For those of you in the market for a saddle bag, it simply must be Henry cuir, by designer Henry Beguelin. No one can do it justice like him; each of his bags is handmade with the saddle-stitching technique (alternating needles every stitch). No bells and whistles; gorgeous leather is the focal point. The signature stitching is minimal on the flap, but lift it up and find two pouch pockets with “T” stitched on them. Perhaps standing for “telephone”? Beguelin has stated that humor is an important aspect to each of his bags. So is practicality, with a wide gusset for maximum storage with minimal profile, and an adjustable strap, lengthening enough to be a cross-body – just in case you are actually getting on a horse. (Hey, you never know.) At Barneys New York for $1,550.
Pair with: Chloé’s draped V-neck jersey jumpsuit has the appeal of a dress and the ease of a short. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $895.