Bags
Bags
Slouch Stud
Studded and slouchy shoulder bags in black, brown and silver, with a nod to 2010s indie sleaze. It is for anyone who wants a bag that looks lived in from day one.
Luxury Staples
Designer bags and shoes chosen to be worn for years, from Chloé and Prada to Christian Louboutin and The Row. For anyone building a small wardrobe of pieces that last.
Bag Charms And Collectible Keychains
Bag charms and collectible keychains for stacking, Jane Birkin style. It is for anyone whose bag needs a little more personality.
The Travel Edit For You
A travel edit of hard shell carry-ons, weekenders, totes and pouches for anyone who packs for a long weekend or a long flight. Pick one big case, one soft bag and a few pouches to keep it all sorted.
The Crescent Lock Bag: Polished Shoulder Shapes for Fall
This edit gathers crescent hobos, horsebit-hardware shoulder bags, half-moons and suede minis with polished closures and relaxed curves. I would check the clasp and strap first, then the suede or leather under your palm.
Balenciaga City Bag: The Biker Bag Story, From Le City Medium to Mini
A first-person guide to the Balenciaga City bag, from the fall/winter 2001 runway to the Le City relaunch. It covers the top-handle, hobo, tote, moto, bucket, mini, nano and clutch styles and how to choose one.
Duffle Bag: From a Belgian Wool Town to Your Weekend Away
This duffle bag edit covers leather, nylon, canvas, designer and gym bags, all sized for a weekend or a workout. I sort them by trip length and say which one I would carry for a weekend away.
Silver Clutch: The Minaudière Story, From a Cigarette Case to Chain Mail
A divine selection of silver clutches acorss leather, crystal, box, pouch and chain mail styles for evening. I started with the minaudière story because every one of them traces back to it.
Pierre Laborde Bags: Quiet Shapes From Other Makers
Pierre Laborde bags are handmade in Harlem and new ones sit behind a waiting list, so this edit opens with the few I found secondhand. After that come alternatives from other makers, sorted by shape and carry.
Chloé Paddington Bag: The Padlock That Went From Heavy to Lighter
This Chloé Paddington bag found in the new grained leather, suede, small and mini bags, and pre-owned 2000s originals. I would start with the black one and a good coat.
The Gucci Crossbody Bag for Women, From Mini Marmonts to Small Lunettas
A Gucci crossbody bag for women is mostly a question of size and shape, so this edit sorts the mini crossbodies, camera bags and messengers, the small and medium crossbodies, and the small shoulder bags for dressier nights. It is written for anyone choosing a first one.
Delvaux Bags: The 1958 Buckle That Became a Logo
Delvaux bags start with a mirrored D buckle from the 1958 Brussels World Fair. This edit covers Brillant, Pin and Tempête, the minis, and a few pre-owned finds, with a tip for choosing between them.
The Curved-Flap Bag: Crescent Shapes, Canvas and Charms
This edit gathers curved-flap shoulder bags, half-moon shapes, denim and canvas styles, embroidered totes and bag charms. I picked the pieces for rounded silhouettes, tactile materials and hardware that catches the light.
The Packable Nylon Tote: Foldable Shapes, Leather Trim and Crossbodies
This edit gathers nylon and canvas totes, minis, packable bags and crossbodies with leather trim and slim handles. I picked them by the details I would check first: the handles, the stitching and the fold.
The Soft Sculptural Bag: Knots, Panels, Raffia and Slouch
This edit gathers knotted drawstring clutches, angular panel bags, raffia baskets, soft shoulder bags and leather charms. I picked the details that make these shapes work, from clean seams to handles that hold their form.
The Nylon Bag Edit: Compact Shoulder Bags, Totes and Backpacks
This edit gathers compact nylon shoulder bags, backpacks, totes, top-handle bags and crossbodies. I focused on lightweight structure, useful pockets and leather trim that makes nylon feel considered.
Tory Burch Miller Mini Crossbody Bag for Women: Small Bags, Real Days
A first-person look at the Tory Burch Miller mini crossbody bag women keep reaching for, plus the other Tory Burch crossbody and small shoulder bags that do the same job. It covers strap length, size, quilting and the slightly roomier shoulder styles.
Coach Purse: A Tabby, a Turnlock and the Bags Worth Carrying Daily
A Coach purse guide that starts with the brand's baseball glove leather and Bonnie Cashin's turnlock, then walks through Tabby bags, shoulder bags and hobos, and the totes and satchels. I pick out how each shape actually carries.
Louis Vuitton Handbags, From Monogram Classics to Minis
Louis Vuitton bags are easiest to choose once you know the shapes, so this edit groups them by style, from the Neverfull and OnTheGo totes to the Speedy, Alma, Noe, Capucines and Twist. It ends with the hobos, pochettes, Petite Malle, Vernis and the archive shapes that resale keeps alive.
Miu Miu Bag: How to Choose Between Hobos, Top Handles and Minis
A Miu Miu bag guide that walks through shoulder bags and hobos, top handles and bowling bags, totes and buckets, and the small pouches, minis and clutches. I look at the brand's story, the matelassé Wander and Arcadie, and how each shape wears.
Shoulder Bag: Hobos, Baguettes and Leather Styles I Would Carry Daily
A guide to the shoulder bag in three groups: slouchy hobos, baguettes and small bags, and structured leather styles. I cover how each one hangs, what it holds and what I would wear it with.
Chanel 25 Mini: The Little Hobo That Followed Chanel's 2025 Debut
The Chanel 25 mini is the small hobo with a chain drawstring, and this edit covers pre-owned minis, small and medium bags in black, color and denim. I would start with black and check the chain and corners before anything else.
Two Nights Out of Town
The weekend away has quietly become its own dressing category. Remote work untethered the trip from the calendar, so the two-night bag now has to cover a train, a dinner and a muddy walk without a costume change. This edit sorts that problem by what you actually reach for, category by category.
Suede Handbags for Fall, Four Shapes
Suede is the fall bag fabric, soft to the touch and richer in colour than smooth leather. These picks cover four shapes: slouchy totes, structured top handles, evening clutches and shoulder bags. Chocolate brown and sandy beige are the colours to look for, though there are brighter options too.