Convertible

There was once a time when people carried actual gym bags to the gym, instead of their leather totes. Granted, I don’t go to the gym very often, but when I do, I actually work out so I want a bag that’s functional. I don’t carry my crocodile Birkins into the locker room like some [...]

Sometimes all it takes is a fashion quick change to keep your spirits high throughout the workday. These clutches are perfect for those split personality moments. Just a flick of the wrist and you’re carrying a different bag. It’s like magic – you’ll be a woman of mystery and intrigue. First there’s Fendi’s Giano (on [...]

Belstaff is my current obsession (and I’ll admit it was initially fueled by those smoldering Ewan McGregor ads). The ability to take tire tread and large buckled straps and create such ladylike bags is just a testament to the brand’s brilliant reinvention. As Jessica Chastain shows with her flawlessly-coiffed locks, you don’t have to be [...]

What began as curiosity has turned into obsession. Linen and exotics are an unusual combination, but I ultimately feel that it was really smart to use python on the flap of this thin Narciso Rodriguez ($1,700). You get the sense of a true exotic without the high price, and the matte black texture is absolutely [...]

I love Cate Blanchett in my new fave Belstaff!!! The all-weather jacket brand’s recent foray into bags has not gone unnoticed by Cate and with her star power, I’m sure the Dorchester bag will soon find even more devotees. An easy, fold-over tote that can quickly convert with a shoulder strap, the tote is perfect [...]

With Veterans Day just this last Sunday, I have the armed forces marching through my brain. They have always known the secret to classic convenient design, and you don’t have to go on a top-secret mission to steal the look! Military style structure and army green define these patriotic bags (we’ll leave the hefty duffels [...]