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Bags
Fendi Baguette Bag: Which One to Carry Under Your Arm
A guide to the Fendi baguette bag, from the classic Baguette 26424 in canvas, leather, denim and calf hair to the Baguette Soft and Mamma Baguette, plus the minis, wallets on chain and clutches, and close to fifty secondhand Baguettes. I sort them by shape and by how you would actually carry them.
The Diesel Bag
Y2K Hardware Playing It Straight
The Vivienne Westwood Bag Wears Its Politics On The Clasp
A vivienne westwood bag is carrying an orb, and the orb is doing a lot of work. Frame totes, heart-shaped minis, structured handbags and small crossbodies. It is one of the very few accessory logos with an actual political argument behind it.
Fall Outfits with Hammitt Bags
Fall outfits with Hammitt bags start with one good bag and layered neutrals, like the Ivy Weekender in wine or the Elle Work Carry in black. I match each bag with cozy knits.
Goyard Tote: A Pre-Owned Guide to Saint Louis, Artois, Villette and Anjou
A guide to the Goyard tote in pre-owned form, from the Saint Louis to the Artois, Villette, Anjou and Belharra. It covers the house's story, the Goyardine canvas and how each shape carries.
Goyard Backpack: The Signed Canvas Behind the Alpin and the Saint Leger
Edmond Goyard signed his canvas in 1892, and the Alpin Mini and Saint Leger backpacks still carry that mark. Check the corners first on any pre-owned piece, including the rarer Cisalpin and Janson shapes.
The Strathberry Bag Is Scottish Restraint With A Metal Bar
Strathberry built its identity around a slim metal bar closure rather than a printed logo, carrying that signature across totes, crossbodies and the more decorative Mosaic line. A hardware-first identifier has aged better than the logo-driven decade that preceded it, which is part of why the house keeps showing up now. This edit moves from the Kite Midi tote down through the Nano and Mosaic sizes, comparing leather against suede for everyday use.
The Balmain Bag Wears Its Hardware Like Jewellery
Balmain bags put hardware at the center, from bold B-Buzz details to quieter leather totes where topstitching supplies the decoration.
Charles & Keith: The Singapore Shoe Shop That Learned to Listen
Charles & Keith began as a Singapore shoe shop and grew from its founders’ customer-led designs into a wardrobe of bags and shoes. I would start with the shoulder bags, then choose a heel, flat, or boot around the day ahead.
Lady Dior Bag: Minis, Mediums and Large Shapes With Their Own Stories
This Lady Dior bag edit follows pre-owned minis, medium shapes and larger totes, from beaded silk and shearling to patent and canvas. I point out the details I would look at first, from the corners to the strap.
Tory Burch Outlet: Bags, Loafers and Little Leather Goods Worth a Close Look
The Tory Burch outlet line is full of bags, shoes, wallets and jewelry, and this edit sorts them by what to check in the materials, hardware, lining and stitching. I say what I would pick up first and what I would turn over in the fitting room.
The Marc Jacobs Tote
A Structural Rethink
The Marc Jacobs Tote Bag Pink Edit
The Marc Jacobs tote pink options are Ribbon Pink, Hot Pink and Petal Pink, with the name embossed rather than printed. I go through the small and medium sizes, then the shoulder bags and crossbodies.
DeMellier London Names Its Bags After Places You Want To Be
DeMellier names each bag after a city, and the naming is not decorative since every city corresponds to a specific silhouette the brand keeps year after year. That consistency means you can shop the range by shape rather than by season. This edit moves from the structured New York and Hudson pieces to the softer Siena and Stockholm shapes.
Why Everyone Suddenly Owns a Demellier Bag
DeMellier is a London handbag label known for rounded top handles, soft structure and no visible branding. I go through the Vancouver Clutch, the Stockholm Shoulder, two crossbodies and the suede totes.
Saint Laurent: The Paris House Founded in 1961
Saint Laurent is the Paris house Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé opened on December 4, 1961. I go through the accessories and shoes worth a look.
Michael Kors Outlet: Bags, Wallets and Watches Worth a Closer Look at the Stitching
The Michael Kors outlet line is easy to love and easy to rush, so this edit sorts the bags, small leather goods, watches, shoes and jewelry by what to inspect. I say when I would reach for each piece and what to check in the lining, hardware and stitching.
Tote Or Cross Body Commuting
For commuting, a tote gives you room, while a crossbody keeps both hands free. The better choice depends on what you carry and how often you need to reach it. A tote works when a laptop, notebook and
Métier Bags: The Logo-Free Leather London Quietly Carries
Métier bags are the logo-free Italian-made leather and suede totes, shoulder bags and clutches from a London label founded in 2017. I picked the shapes I would reach for this fall, plus a few quiet cousins from other makers.
Secondhand Gucci Marmont, Ophidia And Soho Bags
Gucci runs three handbag lines side by side, and the secondhand market prices them by material, not by prestige.
Gucci Tote Bag: Ophidia, Jackie, Bamboo and the Secondhand Classics
A Gucci tote bag is the most practical way into the house, and this edit sorts sixty of them by line. Ophidia, Emblem and Giglio come first, then the GG canvas shoppers, then Jackie, Horsebit, Bamboo and Diana, then the GG Marmont and older shapes. Almost half are secondhand, which is where the Sukey, Joy and Soho totes live now.
Jacquemus Bag Guide: Minis, Clutches and Shoulder Styles
A Jacquemus bag is instantly recognizable for its playful proportions and clean lines. This edit sorts the Jacquemus bag by style, from tiny minis to clutches and shoulder bags. Find the shape that fits your day.
Balenciaga Rodeo Bag: A Beverly Hills Name With Close Neighbors
The Balenciaga Rodeo bag leads this edit, with its sizes followed by nearby Balenciaga shapes and Le City carryalls. I sort the family by scale, material and what I would actually take along.
Trader Joe's Inspired Tote Bags: Canvas, Contrast Handles and a 1944 Ice Carrier
These Trader Joe's inspired tote bags run from mini canvas shoppers to insulated grocery bags and big boat-style carryalls. I say which tote bag I would reach for on which errand and what to check before you carry it home.