Marni

The idea of patchwork instills fear in me. The thought of that multi-hue canvas Coach bag makes me lose my lunch. Marni‘s take on it however requires rejoicing. This is literal patchwork – the square panels are attached to the frame clutch, connected by black tabs. The graphic result is fresh like a garden trellis [...]

Mom bags – as in suitable for diapers – these are not. These Five Essentials are the bags women want, covet, and deserve for Mother’s Day. This isn’t a holiday for practical gifts (Mom is practical all year long!). That, to me, is disrespectful. Instead, show your mother how much you love her by showering [...]

These are some blues that will never bring you down – a quick dip in crisp blue waters or lunch under sunny blue skies. Even if you live in an urban jungle where the sky is blocked by buildings and the sparkling ocean is miles away, one of these bags can be your daily escape [...]

1. Brunello Cucinelli Suede and Patent-Leather Backpack: A noncommittal strap situation in a texture that’s fully committed to glossy shine, this is a neutral pick-me-up. At Neiman Marcus for $2,495. 2. The Row Hobo Leather Backpack: This is basically the Rolls Royce of rucksacks. The Olsens have imbued their high-end sensibility into a streetwise style that’s classic, not [...]

Raffia bags are hit or miss for me. Mostly miss. You can only really carry them in the spring and summer, so there’s a very short window of time to get your money’s worth. Plus, they fall apart in humidity, and dangling pieces of raffia? Not so chic. There are some bags this season that [...]

This Marni tote is possibly the best windowpane bag I’ve ever seen! Pristine white leather gets sliced and diced with lush strips of black suede and navy leather to create a dimensional illusion that hypnotizes with the simplest of patterns. And the black suede panels are just as sensuous to touch as they are to [...]