Festival Ready: SECONDSENSE Guide to Coachella Bags

Ideally, you want a bag that can totally make your outfit and keep all your essentials (phone, lip gloss, portable charger) on hand while you dance the weekend away. At SECONDSENSE, we’re all about secondhand luxury that stands out, and here are a few bag trends that we’d bring to the desert this year.

Fringe is In

First up: fringe is back. Think swinging leather fringe on crossbodies or suede minis that move with you. It’s giving boho-chic, but in a way that feels fresh and elevated. Pair your fringe with denim cutoffs or a sheer flowy set, and you’ve nailed that effortlessly cool festival vibe. We’re loving vintage fringe bags from Saint Laurent and Isabel Marant popping up on the resale market—total gems.

Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Shoulder Bag

• Listing Price: $745

• Market Comparison: Market rate.

Vintage Vibes

Sustainability is always in style. And that’s why it’s great to shop secondhand. Festival-going is all about showing off your unique taste, and what better way than to show up with a classic, covetable vintage piece? We love OG Prada nylon bags and backpacks—fun and functional.  

Prada Vela Backpack

• Listing Price: $545

• Market Comparison: 16.1% below market value

Micro Bags Take the Main Stage

We’re expecting to see a ton of micro bags this year—proving that you don’t need a big bag to make a big statement. Brands like Jacquemus, Fendi, and Dior have amazing minis that add a pop of color and fun shape to your look without weighing you down. Our tip: clip one onto a belt loop or layer it with a crossbody for a hands-free, fashion-forward moment.

Jacquemus Le Chiquito Bag

• Listing Price: $375

• Market Comparison: 16.7% below market value

Disco Inspired

And if you’re going for a bit of glam (because why not?), metallics are a must. A shiny gold or silver mini bag catches the sunlight just right and adds that perfect pop to any outfit. We’ve seen some killer metallic options from Chloe and Paco Rabanne here on SECONDSENSE lately—they sell fast, though, so keep an eye out. Bonus points if you can find something that shows off your style and holds your sunscreen.

Versace Chainmail Mini Bag

• Listing Price: $1,775

• Market Comparison: Market rate.