Every once in a while you’ve got to ignore the visual noise and go back to basics, and electing a simple, elegant bag is never a bad idea. You’re never going to regret investing in something classic. And Carven’s structured frame is as classic as silhouettes come, so much so that it feels almost vintage. Then again, thanks to the hardware-accented piping, it’s got just enough modern edge and ahead-of-the-curve impact. Trust no one will be asking if you inherited the bag from a glamorous older family member.
Carven’s bags have gotten increasingly appealing as they’ve come into their own and developed their identity over the past few years, graduating from the cute, modish, and hatbox-inspired to their Fall ’14 chain-lock-topped tote and now strutting their truly grown-up stuff. Vachetta leather is soft and smooth as can be, and this shoulder bag’s clean lines and easy shape require no thought, especially in lush nude. Carven bag on Moda Operandi for $1,090.
Pair with: Introduce a pop of cobalt color with Opening Ceremony’s ribbed wool skirt, accented with an asymmetrical zipper, for a cool contrast. On NET-A-PORTER for $275.
