Bags
Bags
Designer Crossbody Bags: ALAÏA, Louboutin and Chloé Picks
Explore designer crossbody bags for hands-free days, from ALAÏA's Le Coeur leather style to Christian Louboutin's raffia Bettina.
Pre Loved Bag: What to Know Before You Buy
When you buy a pre loved bag, the condition of the hardware and the corners decides most of it. I go through what to check, then the everyday carry and evening bags.
The Polène Bag, From a Paris Studio and the Workshops of Ubrique
A Polène bag is made in Ubrique, Spain, by a Paris label founded in 2016 by three siblings. I sort the shapes one by one, from the Numéro Un to the newer styles, so you can choose your first.
Dressing in Morandi Colors
Morandi colors are dusty blue, sage, stone and taupe, the soft shades of a Giorgio Morandi still life. I would wear them together this fall in knits, skirts, trousers, bags and shoes.
Everyday and Travel Bags: Totes, Crossbodies and Beach Bags
The best everyday travel bag has a strap drop that clears a winter coat and a material that wears well. I sort totes, crossbodies, a beach bag and travel pieces by what actually decides it, with notes on what is worth the money.
Chanel Slouchy Hobo Bag: The Chanel 25 in Caviar, Denim, Tweed
The Chanel slouchy hobo bag is the Chanel 25, which arrived with the Spring 2025 show. I go through it in caviar, denim, tweed and suede, with the slouchier Chanel 22 beside it.
Coach Bags Quietly Became the Leather Goods Everyone Actually Uses
Coach shoulder bags pair glovetanned leather with distinct shapes, from the Tabby and Brooklyn families to smaller styles for everyday carry.
Loro Piana Bag: Extra Pockets, Bale Bags and a Wool House's Quiet Side
A Loro Piana bag starts from a family wool business founded in Piedmont in 1924, and this edit sorts Extra Pockets, Bale bags, totes and shoulder bags, mixing new pieces with pre-owned ones. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check before you buy.
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.
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.
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.
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.