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Is there a place for handbags in men's closets? Loewe and these A-list celebrities seem to think so

Loewe has just unveiled its spring-summer 2023 men's campaign shot by David Sims. With portrait-like and still-life compositions, the campaign references the works of British painter William Nicholson and American photographer George Platt Lynes, all crafted with the masterful direction of Loewe’s creative director Jonathan Anderson. A few of the standout images from the campaign are Loewe ambassadors Josh O´Connor and Stéphane Bak posing with Loewe handbags.

This begs the question: Are designer handbags going to be a staple in menswear this year?

See also: Menswear trends to look forward to this 2023, according to designers

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Above Loewe's SS23 men's campaign
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Above Loewe's SS23 men's campaign

Surely, our society has progressed to a point where accessories have become more acceptable and accessible to an entire spectrum of expressions and identities. The point is, however, to keep it stylish and cool. A handful of male A-listers and front-row style icons have already copped this trend, and it is only a matter of time until everyone else jumps ship.

Check below to see how celebrities and fashionistas rocked the handbag: 

BTS' Taehyung (V)

One of the biggest headlines last year was when BTS got their first-ever Grammy nominations. All eyes were on the Kpop group as they stepped into the Incheon International Airport on their way aboard their flight to Las Vegas for the awards show. Taehyung looked dashing in a suit partnered with a brown leather handbag styled with a two-toned scarf. The bag is part of the BTS collaboration with Mute Boston.

See also: 7 Times BTS’ J-Hope Wowed Us With His Fashion Choices
 

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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 04: Jaden Smith wears a gold and black tweed with embroidered sequined scarf from Louis Vuitton, a gold and black tweed with embroidered sequined crossbody / belted long scarf, a black and burgundy embroidered yoke sleeveless / cropped top from Louis Vuitton, a brown LV monogram print pattern in coated canvas handbag from Louis Vuitton, navy blue denim large pants, a gold Love bracelet from Louis Vuitton, colored bracelets, white leather and pale gray sneakers from New Balance , outs
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 04: Jaden Smith wears a gold and black tweed with embroidered sequined scarf from Louis Vuitton, a gold and black tweed with embroidered sequined crossbody / belted long scarf, a black and burgundy embroidered yoke sleeveless / cropped top from Louis Vuitton, a brown LV monogram print pattern in coated canvas handbag from Louis Vuitton, navy blue denim large pants, a gold Love bracelet from Louis Vuitton, colored bracelets, white leather and pale gray sneakers from New Balance , outs

Jaden Smith wowed with his ensemble for the Louis Vuitton SS23 show at Paris Fashion Week. The rapper wore a show-stopping cropped top accessorized with gold and black tweed, an embroidered sequined scarf, and a brown LV monogram print pattern in coated canvas handbag.

See also: Virgil Abloh’s Legacy: Tatler’s Top 5 Looks at the Louis Vuitton Men’s Pre-Spring ’23

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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 18: Zico attends the Fendi Fashion Show during Milan Men's Fashion Week on June 18, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Fendi)
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 18: Zico attends the Fendi Fashion Show during Milan Men's Fashion Week on June 18, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Fendi)

Zico sported a black handbag with his red and black look for the Fendi fashion show during Milan men's Fashion Week. A lesson on sleekness, the Korean star oozes cool as he donned a plaid jacket in a matching shirt and burgundy mid-length trousers.

See also: Fendi Names Korean Rapper Zico as Its New Brand Ambassador

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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 04: Cody Fern wears a pale gray blazer jacket, pale gray suit pants, a black shiny leather embossed LV monogram pattern handbag from Louis Vuitton, black shiny leather open toe-cap / loafers from Louis Vuitton, outside Louis Vuitton, during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023, on October 04, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 04: Cody Fern wears a pale gray blazer jacket, pale gray suit pants, a black shiny leather embossed LV monogram pattern handbag from Louis Vuitton, black shiny leather open toe-cap / loafers from Louis Vuitton, outside Louis Vuitton, during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023, on October 04, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

One of the leading names in terms of exciting men's style is Cody Fern. And he did not disappoint as he brazenly chose to go shirtless under a Louis Vuitton suit while carrying a  black shiny leather embossed LV monogram pattern handbag for Paris Fashion Week's womenswear spring-summer 2023.

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