There’s something to be said for a colorful or interesting handbag — particularly when wearing the most basic of suits and blouses. This week’s pick: Junior Drake, sold at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, and online at Endless. Most of the bags are under $600, making this amazingly affordable for a line made with buttery soft Italian leather. Most of the bags also feature detailing such as braided leather, fun colors, and more. The sizes are good, also — large enough for your sunglasses, technology and makeup, yet small enough that it doesn’t look like you’ve got a change of clothes in there. (There are a number of larger bags available from this brand if you want them, though.)
The Juliette is almost perfect for carrying magazines and some light paperwork to and from the office — it’s got a bit of a punk rock edge without being overly confrontational. Loving the pleat detailing on the front. Junior Drake Juliette Satchel, available in black and taupe, for $458 from Endless.
Great hobo in elegant steel gray, particularly the ruching. Junior Drake Francesca Handbag, available for $400 from Endless.
This one satiates our desire for color — it’s available in glossy red, yellow, and white. Junior Drake Candice Hobo, for $328 from Endless.com.
We love the almost tree-like perforations on the outside of the bag. From the Spring08 collection, available at JuniorDrake.com, for $328.
This Reese Satchel is deceptively large — 4.5″ deep and 6″ high. Junior Drake Reese Satchel, available in silver, cream and taupe, for $268 from Endless.com.
Although this one is called a “tote,” it’s actually the smallest of the bunch. The Ariel Tote has some great detailing: cinched belt and long tassels on the zipper pull. Junior Drake Ariel Tote, available for $198 at Endess.com.
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