Bags
Bags
Shoulder Bags Under $500
Shoulder bags under five hundred dollars are the workhorse category with the most room for taste. They leave your hands free, sit close to the body and can still change the mood of a simple outfit. I judge one by three things: the strap position, the opening and whether the bag h
Investment Picks
Items that you'll keep for life
The Best of Woven Bags
Woven Bags Are Not Only For August
How Strap Swapping Actually Works
Yes, on most bags, and on a bag with D-rings it takes about ten seconds. What to check on your hardware first, how strap length changes where the bag sits, and which materials are worth paying for.
Phoebe Gates Print Picks
Print, One Piece At A Time
Bags Worth the Money: Crossbody to Luggage
The short answer on Michael Kors Baby Boys Messenger Bags is below, and the honest version is that it depends on two or three things rather than one. Small production runs cost more per unit, which is why a lesser-known label can be dearer than a famous one.
Suede in the Rain
What ruins it and what survives
Best Mini Bags
The Mini Bags That Actually Hold Something
Straw Bags Under $500
Straw bags under $500 are useful because they bring texture to an outfit without demanding a complicated colour story. I choose by the job first: a tote for the things that need carrying, a clutch for the evening, a shoulder bag for hands-free days and a woven shape when the text
Best Pouch Bags
No Structure, No Problem
Evening Clutch Edit
Small Bags For Long Nights
Alo Crossbody Bag, and What to Carry Instead
Alo's new Italian leather crossbodies, the minis, barrels and buckets, and the other crossbody bags I would actually carry, from Ulla Johnson and GANNI to Coach and Mansur Gavriel.
A Note on Straw Bags
Woven Bags Beyond The Beach
Denim, Leather and a Watch
When the clothes are plain, the accessories carry the outfit. What to actually buy.
My Summer Selects
Good Things Under One Fifty
Coffee Run Uniform
When heading out for a bit of caffeine, having the right outfit can make the little ritual feel like an indulgence unto itself. Shop Phia's favorite picks for your next coffee run.
Weekend in Paris
There's nothing better than a weekend in Paris. Ahead, see what we're packing for a weekend in the City of Lights.
Brunch Looks
What better way to spend a Sunday than brunch with friends? Ahead, find Phia-approved brunch looks.
Paris Summer Edit
Paris in the summer is a heady mix of linen dresses, "paniers" (wicker baskets), and gingham accessories to tie it all together. These pieces from Dôen, Alaïa, and With Jean will help unlock the insouciance of the city.
The Luxury Select of Raffia Bags
Woven raffia bags for warm-weather styling
Must Haves Suede Bags
Our curated edit of the best in class designer suede bags
The Chocolate & Chestnut Edit
Rich brown and warm beige staples to ground your wardrobe
Mini Bag
The bag that's barely a bag
Bag Everything
The it bag is back as the easiest way to upgrade anything you already own. Structured, iconic, and worth every penny.