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Alexa and Elsa Just Wore Winter's Next Designer It Bag, And In the Season's Breakthrough Colour Trend

By Swedan Margen

Alexa and Elsa Just Wore Winter's Next Designer It Bag, And In the Season's Breakthrough Colour Trend

I spend my days digitally digging through runway shots, scouring new-in sections, and dissecting the ebb and flow of trends with renewed enthusiasm every morning. So at this point, I feel fairly confident in saying that I can spot an emerging It bag a mile away. Since its debut on the autumn/winter 2025 runways, I’ve had a strong hunch that the Prada Dada bag (£2150) would become something special.

Now that it’s officially hit the market, my instincts seem to be paying off. Both Alexa Chung and Elsa Hosk have been spotted carrying the slouchy, belted design.

With its soft, dumpling-like shape and cinched belt detail running through the centre, the Dada feels at once relaxed and refined, the kind of tote that feels apt for everyday use, but can also hold up against the most formal parts of your wardrobe.

Elsa Hosk takes a mirror selfie wearing the Prada Dada bag in grey with a butter yellow jacket and trousers.

Both taking theirs out for a test drive, I couldn't help but notice that the two fashion mavens skipped over the beige, sand and black iterations of the new designer bag, both selecting a sleek slate grey style instead.

This tonal choice feels particularly on point. Slate grey is shaping up to be winter’s breakout neutral—soft enough to lighten a cold-weather wardrobe, yet grounded enough to maintain sophistication. It brings a certain freshness that black can’t match, adding dimension to a deep winter look, without detracting from it.

Alexa Chung takes a mirror selfie wearing the Prada Dada bag in grey with a grey blazer and white jeans.

Inspired by the silhouette you can count on seeing everywhere very soon, below, discover the Prada Dada bag in all its forms, plus my edit of the best grey bags to shop now.

Shop the Prada Dada Bag:

Prada Dada Small Nappa Leather Bag

Prada

Dada Small Nappa Leather Bag

Be quick—I can't see this staying in stock for long.

Prada Dada Small Nappa Leather Bag

Prada

Dada Small Nappa Leather Bag

This light ivory shade is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.

Prada Dada Small Nappa Leather Bag

Prada

Dada Small Nappa Leather Bag

Add a subtle wash of colour to your winter rotation.

Prada Dada Small Nappa Leather Bag

Prada

Dada Small Nappa Leather Bag

The slouchy silhouette makes this perfect for daily styling.

Prada Dada Small Nappa Leather Bag

Prada

Dada Small Nappa Leather Bag

The belted bag trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

Shop Grey Bags:

Leather Mini City Bag

Zara

Leather Mini City Bag

Style this in your clutches or attached the long strap and wear it as a cross-body.

Asymmetric Shopper

While I love this in the slate grey, it also comes in a warm shade of brown.

Midi New York Leather-Trimmed Suede Tote

DeMellier

Midi New York Leather-Trimmed Suede Tote

I don't know a fashion person who isn't obsessed with DeMellier's chic bags.

Leather Bowling Bag

& Other Stories

Leather Bowling Bag

This neat leather bowling bag is the perfect size for carrying around your daily essentials.

Beatrice Shoulder Bag

Reformation

Beatrice Shoulder Bag

This also comes in chestnut, black and olive.

Flattered Lisa Suede Bowler Bag, Stone Grey

Flattered

Lisa Suede Bowler Bag

The suede bag trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

Extra-Large Leather Tote Bag

& Other Stories

Extra-Large Leather Tote Bag

A slouchy leather tote is always a good idea.

Numéro Neuf Mini - Textured Stone

Polène

Numéro Neuf Mini

Polène's structured bags are a fashion person's favourites.

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