It’s winter. We know this. We have moved through denial and into acceptance. But we are tired of clouds and dark neutral fabrics. We want sunshine, and color for the sake of color. We need a handbag that doesn’t pout, one that announces our arrival with glee. So, we bring you bags in the spectrum of the rainbow, which brighten your winter wardrobe and bring a promise that spring is in the wings.

At first blush:

Prada’s pink nylon bow clutch ($636, was $795, above) at Bluefly.

Jimmy Choo’s fuschia pleated satin Cent bag ($796, was $995, left) at Bluefly.

Cherry picking:

Valentino in dressy red leather for Neiman Marcus ($995, above).

Miu Miu’s crinkle patent shoulder bag ($1,295, right) at Net-a-Porter.

Dreamsicles:

Kate Spade, stopping traffic with Union Square orange ($325, below left) at Nordstrom.

MZ Wallace’s comfy, generous Olivia bag ($345, below right) at Piperlime. 

Make lemonade:

Cole Haan with a sunny double-buckle clutch ($230, was $425, below) at Bluefly.

Fendi embosses the logo on a yellow nappa bag ($796, was $995, above) at Bluefly.

Sprouts:

An amazingly fresh chartreuse Choo foldover clutch ($995, above left) at Net-a-Porter.

Marc Jacobs locks down a spring green hobo ($428, above right) at Nordstrom.

Green means go:

It’s McQueen in green, and we couldn’t be more keen. ($2,160, above) at Net-a-Porter.

Jessica Simpson headlines in olive crocodile ($99, left) at Piperlime.

Ocean waves:

Prada’s aqua bowler gives you enough space for a weekend ($1,448, was $1,810, below) at Bluefly.

Blue skies:

Bottega Veneta goes royal in their woven messenger ($1,600, below left) at Neiman-Marcus.

Tory Burch tucks color and style into a little ribbed clutch ($335, below right) at Nordstrom.

Purple daze:

Chloe’s quilted and zippered violet leather bag is a classic ($1,780, below) at Net-a-Porter.

And once again, Prada shows us how it’s done, this time in anemone ($1,350, below) at Neiman Marcus.