Crossbody bags solve a very specific problem: what to do with your hands when the day refuses to stay in one place. That practicality is exactly why I like them; they make getting dressed feel less like arranging a still life and more like actually leaving the house. ALAÏA's Le Coeur Leather Crossbody Bag gives the shape a considered, close-to-the-body presence, while Christian Louboutin's Bettina Raffia Crossbody Bag lets texture do the talking. But this edit also includes bags that are not named crossbodies, from Balenciaga's Rodeo Large Leather Top Handle Bag to Dries Van Noten's Crisp Small Leather Handbag, so it is really a broader argument for choosing a carrying format with intention. I would decide first whether I want a bag that stays near the body or one I carry by hand, then pick the material that sets the mood. Useful is not the opposite of interesting. It just starts the conversation somewhere refreshingly practical.