Why Celebrities Are Loco About The Valentino Garavani Locò Bag

The versatile bag proves to be an essential accessory for these stylish stars

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley with the Valentino Garavani Locò bag in Toile Iconographe (Photo: Instagram / @rosiehw)

What do Beyoncé, Anne Hathaway and Dua Lipa all have in common? Aside from their star power and enviable style, all three celebrities can attest to the versatility of the Valentino Garavani Locò bag.

The luxury bag, which was introduced in 2022, takes its name from the word “locomotive”, and is made for women on the move. In the vein of other “East-West” bags that are currently trending, the Locò bag has an elongated design that offers just enough room for all your essentials. Aside from its standout detail—the VLogo Signature clip closure on its façade—the bag boasts a sleek and minimalist design that makes it easy to style.

We haven’t even gotten to the best part: The bag can also be transformed for different occasions. It features a detachable handle, which turns the shoulder bag into a clutch. You can imagine the styling possibilities that the bag offers to those with busy schedules. You can take the accessory from day to night; from work presentations to lunch meetings; or from a romantic dinner date to drinks at the new bar in town.

The Valentino Garavani Locò bag (Photo: Valentino) — The Valentino Garavani Locò bag has become a go-to accessory for celebrities (Photo: Valentino)

It’s no wonder that the bag has caught on with celebrities. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is a fan; she’s been seen sporting it on the streets of London and Paris, as well as taking it with her to star-studded cocktail parties. Aside from owning classic styles of the bag in black and white leather, the model also made room in her chic, minimalist wardrobe for the monogram version.

Beyoncé flaunted an even bolder design in one of her Instagram posts. Her bag came in fuchsia and was covered in rhinestone crystals, matching her glittering pink dress. Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley, too, sported a sparkling design at her birthday party this year.

Valentino Garavani Locò shoulder bag in pleated nappa leather Fall 2024 collection — Valentino Garavani Locò shoulder bag in pleated nappa leather

Valentino Garavani Locò small shoulder bag in metallic nappa leather Fall 2024 collection — Valentino Garavani Locò small shoulder bag in metallic nappa leather

For Valentino’s Fall 2024 collection, the Locò bag has been reimagined into equally striking styles as those mentioned above. On top of smooth nappa leather, the bag is now offered in a pleated leather style that will jazz up your everyday outfits. For something glitzy, the bag also comes in metallic gold leather, and adorned with Swarovski crystals. You can now shop the Valentino Garavani Locò bag at valentino.com.

Below, take a closer look at the many ways that celebrities have worn the versatile accessory.