We love a good throwback. While sometimes we wonder to ourselves, “Did we really wear that?” other times, we’d remember that there are some fashion moments that truly define a decade. And, that’s exactly how we feel looking back at the bags from the early 2000s in all their monogrammed, brightly colored, buckle-embellished glory.
Many ladies who lived through the aughts remember needing that heart-decorated Dooney & Bourke or lusting after a Dior Saddle bag. But perhaps even better than the designs are the then-It girls who wore them: Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton, and even Paris Hilton were the ones who really sold them for us. Take a read through the gallery and see all the styles we had to have, most of which are very much back in style.
– Additional reporting by Nikita Charuza
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The Dior Saddle Bag
Thanks to The O.C., Mischa Barton was the ultimate It girl and this was the ultimate It bag.
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Kipling Bags
That circle label was practically a stamp of approval for middle and high school students.
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Balenciaga Motorcycle Bags
Sigh. Back when Nicole Richie was just starting to become the fashion icon she is now.
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Coach Signature Styles
We can’t forget the basics: all those monogrammed bags. Everyone and their mother wore a Coach signature wristlet or baguette bag, including Kyla Pratt from Doctor Dolittle and The Proud Family.
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Louis Vuitton Monograms
And Louis Vuitton. You were a sucker for those LVs, whether they were on a Theda or a Speedy, and all the better if they were mulitcolored.
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And These, Too
Remember the Stephen Sprouse-printed Louis Vuitton? If a Hilton was carrying it, it was totally cool.
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Fendi Everything
Fendi printed totes were chic enough for the Olsens, and Carrie Bradshaw made that fancy baguette option famous.
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Juicy Couture Velour Bags
While the brand has been making a comeback, Juicy Couture was all the rage in the aughts and its customers couldn’t stop shopping all things velour.
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Yves Saint Laurent Muse Bag
Throwing it back to the days when Lindsay Lohan reigned supreme. This wasn’t the only desinger bag she rocked, either.
Dooney & Bourke
Dooney & Bourke Crayon Hearts
The star was also the model for that heart-decorated Dooney & Bourke bag, which was perfect for those just getting into fashion.
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The Chanel Luxury Ligne Bowler
Lindsay also rocked this itty-bitty Chanel, but she wasn’t alone. Mischa Barton, Keira Knightley, and Rachel Bilson each had one too.
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The Chloe Paddington
Georgina Sparks, is that you? Those Gossip Girl stars always got the good stuff.
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The Lady Dior Diana
Any Dior bag with charms was on our must-have list, as was anything that Blair Waldorf wore.
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The Fendi Spy Bag
All we can think is “L, O, L, O, V, E” when we spot this Fendi bag.
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Marc Jacobs Stam
Back in 2006, Jessica Stam was ruling the runway. The girl was so good, Marc Jacobs named this quilted bag after her.
