Cartier hit it big seasons back with the Marcello bag, a celeb favorite in its various incarnations (the classic Marcelle de Cartier was seen on the arms of Halle Berry, Eva Mendes, Cindy Crawford, Fergie, and Blake Lively, to name a few!). Now they are hoping to strike gold once again, with a bag that actually seems more naturally suited to the luxury house’s grand image.
The Marcello left carriers with lots of room, both to tote daily essentials and to style according to her personality. The Classic Feminine Line bag comes with a persona of its own, thanks to its sleek and streamlined silhouette. Calfskin defined by touches of watersnake has been carefully built into a sophisticated structure. A bit more sober, ages more grown-up, it will inject a sense of old-world elegance into even the slouchiest of ensembles. This bag is refined and polished, like the girl with the glittering diamond encrusted Cartier watch. And that’s precisely who will most appreciate this new look. At Cartier for $1,870.
Pair with: Speaking of prim and polished, Stella McCartney’s d’orsay pump would suit this handbag nicely. Two tones of dainty shine add up to lots of ladylike grace, no pearls necessary. Stella McCartney Colorblock d’Orsay Pump, $785.
