This bag is so brilliant, I am already totally in love. Sometimes all it takes is a simple equation to strike Snob gold, and in the case of Sonia Rykiel’s Stephane bag, a tote + a pouch = genius. While you can obviously ditch the tote and use the pouch on its own when the urge strikes, that’s not the clincher here. The uncommon appeal lies in the fact that the bag looks polished and finished without the pouch in it – and then you gain a handy outer pocket, which we all love and use.
The removal of the pouch also changes up the whole color palette. Neutral beige receives a kick with the pouch’s pop of yellow, and even the zipper-pull tab feels special, imbuing the satchel with a major cuteness boost. Then without the pouch, you have ultimate versatility. It would be incredible if it came with a second pouch in another bright color, so you could switch them out to your heart’s content. Maybe I’m just being greedy. The Stephane also comes in a similar shape in black and red
Pair with: Up your sandal game early with Balenciaga’s leather wedge sandals, with the ideal amount of hardware, straps, and rustic weave. On My Theresa
