If we’re being honest here, we don’t think purchasing a new bag is a must unless it’s a tote made for everyday life or a travel one that makes jet-setting a breeze. But what these ladylike ones are ones that they are wardrobe-changing ones that make us sit daintier, look sharper and are a delight to carry be it in the crook of your arm or in your hands.
Photography Raymond Lee/Capsule Productions
Styling Bryan Goh
From top left: Ville medium calfskin bag, $3,300, Balenciaga, Dior21 lambskin tote bag, $6,600, Christian Dior and Mini Peekaboo in shearling (price unavailable), Fendi.
This story first appeared in the June issue of Her World Magazine.
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