Always ladylike, but with a touch of whimsy thanks to his adorable owl mascot, Jason Wu continues to be spot on (pun intended) for pre-fall. The expected ladylike bags are back–in various color and fabrication updates, natch–but it’s the unexpected that has tickled my fancy. The Miss Wu mini in red python boasts rose gold hardware ($2,350) while a more democratic calfskin version is priced at $1,395; both help expand Wu’s handbag collection to three core styles. Complementing the mini is the new $2,495 Miss Wu large bag, available in classic shades of nude and black but also in season-specific tones like electric blue and flannel fabric. The charcoal flannel, in case you were interested, is one of Jason’s obsessions–they’re featured prominently in curtain form at his gorgeous Manhattan studio–and remind him of the iconic Geoffrey Benne eighties gray flannel packaging. Rounding out the lineup? An envelope clutch perfectly suited for a night at the Met or an afternoon stroll in Central Park.
