Optimism and excitement are finally in the air as we start to wrap our heads around a much-anticipated reopening. Now that we finally are beginning to see our social calendars fill

up, our closets are duly back in action and are in need of a slight upgrade. For way too long, our beloved clothes and accessories have been hibernating but they are finally ready to make their big 2021 debut.

As you begin to plan outfits for a night out (or dare I hint at vacation attire?), there's one important detail you should certainly not forget and that is a new handbag. If you're anything like me, you've been carrying the same purse for well over a year, and the idea of having more than just the passenger's side of my car see said bag got me more excited than ever to begin my handbag shopping endeavor. 

Instead of browsing where I always do for a little sartorial newness, I decided to do a deep dive into the rising handbag brands our editors are championing right now. These emerging contemporary brands are ones we have high hopes for and are predicting that you'll be seeing them all over the place in no time. Featuring an array of both trend-forward and classic aesthetics, it is with great excitement that I present the seven rising handbag brands we're keeping our eyes on now.