Not too big and not too small, structured but not overly so, and neutral enough to go with all your favorite staples: You can count on a daily bag to be practical, but rarely do they inspire excitement. Not these five. More than just an afterthought, these daily bags have great designs and details to spare, so you won’t find yourself making a compromise while following the KISS rule: Keep It Simple and Stylish.
1. Jimmy Choo Rebel Textured-Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag: This is one Rebel that won’t cause you any trouble. Graphic strips of lemon leather make for an essential that’s heavy on interest, light on everything else. On NET-A-PORTER for $950.
2. Smythson Chameleon Crossbody Bag: One clean, horizontal zipper and a smart hint of black around the edges is all your bag needs when its grainy goatskin leather comes in a perfectly offbeat shade of orange. Exclusively at Barneys New York for $835.
3. See by Chloé Augusta Small Crossbody Bag: Soft, neutral, and begging to be touched, neutral blue suede framed by two leather gussets exudes everyday ease. On Shopbop for $495.
4. Marni Perforated Diamond Crossbody: If you’re going to do perforated, you’ve got to do Marni. Their textural diamond-shaped cutouts bring versatile intrigue to a breezy spring bag. At Barneys New York for $1,700.
5. Lanvin The Happy Mini Two-Tone Leather Shoulder Bag: This is the best of the worlds, sans compromise. You get both basic black and elegant off-white, along with intrigue that only such contrast can bring. On NET-A-PORTER for $1,235.
