Supple Suede Bags That Will Work With Literally Everything Already Hanging in Your Closet

There's a chill in the air. European vacation selfies have given way to apple orchard selfies. It's time to break out the plaids, the knee-high boots, the camel coats. It's time to change up your arm candy.

A great suede bag is to fall what a woven basket bag is to summer — basically a requirement. It embodies the season's aesthetic. While, yes, a kind of leather, suede is a material unto itself. It's timeless, polished, weighty, versatile, richly toned, easy to style. It's ideal for layering. It complements any other fall fabric especially well, be it a chunky cashmere knit or a cinched wool blazer. It makes any oversized bag look less "morning commute" and more "model off duty." It's luxurious, quiet or not. And it's trending.

Bottega Veneta, Khaite, The Row, Jacquemus, Celine — all the accessory heavy hitters, plus dozens more labels, are doubling down on their suede bag offerings for fall. Whether you're into neutral chocolatey browns or eye-catching acid greens, slouchy boho shoulder bags or neat hardware-trimmed purses, there's a range of colors and silhouettes to suit every taste.

Unfortunately, suede can pose a bit of a care problem, which is why we enthusiastically suggest you purchase a preventative waterproofing spray to go with your new bag. This one by French brand Saphir comes expert-recommended and, as an added bonus, works just as well on other seasonal suede favorites, such as UGG booties or Boston Suede Birkenstocks.

Scroll down for the best suede bags to buy this fall and keep forever.

Aesther Ekme Demi Lune Suede Shoulder Bag, $534 at Matches Fashion

UGG x Telfar Small Shearling Shopper Tote, $190 at Moda Operandi

Madewell The Essential Mini Bucket Tote in Chocolate Raisin, $138 at Madewell

Zara Suede Tote Bag, $149 at Zara

Reformation Medium Vittoria Tote Bag in Ecru Suede, $498 at Reformation

Clare V. Le Petit Box Tote in Camel Suede, $345 at Clare V.

Banana Republic Vida Bag in Camel Suede, $380 at Banana Republic

By Far Cush Suede Shoulder Bag, $490 at LuisaViaRoma

Staud Valerie Suede Shoulder Bag, $350 at Matches Fashion

Proenza Schouler White Label Chrystie Suede Shoulder Bag, $495 at Farfetch

Khaite The Mini Lotus Drawstring Bag in Midnight Suede, $1,250 at Khaite

Chloe Marcie Leather-Trimmed Suede Shoulder Bag, $1,350 at Net-a-Porter

Mansur Gavriel Candy Maxi Hobo in Suede Caramel, $895 at Mansur Gavriel

Cult Gaia Ansel Suede Tote Bag, $368 at Farfetch

Rag & Bone Belize Clutch Suede Tote Bag, $387 at Farfetch

Guidi Zip-Fastening Suede Belt Bag, $541 at Farfetch

Free People Roma Suede Tote Bag in Saffron, $98 at Free People

Hereu Calella Suede Leather Shoulder Bag, $540 at LuisaViaRoma

Isabel Marant Vigo Medium Suede Shoulder Bag, $1,095 at Matches Fashion

J.Crew Berkeley Bucket Bag in Leather and Suede in Navy Black, $198 at J.Crew

Mango Leather Shopper Bag in Black, $99.99 at Mango

Rouje Big Bag Large Green Suede Bag, $470 at Rouje

Marsèll 4 in Orizzontale Bag in T. Moro, $1,985 at La Garçonne

The Attico Suede Bucket Bag, $942 at Farfetch

Anine Bing Taupe Grace Bag, $450 at SSENSE

Reformation Medium Rosetta Shoulder Bag in Dark Taupe, $398 at Reformation

Advene The Age Bag in Moss, $630 at Advene

The Row 90's Leather Shoulder Bag, $1,220 at MyTheresa

Staud Bead-Handle Suede Bag, $252 at Farfetch

Manu Atelier Cylinder Suede Shoulder Bag, $503 at Farfetch

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