Just a semi-slouchy, casual shape with not a lot going on except the color – and that’s exactly how I like to do red. A silhouette any harder (or one that’s trying too much harder) would kill the killer shade. And how could you do that when it’s the perfect hue of lipstick-y red?
A bit of sleek, très-Lanvin hardware is all you need, and then you can let sweet scarlet, in luxurious pebbled leather, get all the attention. This is one of the few bags where the shoulder-strap and top-handle don’t fight each other. Nobody’s at war, and I love having the shoulder hang when using the top handle and vise versa. This perky yet floppy shape owns that ease not all Lanvin bags have. For the summer, a bit of relaxation is definitely called for! On Luisa Via Roma for $1,445.
Pair with: Nothing like a good pair of structured shades to counter a relaxed bag. Victoria Beckham’s Upswept Wayfarer frames are tinted with grayish-purple for just a hint of mystery. On Net-a-Porter for $295.
