Straw/raffia

Demi Moore’s Art Basel partying has been headline news this weekend, but I think the real news is her Tory Burch accessorizing. Here she is exiting Starbucks in TB’s oversized aviators ($175) and a loose oxford – a chic casual menswear look. But the real gem is her Fache Fisherman’s Bag. The boho piece has [...]

Leaving the mainland anytime soon? Nothing travels as well as an Eric Javits hat – I’ve had mine for years, and they’re the only ones that have survived severe suitcase trauma. So an Eric Javits bag is the logical choice for jetsetting! With their patented Squishee straw-like material, the Norwood bag can handle a little [...]

How do you reinvent a classic? A bag we have seen time and again, in every possible shade of the rainbow? By tweaking a few details to re-stimulate the eye. No, these are not bags you’ve never seen before. But they are refreshed, much like the renaissance your spring wardrobe is experiencing as of late. [...]

There’s no reason to relegate a straw bag to beach-vacation time. If you opt for one with the right shape and details, you can gain a great summer basic in the laidback material: the casual vibe in a functional bag. Whether it’s a classic tote that eases into everyday life or a structured satchel that’s [...]

There’s kitsch and then there’s camp: too much kitsch (and sometimes too much is just a little bit) can kill a bag, even if it’s knowing nod to a humorous reference. But camp is smart, infusing a sense of the over-the-top with a clever smirk. Proenza Schouler has camp down, especially when it comes to [...]

Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita, which was first published back in 1955, might still be one of the most controversial novels of all time, but I’d like to look at it from a lighter perspective. The lusted-after young lady had a great eye for accessories! While heart-shaped glasses might be the item most synonymous with the bubblegum-smacking, [...]