Top 5 Everyday Bags: The Daily Show
Not too big and not too small, structured but not overly so, and neutral enough to go with all your favorite staples: You can count on a daily bag to be practical, but rarely do they inspire excitement. Not these five. More than just an afterthought, these daily bags have great designs and details to spare, so you won’t find yourself making a compromise while following the KISS rule: Keep It Simple and Stylish.
Maiyet Peyton Laser-Cut Leather and Suede Tote: In Love with Lattice
Bold lattice designs usually make me think of 1970s Palm Springs décor, a little tacky and over-the-top. But my new obsession with interior designer Tom Scheerer has me changing my tune.
Stella McCartney Beckett Hobo: Red Means Stop…and Stare
We may have questioned the originality of Stella McCartney’s Beckett bag, but the Beckett hobo? It’s in a league all its own! This comes down to the Brit designer’s incomparable use of faux leather. A great hobo is hard to find. A vegan one? Even harder.
Tod’s Horse Grand and Alo Striped Shoppers: Off to the Races
Emphasis on the word “off.” Simply put, Tod’s has gone off the rails for me. What was once a classic brand that offered me timeless investments (take this python beauty back from 2011, for example) appears to have run off and joined the circus. Or the horse show.
Paula Cademartori Faye Leather, Suede, and Calf-Hair Handbag: Catch Her If You Can
Paula Cademartori is a name you need to know. Since debuting her brand in September 2010, the up-and-coming designer has won accolades among the fashion elite, dazzling us with distinctive, personality-driven styles. Now her Faye handbag gives even more reason you should keep an eye out for her.