral.

The -approved burgundy bags to shop now