I am a huge fan of totes with shoulder straps - they come in extremely handy when running errands; leaving your hands free to do whatever needs to be done. I love my Marni everyday bag and I take it everywhere. My only complain is that the leather handles have come undone or rather, unglued. I expected the quality to be better and I have to say that I am a tad disappointed. The problem could have been easy avoided if they had just stitched the handles instead of applying adhesive.
Which is what this great bag from 3.1 Philip Lim has. Philip Lim is one of my favorite new designers and I buy his pieces every season. They are stylish, functional and full of subtle details. This bag cements that statement.
The orange stitched handle is a fresh contrast to the dark navy of the bag. A wonderful play on color that will be a bright hit all year round - especially during the dark, colder months. I am particularly loving the studded clasp on the strap. It adds a cool, edgy, unexpected detail that fits in perfectly with the vibe of this bag.
The leather exterior makes for a sleek finish and will look right for both work and play. Get this for US$545 at Aloha Rag.
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