Mulberry just introduced the Stevie Top Handle, and it is the most convincing new bag the house has put out in a while. The shape is a soft, structured top handle with the brand's signature Postman's Lock at the front, built to move from desk to dinner without a second thought. You can carry it by the top handle for a polished daytime look, or drop the strap and wear it on the shoulder when the day gets looser.

We are loving it in every color it comes in. There is a rich Amethyst for anyone who wants a bag with a little more personality than another black tote, a classic Black and a deeper Ebony for those who want the shape without overthinking the color, and a Foggy Grey Suede for a softer, textural finish that photographs beautifully in low light. The leather is Mulberry's supple smooth leather in the structured colors, polished enough to look considered without ever feeling precious.

Sizing runs true through the line, and the detachable handle and adjustable strap mean one bag genuinely does double duty. If you have been waiting for a new It bag that does not require an explanation, this is it.

We would buy this bag in Ebony first if we wanted something that works with everything for years, and in Amethyst if we already own enough neutral bags and want the one that gets noticed. The Foggy Grey Suede is the one to think twice about if you carry a bag daily in bad weather, suede asks for more care than smooth leather. What we like most is that Mulberry did not overdesign this. No logo shouting, no gimmick hardware, just a genuinely useful shape in leather that will age well.

If you take one thing away, try it on both ways in store, top handle and shoulder, before you decide on a color. The way it sits changes slightly, and that should guide your pick more than the finish does.