Is There a Doctor in the Handbag?

Super-structured, almost doctor-style handbags are beginning to bubble up everywhere, and there’s no reason not to start adding the polished accessory your outfits now.

A practical tote is usually a begrudging wardrobe fixture.  Face it, most women know the pain of finding a stylish bag to lug a work laptop around in.  But, when it comes to investing in something that’s sensible and quenches your sartorial thirst at once, there’s really only one way to go.  Structured “lady bags” are the spring 2019 handbag trend that is bridging this gap — appearing both pragmatic and playful in the form of buckets, satchels, shoulder bags, and crossbodies.

From geometric shapes to unlikely uses of hardware and clever color-block designs, emerging labels like Staud, Danse Lente, and Yuzefi are leading the new lady bag movement by re-defining the vibe in a way that feels both sophisticated and nuanced. The trend centers around clean and structured silhouettes with distinctive clasps and handles, and in unlikely color combinations that read decidedly fresh with office attire and weekend leisure wear alike. Basically, they’re do-it-all bags with an eye-grabbing kick — what trend could be more worth investing in than that?

What’s more, this handbag trend is the easiest way to give simple outfits and classic staples a forward spin. Think about it: You can give a slick suit an instant dose of cool with a geometric top-handle bag in a bold color-block palette or dress up your go-to jeans-and-sweater combo with a lantern-shaped shoulder bag.

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