These Dolce & Gabbana box bags are so insanely cute for spring, I already can’t get enough of them. This is the side of Domenico and Stefano I enjoy: when they blend their deeply rooted Italian pride with dreamy whimsy and a bit of humor.
Speaking of which, there’s an Italian saying that says lemons are not real lemons unless they’re Sicilian, so a juicy citrus motif suits the cork lunch box perfectly. Snakeskin trim, including a shoulder strap, plus polished gold-tone hardware makes for a great complement to the hand-touched embroidery. Then again, I really love the raffia box bag. A thick weave plus leafy charms and most of all, those dangling puffs balls of cuteness are just way too much to handle.
This pair is pure joy, so let’s not ruin the mood by even talking about function, or a lack thereof. Not that these are completely without function. A box bag may not be your everyday bag, but the style is also not as specific as you may think. So when life gives you lemons (or pompoms, for that matter), embrace the lunch box! Embroidered and embellished lunch box, $3,495, at Barneys New York. Miss Dolce box bag, $3,358, is currently sold out on MATCHESFASHION.com but will hopefully be back in stock soon.
Pair with: Play up the sweet mood with Oscar de la Renta’s gingham wool blend top and matching shorts. Top, $1,690, and shorts, $1,190, on NET-A-PORTER.
