How to dress around a bag

Start with the bag and build the outfit from it. Three looks for the week, from one tote.

Start with what you carry

Empty your bag on the table. Keep what you used this week and leave the rest at home. A good bag is chosen for a day, not for every possible day.

Choose the shape

A tote for work and errands, a crossbody for travel and the city, a small top handle for evenings. One of each covers almost everything.

• Look for full-grain leather and stitched edges.
• Check that the strap sits where you like it.
• Pick a lining in a pale colour, so you can find things.

Let it age

Small marks and a deeper colour are the leather settling in. Feed it twice a year and it keeps its shape for decades.

The best bag is the one you stop thinking about.

Ask when unsure

Write to us about a size, a colour or a repair. We are happy to help.