Sunshine! Flowers! Bare legs and toes! Shopping! With spring comes a whole cacophony of exciting things. And what better way to celebrate the unveiling of our long-forgotten lighter wardrobe than with a new accent bag? Below, everything we’re currently adding to our carts.
Katie Becker
Beauty Director
1. Danse Lente Lorna Bucket: I already have a bag from this London brand (and want every single thing they make!). This bucket with an adjustable strap balances soft spring colors with a hard structured shape.
2. Ulla Johnson Barranco Bag: This bag stays in keeping with my blush-themed spring. I also like that it follows the net bag trend, but I won’t be obsessing about whether anything has fallen out.
3. J. Crew Circle Straw Crossbody: To counterbalance all that soft pink, how about a small black straw purse? This way I don’t have to give up my sensible New York palette, but I still look like I’m aware that it’s summer.
Hannah Baxter
Editor
1. Mark Cross Mini Grace Box Bag: I’ve been drawn to this boxy bag shape over and over this season, but Mark Cross’ Grace bags are my current faves. Electric orange is also my new go-to shade. Anyone can wear it, I swear—it’s all about confidence.
2. Simon Miller Bonsai 20 Nubuck Bucket Bag: You can never have too many top-handle bags, in my opinion. This ivory beauty will fit in quite nicely with my growing collection.
3. CHANEL Flap Bag: LOOK AT THIS BAG! Just look at it. PVC is everywhere this spring, but nobody does it like CHANEL. I feel happier just looking at this bag, which will help once I drain my bank account to buy it.
Jodi Taylor
Associate Editor
1. Maison Margiela Glam Slam Medium Bag: I fell hard for this bag after spotting it on The Cut’s Instagram (they made it look so good). I’m a sucker for big clutches—this girl’s got a lot of shit, OK?—and the bright red of this one makes it perfect for spring.
2. Atelier New Regime Crossbody Bag: Because I love Canadian brands, and life is better hands-free.
3. Alyx Red Baby-X Backpack: Clearly I have something for red everything right now. I’m not mad, though; it’s a nice pop against my current wardrobe of black and grey. Come to me, cute little backpack.
Noah Lehava
Senior Editor: Health and Wellness
1. Valextra Alligator Iside Mini Top Handle: Almost every closet I went into in Milan featured a Valextra bag, and ever since I’ve had it on my wish list. They are hella expensive, so they’ll stay a fantasy for now. Dreaming of you, beautiful baby bag.
2. Rosie Assoulin Metallic Faux Straw Bag: I’m not over the straw bag. Rosie’s metallic take on it is just next-level.
3. Wandler Anna Leather Belt Bag: If there is any opportunity to go hands-free, I’ll take it. I’m usually juggling a coffee in one hand and my dog Walter’s leash in the other, so not having to worry about a bag is key.
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