Fashion loves a bold counterpoint. Upcoming for resort, designers work the fun side of utilitarian chic. They’re showing practical bags in a palette bold enough to inspire a latter-day Mondrian. They’ll hit stores just in time to brighten gray November days.
Yves Saint Laurent canvas and patent messenger bag, $2,495, at select Yves Saint Laurent boutiques (212.980.2970); Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière calfskin and embossed raffia Balmoral bag, $2,175, at Balenciaga, New York (212.206.0872); Derek Lam calfskin bag, $1,000, at Barneys New York (888.8.BARNEY); Versace python bag, $3,895, at select Versace boutiques (888.721.7219); Viktor & Rolf leather Plastic Fantastic bag, $815, at viktor-rolf.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs leather Rocky bag, $478, at Endless.com.