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Photos: Bulgari
Small wonders: Invest in a mini carry-all for your gadgets, cards, and such
Photo: Bulgari
Crafted with matte black calf leather and lined in buttery nappa leather, the Serpenti Forever Crossbody bag blends sumptuous textures and functionality with a punk-rock edge thanks to a detachable metal chain. Its snakehead closure, in dark ruthenium-plated brass and red enamel eyes, pays homage to a 1960s Bulgari watch.
Photo: Bottega Veneta
The small Bottega Veneta Rumpled Messenger bag’s design ingenuity lies in a poufy weave of padded leather ribbons. Dubbed “foulard intreccio”, this tactile and voluminous woven pattern mimics the tension-pull of silk fabrics, as opposed to the house’s signature flat weave of thin bands of leather strips.
Designed in 1967 by Hermes’ acclaimed in-house designer Catherine Chaillet as a practical urban bag, the Constance interprets the iconic H motif as an inventive clasp with a concealed spring mechanism built into both sides of the alphabet’s horizontal bar.
The simplicity and niftiness of this Elan model belie the luxuriousness of its Chamkila goatskin construction.
Photo: Cartier
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Cartier Trinity collection, the brand has released a new-grained calfskin mini bag in a clutch-or-carry design with three internal compartments. In addition to the classic Cartier red, it is distinguished by its tri-coloured buckle hardware inspired by the iconic jewellery motif.
The tote that counts: Be it a daily workhorse or a handy extra, totes offer maximum versatility
Photo: Dior
This collapsible, roomy Dior Toujours bag in black Macrocannage crinkled calfskin is designed with two closures, length and width-wise. The top handles are adjustable for use on the shoulder or as a hand-carry. Bonus: a pouch in matching top stitching.
Photo: Salvatore Ferragamo
Effortless chic is intuitively encapsulated in the construction of this oversized, slouchy Ferragamo tote. Large enough for use as an overnight bag, it comes with an adjustable and durable canvas sling that will be much appreciated by frequent jetsetters.
Photo: Ethan K
The latest update to Ethan K’s well-received Breezy Tote is this Mini Breezy Bucket, whose lightweight ostrich leather body makes it ultra-portable yet exotically unique. Perfect for weekend jaunts, the fun-sized carrier is also available in a mixed-material option of wool and ostrich leather.
Photo: Givenchy
This capacious, medium-sized Givenchy Pandora bag in soft-grained deerskin is a crossbody and tote rolled into one. Its extender zip-around closure offers quick and easy access, while its inner and back zip pockets provide added utility and storage.
Photo: Chanel
Upping the ante on nautical glam starts with this casual yet luxurious Chanel 22 backpack. Made in shiny calfskin and bearing the maison’s famous leather-woven chain strap, this model with top handles is easily convertible into a flat tote.
Photo: Balenciaga
Fans of Balenciaga will covet the Le Cagole line, a nod to the edgy Motorcycle City bag from the Noughties. Made with wrinkled arena lambskin, this backpack is lined in cotton canvas and features a top handle with braided leather trim.
Photo: Hermes
With the clever addition of an adjustable strap, the Hermes Bolide bag is now reimagined as a sporty crossbody backpack. This unconventional take, in natural cowhide and woolly webbing, retains all the quintessential elements of the classic design: an unlined interior, handle shapes, and more.
Photo: Yves Saint Laurent
Perfect for the fashion-conscious is this Saint Laurent Rive Gauche sailor duffle in coated canvas, which is durable and versatile enough to accompany one from the office to the gym or beach. A drawstring closure offers easy access, and a removable zip pouch adds extra convenience.
