By Bag Snob Tina

January 9, 2012

A little bit Céline box bag, a splash Givenchy Obsedia, and a tad Jil Sander minimalism – yet totally Victoria Beckham! How did she do it? Much like the Olsens of The Row, Victoria is surprising even the wariest of skeptics with killer bags, thanks to clarity of design and killer-good taste, plain and simple.

This crossbody-optional shoulder satchel is the kind of bag you will end up wearing everywhere, with everything. With a firm shape that’s not too boxy to adapt well, strong black leather that has a slight shine for glamour, and restrained gold hardware that’s high on luxury and low on flash, this has what it takes to make its way into your highly edited collection of staples. And what really shows Victoria is a true Bag Snob at heart? The fact that she made the strap completely detachable, so you can carry this crisp, compact bag as a clutch. Posh proves yet again she’s deserving of her old nickname. On Net-a-Porter for $1,600.

Pair with: Take advantage of the total neutrality and kick up your look with a wildly patterned shoe. Christian Louboutin’s paint-splattered wedges ($625), Giuseppe Zanotti’s softly spotted sandals ($650), Bottega Veneta’s unexpected floral platforms ($820), Manolo Blahnik’s Ikat pumps ($650), or Jimmy Choo’s whipstitched leopard numbers ($1,095) would each work wonders.

PS- sorry for the late postings today! Kelly and I are in Florence styling photo shoots for Luisa via Roma– we will have lots of fun looks to share with you in the coming days. xoxo Tina