When I first saw this bag at the Cartier showroom, I thought it was a chic and terribly understated bag that would be most at home on the shoulder while running errands. Well, voila! None other than Jennifer Garner, herself no stranger to Cartier’s sumptuous leathergoods, was spotted toting the brand new Marcello de Cartier hobo bag (it was released November 1). Garner’s version is in shiny bronze calfskin–a perfect color to match everything from jeans and a black blazer (as seen here) to, dare I say, workout clothes straight from the trainer. It’s the ideal size to fit all your daily essentials (including that tall water bottle), while the structured top keeps everything firmly in place. Admittedly, it’s not the most eye-catching of bags in the schoolyard, but it’s designed for the decidedly anti-flashy actress or mommy set that prefers quality over glam quotient. Fortunately, the two merge beautifully when it comes to the jewels.
$1,600, available at Cartier boutiques