When you think of anit-bag, what’s the first style to come to mind? Is it a Prada Cleo Handbag? Or how about a Bottega Veneta Jodie hobo bag? Historically speaking, when it comes to handbags that attain cult status, they’ve always been from traditional luxury houses until Telfar came along. You’ve most likely encountered a Telfar bag at some point in your life—maybe it was while galivanting throughBushwick, scrolling through Instagram, or even reading some of our guides aroundBlack-owned handbag brandsto shop. But no matter how familiar you are with Telfar, it goes without saying that this brand has revolutionized how we view luxury handbags. And the hype is very much worth it. But if you’re not familiar with how this brandgained popularityor just wondering which are the best Telfar handbags to buy, you’ll want to keep reading as we’ve done a little deep-dive on the brand. Whether you’re aiming to add more bags to your collection or want to understand why this brand is so beloved, we’ve got you covered.
While Telfar has gained notoriety in the past few years for its handbags that sell out in seconds, the brand is more than that. The namesake label was founded by the Liberian-American designer Telfar Clemmens in 2005. Apart of what has led to the rise in popularity of this Black-owned brand is Clemmens's approach to design; which is all about making fashion accessible for all. That ethos is embodied through androgynous apparel and affordable accessories. Considering how famous this brand is now, it may come as a surprise that it took some time for Telfar to become cemented into the cultural zeitgeist. The iconic shopper tote that Telfar is known for wasn’t even released until the designer’s Fall/Winter 2014 show (nine years after the brand’s founding.) And even after the release of the now-viral tote, it took three years for the designer to receive the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s top prize in 2017.
From there, Telfar’s handbags began to bubble up as a favorite among the fashion set and were dubbed the “Bushwick Birkin” by makeup artist Xya Rachel. Still, Telfar didn’t get the full love it rightfully deserved despite its popularity among the fashion set until 2020. After calls to support Black-Owned businesses in the wake of George Floyd Protests, the brand began to blow up. Telfar’s shopping totes then became visible everywhere—from being featured on The Wendy Williams Show to being spotted on celebrities like Beyoncé and Oprah, you couldn’t ignore this new it-bag. But rather than letting the hype die down, Clemmens has kept the brand more relevant than ever through cunning business moves like launching its bag security program with Klarna to pre-order the totes in every size and color. Along with establishing collaborations with Ugg, Moncler, the Liberian Olympic team, and its first-ever blind pre-order with Eastpak.
Basically, Telfar has stayed out here booked and busy, but what makes this brand worth buying into goes beyond the buzz. Clemmens’s continued dedication to building the brand over 17 years in an industry that's hard for any designer to make it (much less a designer that identifies as LGBQT+ and Black) is what makes securing one of these bags all the more special.
Keep scrolling to see the 7 best Telfar bags to shop right now...
Not to sound like a broken record, but Telfar’s handbags are a crowd-pleaser because of its minimalist design with punchy colors. You can get everything from chocolate brown and olive green to cerulean and lavender—but one of the current best hues is orange. I know Elle Wood’s would disapprove, but considering that orange hues have been poppin’ off on the runway, this bag is worth investing in right now.While this style is currently sold out on Telfar’s site, you can sign up for notifications for when the style will drop again. Pro tip: style this with neutrals to make it stand out. She’s perfect for a trip to the tropics. When Telfar announced its metallic versions of the iconic tote, the internet lost it—frankly, I get it. Metallics are a neutral in my books, and there’s no better version of this bag to invest in than the gold one (though you also can find it in silver, bronze, and copper).While this style is currently sold out on Telfar’s site, you can sign up for notifications for when the style will drop again.It’s a need, not a want for me.I’ll be living my life like it’s golden once I have this bag. Another beloved Telfar bag among the fashion set is its true red tote. While the brand has released this iconic shape in over 33 shades, while scrolling through social media, I couldn’t help but notice how many people love this bag. Considering that red also dominated SS22 runways, this is one of the best shades to splurge on for the season.While this style is currently sold out on Telfar’s site, you can sign up for notifications for when the style will drop again.I’d pair this with a black and white suit to give off Cruella Deville vibes. Nothing I love more than a brightly-hued mini bag. What could make Telfar’s iconic shopper tote even better? If it’s bubblegum pink, obviously. I have yet to speak to anyone in the fashion set who isn’t obsessed with this bag and considering how popular this hue continues to be, this is a must-shop without a doubt. While this style is currently sold out on Telfar’s site, you can sign up for notifications for when the style will drop again.She’s perfect for everyday use.I’m obsessed with the miniature version of this bag. Not going to lie; when I missed out on buying Telfar’s first collaboration tote with UGG, I felt like drop-kicking myself. Those lucky enough to get their hands on the full-shearling or shearling-lined versions of this tote in any size are indeed God’s favorites.While this style is currently sold out on Telfar’s site, you can sign up for notifications for when the style will drop again.She’s worth every penny.Tell me this is not the cutest tote you’ve ever seen? A quick scroll through Instagram, and you’ll see the second most beloved Telfar bag is the cream shopping tote. Can you blame the hype? She’s far too delicious to pass up.While this style is currently sold out on Telfar’s site, you can sign up for notifications for when the style will drop again.Yeah, you’ll want to secure this before it’s gone.Don’t judge, but I want to live in this bag.Last but certainly, not least, the shopping tote color that’s most beloved by the fashion set is the tried-and-true hue: black. I own the small version of this tote, but I can tell you no matter what size you get it in or how you style it, this bag is the full embodiment of what Telfar is all about: it’s for everyone.While this style is currently sold out on Telfar’s site, you can sign up for notifications for when the style will drop again.This is the perfect workbag.You won’t want to travel without this bag.
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