The 15 Best Patent Leather Purses to Carry You Into Spring

For those looking for a subtle entry into the patent trend, try this semi-patent bag from By Far. Classic in style and color, but just a little subversive.

Dimensions: Height: 17 cm; width 24 cm

Materials: Cowhide leather

Just because patent leather is a more dom-culture trend doesn’t mean you can’t combine it with the coquette aesthetic. Try this mini patent bag from Miu Miu for a cute way to have it both ways.

Dimensions: Height: 15.5 cm; width: 17 cm

Materials: Leather

Colors: White, black, red

Both patent and baguette, get two trends in one with this sleek Courrèges bag.

Dimensions: Height: 3.93 inches; width: 10.23 inches

Materials: Patent Calf Leather 100%

Coachtopia’s patent Ergo bags, made with at least 50 percent recycled leather scraps, have become ultra-popular since the brand segment’s launch in April of last year. And the chic olive green colorway with attached bows makes the style even more exciting!

Dimensions: Height: 12 inches; width: 9.75 inches

Materials: Patent Coachtopia leather

Colors: Green, black

Wear it as a clutch or as a slouchy purse, this Staud bag makes patent casual with its organic shape and cool vibe.

Materials: 100% Cow Leather

Just like patent, the micro bag trend isn’t going anywhere, so make a splash with this bold red accent bag.

Dimensions: Height: 7.1 inches x width: 6.7 inches x depth: 2.2 inches

Materials: Patent faux leather (polyurethane), polyester, and viscose

Saint Laurent does patent leather like no other, and this sleek top-handle bag is the perfect way to make this trend ultra-sophisticated.

Dimensions: Height: 10.5 inches; width: 9 inches; depth: 1 inch (Interior capacity: extra-small)

Materials: Leather

For the chicest patent, look no further than the Dries van Noten top-handle bag in mauve. Make no mistake, this is not your grandmother’s handbag.

Dimensions: Height: 7.3 inches; width: 9 inches; depth: 4.3 inches

Materials: Leather

For those in need of a little more real estate when it comes to bags, consider Proenza Schouler’s patent leather tote in black or white.

Dimensions: Height: 15 inches; width: 15.7 inches; depth: 4.3 inches

Materials: Leather

Colors: Black, white

This Frances Valentine round-handle patent purse is the perfect accessory to tote around this spring and summer. Its flat shape can fit your essentials and that’s it, but that’s really all you need in the summer!

Dimensions: Height: 8.6 inches; width: 12.5 inches; depth: 0.5 inches

Materials: Leather

Colors: Pink, orange, black

Puffy yet patent, this Jil Sander baguette is all things trendy, yet chic. The knot details on the handles add even more excitement to what from a distance might look like a regular black bag, but for the wearer is a pillow of style.

Dimensions: Height: 5.3 inches; width: 11.6 inches; depth: 4.5 inches

Materials: Leather

If you wish you could combine Bottega Veneta’s signature woven style with patent leather, you’re in luck (and a really specific wisher). Even better? It comes in the perfect color for summer.

Dimensions: Height: 12.5 inches; width: 6.5 inches; depth: 5 inches

Materials: Brushed intrecciato calfskin with lambskin lining and gold-tone hardware

You can’t go wrong with a classic black shoulder bag, and this one from Stand Studio will go with any look.

Dimensions: Height: 5 inches; width: 11 inches; depth: 2.5 inches

Materials: 100% lambskin

Need a mirror? Use this chrome patent leather bag from Giarite! We’re kidding, but this might be as close to a purse-compact combo as we’re ever going to get.

Dimensions: Height: 23 cm; width: 25 cm; depth: 8 cm

Materials: High-quality recycled PU leather, silver hardware

Last but not least, this heart-shaped Simon Miller bag is quirky and cute, punky and pretty. Why not wear your heart on your sleeve (or shoulder)?

Dimensions: Height: 7 inches; width: 8 inches; depth: 4.5 inches

Materials: 70% acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, 30% polycarbonate