Staud Purses: A Plain Guide to Beaded, Mini and Shoulder Bags

Staud Purses: A Plain Guide to Beaded, Mini and Shoulder Bags

Staud purses range from the Demy beaded shoulder bag to the Harlow bag and a mini. I sort them by what they actually hold and which one you will carry.

The short version

One brand, one category. What follows is STAUD only, grouped by silhouette so you can compare the pieces clearly. Across these bags, the difference is in leather, hardware and how each shape carries. If you are choosing one, begin with the shape you will reach for most often, then consider whether a different material or finish adds something useful.

Numbered collage of six staud bags from this edit: STAUD Demy Beaded Shoulder Bag, STAUD Harlow Bag, STAUD Palm Raffia Bag, STAUD Tommy Small Beaded Bag, STAUD Coronado Bag and STAUD Valerie Shoulder Bag.

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What they actually hold

Check the drop and the opening before the leather. A bag you cannot get your hand into quickly stops being used within a month. Across compact shoulder bags and larger raffia or suede shapes, the difference is in material and construction, not a different idea. Decide how often you will carry each shape before choosing one.

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Choose the bag you will carry

The Lani Raffia Bucket Bag brings texture to a practical bucket shape, while the Muse Leather Clutch works for a smaller carry. Before choosing, load the bag with what you actually carry. A bag that needs editing down to close is the wrong bag, however good the leather is. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together YSL Purses Are Where French Tailoring Meets Hardware.