Okay, I’ll start by saying that it isn’t often that I go out and purchase a new handbag. Although I can’t count how many handbags I actually own (I’m currently cataloguing all my collections), The majority of them are vintage. But for a long time now I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect day bag. Simple, chic, elegant and able to fit all the basic necessities as well as my camera. Finding a piece that fits that bill and doesn’t have to be the size of ruckasack isn’t easy. But the other week, I was shopping in David Jones (hunting for scarves in their sale), when this beauty literally stopped me in my tracks.
La Box Bag from Estilo Emporio – yes this is pure indulgent handbag heaven.
Midnight black suede and camel leather trim, with serious gold hardware. It is just the right size to hold my SLR, phone, wallet, key and makeup. It keeps its shape and hangs perfectly in the crook of your arm. It isn’t so unwieldy that you knock things over in store, and it balances perfectly on the bench while you find your keys. The only thing missing from this bag to make it 100% perfect, is feet. I wish more manufacturers would include them on their bags, especially the suede ones. So I’m having the cobbler attached some for me, just to keep it lovely and fresh on the bottom as everywhere else.
The bags come in a variety of finishes, including a chocolate alligator box bag and there is even one with leopard print sides I’m told! They are currently available as part of the Autumn Winter range, and for me these fit beautifully into the category of Future Vintage. (More on this coming up soon….)
It’s a funny feeling finding a bag that is so super, it makes you feel very clever and pleased with yourself; as if it has never been done before in history and you’re a total genius for uncovering it. (I wonder how the designers feel when they makes these?) And while that is a bit silly, it is still rather nice.
