Meet my new summer tote! Phillip Lim has given me no choice by taunting me with the best summer-white tote ever. It’s so simple, so satisfying. Minimal is so much harder to successfully design than elaborate – sometimes brilliant design is more about what you leave out than what you add on. This bag sets the bar at perfection. White leather finished with the texture of canvas is a smart move for a summer tote bag; complimented with natural brown leather handles and a bottom panel for detailing, you’ve reached to-die-for status. Even though it will get filthy, leather that’s durable and canvas-like can be cleaned easily. And I won’t even have to break the bank. At $495, I can swing it, proclaiming it my summer staple and then move on come fall. You can be certain reviving this bag every summer won’t pose a problem – a classic this simple is always chic. On Ssense for $495.
Pair with: Diane von Furstenberg’s “Faye” caramel open-toed clogs, with natural wooden heels, match the neutral ease and low-key attitude of your “Duncan” bag. On Net-a-Porter for $280.
