As we head towards the end of summer (noooo!), there is one thing we don’t need to leave behind. While nautical prints and caftans will have to move to the back of closet, there’s a certain fabric that gets to remain front and center: Canvas. I love canvas bags, and I’m not talking about the beach totes that usually come to mind. Instead, using canvas in unexpected applications feels so fresh and effortless. Here are my favorite canvas bags that are perfect year-round:
1. Karen Walker Benah For Karen Walker Bonnie Shoulder Bag: Neutral canvas gets even more neutralized thanks to black leather, especially on a versatile, daytime style. And it’s on sale! On Shopbop for $227.50 (from $455).
2. Givenchy Canvas & Studded Waxy Leather Messenger Bag: White canvas fully surrounded by sexy, studded black leather sounds like a shocking proposition. And it makes for a great surprise. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $3,350.
3. Balenciaga Leather-Trimmed Canvas Shoulder Bag: If you’re going to flaunt your favorite logo, do it in a deliciously classic manner. Balenciaga’s canvas is as multi-season-adaptable as it is timeless. On NET-A-PORTER for $745.
4. Zagliani Ostrich Large Gatsby Tote: If you thought “canvas” and “decadent” are two words that don’t belong in the same sentence, think again. Ostrich skin and fine craftsmanship make this anything but basic. At Barneys New York for $7,200.
5. Tory Burch Adele Embellished Canvas, Resin, and Leather Clutch: The tassel, the accents, and, of course, the canvas: I’m loving the whimsical feel of this crossbody-to-clutch minaudière! On NET-A-PORTER for $495.
