If you’re seeing candy canes when you look at this Jil Sander tote, it’s just the time of year. I know a red-and-white combo is kind of season-specific, but once we’re past the holiday rush, this won’t remind you of peppermint treats. Instead, I’m already think warm weather…Specifically diving!
When it comes to a large tote, allover scarlet is a bit daunting, but when half is slashed in white, the effect is almost neutral. There are so many ways to appropriate this, and with its slouchy, down-tempo vibe, you can take it in many directions, from glamorous beach bag to office pick-me-up, gauzy caftans to daytime LBDs. Come Fourth of July, wear all blue and you’re super-patriotic; come Labor Day, you’ve got just a flash of a summer vibe to ease the transition. On Net-a-Porter for $1,200.
Pair with: Go for pumped-up patriotism with Giuseppe Zanotti’s rhinestone striped slippers, a funky blend of sparkle and stripes. At Barneys New York for $1,295.
