Sometimes you need a large bag, thanks to daily life’s demands, but you never want a big carryall to read as a monstrosity (as in, a big blob of leather that engulfs your whole body). Marni’s Pod bag perfectly addresses that issue. This semi-slouchy hobo style may be ultra-roomy, but it manages to read as a look and not a serious piece of functionality. Their well-executed colorblocking acts as a contrast against the size and soft shape; the effect makes the proportions feel just right.
I love the splashy red variation with a mushroom panel that tones the mood down, without toning down the hot color’s vibrancy. If you crave darker colors, the Pod also comes in a subdued palette of black, beige, and dark emerald green for a bit more versatility (and less fear of dirt, for those of us who are a bit harder on our stuff). Not only is the geometry spot-on, the comfort of the shape, set in supple leather, is pleasing to the senses. The final verdict: this is a bag that works for you, delivered with a sense of fun to mask the utilitarian reality. Marni Pod on NET-A-PORTER for $1,690.
Wear with: Throw some trendy humor in your big bag with Anya Hindmarch’s Phwoar! leather wallet, a way to hop on the outspoken accessory bandwagon without fully committing. On My Theresa for $460.
