Fall 2009 Handbag Trends. The hottest looks and trends for fall handbag season 2009. Fall is always a great time to get a new handbag, since many designers come out with the best styles for the fall season. This year it's all about Embellished arm candy with stud styles being the hottest embellishment around. Embellished styles can include anything from fringes, chain styles, sequins, or rocks. All of which represent the rocker vibe style which is the main focus as far as fashion is concerned for this fall. Other styles that are popular include animal prints of snake skins, croc, and metallic sheens. The season silhouettes takes on satchels, big clutches, hobo, and totes. Look below for some key styles to follow.