A black Italian leather bag with a bright red interior, drawstring closure and adjustable strap—the Mansur Gavriel bucket bag—has been the “it” bag for the last couple of months. The fashion world has been obsessed with Mansur Gavriel’s bucket bag and hundreds are on the waiting list. Fashion comes and goes but this purse detail seems to be one that has the potential to become a staple. This week I found a Fashionista sporting just this.
Wearing lots of neutral the Fashionista makes a canvas for the details that really make this outfit—her accessories. She wears a beige top with a gold chain necklace. Studs and dangling earrings on her ears as well as an array of rings on her fingers add to the ensemble. On closer inspection they are silver rings: one is a heart, a rose and two other ones with symbols. On her wrists, a bracelet with silver square detail and a gold and turquoise Fossil watch. On her shoulder is a black bucket bag with a zipper detail. The “it” bag thus far. Also peaking out the bag is a fashion magazine.
The bucket bag is unstructured compared to, say, a Hermès satchel but has more structure than a sling boho bag. The best part of the bucket bag is that it’s looks incredibly chic with anything you are wearing. It’s practical yet makes a fashion statement.
How To: If you want the actual designer bucket bag then you might have to wait a couple months and fork up a couple hundred dollars. Luckily, there are tons of other companies creating them for a lot less. Nordstrom has a couple of bucket bag designs that are sure to work well in anyone’s wardrobe.
