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Shop Rebecca Minkoff’s Stadium-Ready Bags
If you’re best acquainted with designer Rebecca Minkoff by way of the handbag that jumpstarted her business — the Morning After Bag, to be precise — it’s time for a reintroduction. This week, Minkoff’s eponymous brand treated devoted, fashion- and sports-obsessed fans to a slew of new purse styles that will make you the most stylish person on the bleachers.
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Called “Stadium Approved,” the Amazon-exclusive drop in honor of the brand’s 20th anniversary features the M.A.B. Clear Crossbody Bag in a classic black and the fall-ready Caramello, as well as the Darren Clear Sling Bag in the same shades, and the on-the-nose Basketball Crossbody Bag with an uncanny resemblance to a standard-regulation basketball. Not only are these carryalls chic in their own right (one look at each one’s trendy, silver-tone embellishments confirms this fact), but they won’t be seized by security next time you find yourself at an NBA game.
“As we celebrate 20 years of the brand, we wanted this moment to feel powerful, accessible, and rooted in where women are going, physically and culturally,” Minkoff says in a press release. “Women’s sports are having a major moment, and the way we dress for it matters. We designed pieces that don’t compromise: fashion-first, function built-in, easy to shop, and even easier to wear.”
The M.A.B Crossbody, an extension of Minkoff’s cult-favorite hero line, has a clear window that will not only breezily pass bag inspections but grant you easy access to your go-to tube of lip gloss, smartphone, hand sanitizer, loose cash, and other courtside essentials. And while typical festival and stadium bags have a reputation for being drab or tacky in the aesthetics department, this couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to Minkoff’s take. Everything here — from the shining, detachable chain to the high-quality PU leather trim to the fancy-looking, gilded baubles bedecking it — exudes sophistication and an It-girl kind of cool, which means you’ll be able to transition the crossbody from the game to the city streets without a second thought (racking up multiple compliments while you’re at it).
More interested in a silhouette that can go around your waste for even more seamless hauling? Look no further than the aforementioned Rebecca Minkoff Darren Sling. Also boasting a durable PVC body, it distinguishes itself from the M.A.B through that trending-right-now crescent profile: a handbag style frequently sighted in the hands of A-listers like Sydney Sweeney and Hailey Bieber. This bag’s half-moon appeal is augmented by its surprising spaciousness; indeed, you’ll find that you can store your sunnies inside, alongside game-day must-grabs like your hair clip, spare deodorant, perfume mini, portable charger, and Tide pen for those accidental, hotdog-powered stains.
But the star of the show in Minkoff’s latest five-bag collection is undoubtedly the Basketball Crossbody. In line with 2025’s playful accessories trend, the re-release is one of the designer’s most inventive offerings to date: benefitting from a 100-percent genuine leather composition, a vibrant orange colorway, and the option of wearing it either across your body or as a fun-loving clutch. The bag is ready to pair with all your sartorial choices this fall — be it a jersey-and-baggy jeans combo, a miniskirt worn with a preppy button-up, or the athleisure you don’t want to crawl out of each day.
Based on the fact that many fashion labels have been releasing their own athletic collaborations like clockwork in the past year (think On x Loewe, Coco Gauff’s partnership with Miu Miu, and Venus Williams’ Khaite-fueled kit for the US Open), the Rebecca Minkoff “Stadium Approved” capsule couldn’t have arrived at a better time. The best part: It’s shoppable on Amazon, meaning you can get the new bags with free shipping and all the Prime member perks.
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Rebecca Minkoff Basketball Crossbody Bag
Price upon publish date of this article: $348
Rebecca Minkoff Darren Clear Sling Bag in Black Trim
Price upon publish date of this article: $128
Rebecca Minkoff Darren Clear Sling Bag in Caramello Trim
Price upon publish date of this article: $128
Rebecca Minkoff M.A.B. Clear Crossbody Bag in Black Trim
Price upon publish date of this article: $148
Rebecca Minkoff M.A.B. Clear Crossbody Bag in Caramello Trim
Price upon publish date of this article: $148
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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on buzzy handbag releases.