Here is a typical conversation between Kelly and I when pondering new bag purchases together. “I like it, it’s cute.” “Kind of square though, is it stodgy?” “Hum, I don’t think so– the pony hair and patent contrast makes it hip and young. How does it feel on your shoulder though– does it fit or is it a top handle only.” “Hello, pay attention, it has both– the straps fold in so you can just use the top handle if you want or there is another long strap.” “Oh cool. I do like this bag, but should we get it?” “How much is it?” “It’s $1,595, but is it $1,595 cute or is it under a thousand cute?” “Well, it’s pony skin which is so nice. Will our laptops fit into it though?” “I think so, which would be so perfect. But I don’t need another bag.” “Of course we don’t need another bag, I think that question was answered like 180 bags ago.” “Should we both get it?” “If we do we should get different colors so we can swap.” “You always say that but we never do.” “I know, I mean it when I say it but I can never part with my bags.” “I like how it fits our laptops, I hate lugging around my computer bag and a regular bag.” “That back pocket thing is good, too. I like putting my cell and keys in outer pockets so I don’t have to pull out my laptop to look for things.” “I know, we should just get it. Plus it’s for work. And we won’t buy any more bags this month.” “But we said that yesterday when we were at the other showroom.” “I know but this time I really mean it, no more bags.” “Okay fine, ring it up.” Anya Hindmarch Charlie Tote at Net a Porter.com
(Oh, and in case you’re wondering, Kelly ordered the chocolate and I got the dark blue.)