Why? Because they sell. Especially designer ones. Here, five of the latest, coolest and wackiest, as first seen in our February 2015 issue.
See part two here.
Two discs of croco held together by a hidden base = Phoebe Philo’s clever take on the tote ($45,900). Also in calfskin, and clutch and wristlet styles.
To match the coquettish, early ’60s-inspired ready-to-wear, the leather bags come in retro boxy shapes with panels of ruched coloured lambskin for a girlish touch.
Made up of geometric panels of leather, this abstract shaped messenger (from $3,390) looks structured but is so soft, it folds completely flat.
The leather tote ($2,990-$3,390), which debuted in F/W ’14, returns with a flap cover in a contrasting powdery hue for a trendy yet minimalist look.
This season’s Francoise Hardy of bags, the vintage-y number (from $2,260) is casual yet smart, with interchangeable shoulder straps in burnished leather or the brand’s signature sporty striped canvas. In small and medium.