A black crossbody is (almost) as essential as a little black dress
By Lynn Yang & Elizabeth Lee; Cover Photo: Shanghai Tang
Just like the Little Black Dress, this is one item you’ll find yourself reaching for over and over again. Whether you need one for a formal occasion, a weekend brunch or a girls’ night out, the right crossbody bag can be styled with different outfits for any event.
Here are our favourite picks to make a statement.
Embellished
(Images: Valentino; Topshop)
1. Valentino Garavani Chain Crossbody ($3,420).
2. Topshop Fortune Patch Cross Body Bag ($76.90).
Black Gold
(Images: Charles and Keith; Marni)
1. Charles and Keith Tassel Crossbody ($59.90).
2. Marni Trunk Bag With Chain.
Minimalistic
(Images: Skagen; Victoria Beckham)
1. Skagen Large Lyng Crossbody Bag ($199).
2. Victoria Beckham Baby Half Moon Textured-leather Shoulder Bag.
Fringe
(Images: Aldo; Gucci)
1. Aldo Springhill Cross Body Bag, zalora.com ($89).
2. Gucci Soho Mini Textured-leather Shoulder Bag, from reebonz.com ($1,050).
Exotic
(Images: Chanel; Balenciaga)
1. Chanel Wallet On Chain
2. Balenciaga Le Dix Soft Mini Cartable Crossbody ($3,390).
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of Weekender, Issue 161, September 16 – September 29, 2016, with the headline ‘Back to Black’.
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