What makes a summery weave good to go when barbecues and fireworks are nothing but a distant memory? The airy weave prevails once it’s been given the highly festive metallic-silver treatment. Now it exudes holiday cheer that can be spread year-round. This Anya Hindmarch tote looks like a sparkling ice skating rink, all lit up on Christmas Eve!
From a distance, this convertible shoulder-to-top-handle bag might even give off the vibe of low-key sequins, but get up-close and personal to take in the airtight woven leather. At 15” by 11”, the Mini Huxley has clearly been designed to accommodate your longer days. With a racer-striped canvas strap (still shining thanks to silver paneling), it’s got a sporty edge you wouldn’t expect. Whip-stitched handles create textural interest – details like those give a bag depth and endurance to please you past a single season. I’m not huge on tassels as a tote accessory, but thanks to Anya’s irreverently oversized touch I hardly mind the enhanced zipper-pull.
Don’t fear shining before nightfall – with a tote that’s smooth as cream and cool as ice, everyone will appreciate spotting some shimmer as you shimmy around town. On Net-a-Porter for $1,450.
Pair with: Inject some winter white into the equation – think double the weave, double the fun. Helmut Lang’s ivory open-knit sweater has an off-beat hemline and a stripe effect that mimics the bag’s shoulder strap. On Ssense for $265.
