Barneys’ private label is totally giving snob-worthy designers a run for their money! I have to hand it to them – or just put this concisely chic bag in my hands, stat. Bringing depth and shape, the interlocking straps make me interested in this leather tote; so does the pairing of navy blue and black, which is so smart and modern. A traditional bag that goes against the rules: its hushed rebellion isn’t only in the color scheme. A square tote is a needed twist on the typical shape (vertical totes match your form and don’t play with it), and sometimes that’s the only design detail a bag requires. This is easy and low-maintenance – chuck all your stuff in and bring on the patterns, brights, and even the dirt. This tote can take it all. At Barneys New York for $750.
Pair with: Fuchsia-pink is a risky shoe choice, but when you’re carrying a repressed-toned bag and they’re flat and unembellished like Belle Sigerson Morrison’s pointy-toed suede flats, you should go for it. On Net-a-Porter
