2009 Fall Handbag Colors. Top handbag colors to follow for fall 2009. Arm candy this fall is all about metallic sheens, which includes colors of golds, bronze, and silvers. Other hues in the spotlight for this fall are greys, blues, browns and riched colored bags ranging from shades of reds, greens, purples, and pinks which were all favored on the runway among designers. Black of course is always a popular color for the fall season but this season in particular since many styles have a rocker chic vibe that calls for black tones.