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THE NEW MINI BAGS
Does a handbag for everywhere exist? Yes, according to Oroton’s design team, in the form of structured top-handle style that’s petite in size but big on personality. And there are options. The mood is as much about finding the beauty in small, everyday essentials, as it is an homage and show of affection to the house as it moves into its 85th year. Think compact purses made modern.
BY NATASHA INCHLEY
MARCH 2023
You can understand the team’s thinking. Having emerged through two years of isolation and comfort dressing, cocooning silhouettes and slouchy shapes, the timing felt right for clarity, a precise statement on accessorising – minimalism, even! Take the Muse Apple Mini Baguette in shades of Almond, Orchard Green and Black. It’s a clever choice, not just for its slim streamlined shape and adjustable crossbody strap, but also its innovative vegan leather – the baguette is crafted in a durable and lightweight AppleSkin, the newest addition to Oroton's sustainability line-up. Wear it to the office, if only because it sends a clear signal, I’m organised, polished, pulled together.
Then there’s the Thea Barrel Bag, a chic purse that comes in French Vanilla, Willow and Black, along with the Kerr Small Day Bag with its sleek double-front detailing and brass closure. Take note, too, of the Clara, a collectible croissant-shaped style with a beautifully sculpted handle and bauble zipper. We love their micro designs, the signature hardware and compartments. Best of all, though, these mini-frame bags double as evening clutches on nights out. And let’s face it, they’re a far better option than that whole briefcase in the restaurant situation. Time to downsize.
JUST IN
THE NEW MINI BAGS
Does a handbag for everywhere exist? Yes, according to Oroton’s design team, in the form of structured top-handle style that’s petite in size but big on personality. And there are options. The mood is as much about finding the beauty in small, everyday essentials, as it is an homage and show of affection to the house as it moves into its 85th year. Think compact purses made modern.
BY NATASHA INCHLEY
MARCH 2023
You can understand the team’s thinking. Having emerged through two years of isolation and comfort dressing, cocooning silhouettes and slouchy shapes, the timing felt right for clarity, a precise statement on accessorising – minimalism, even! Take the Muse Apple Mini Baguette in shades of Almond, Orchard Green and Black. It’s a clever choice, not just for its slim streamlined shape and adjustable crossbody strap, but also its innovative vegan leather – the baguette is crafted in a durable and lightweight AppleSkin, the newest addition to Oroton's sustainability line-up. Wear it to the office, if only because it sends a clear signal, I’m organised, polished, pulled together.
Then there’s the Thea Barrel Bag, a chic purse that comes in French Vanilla, Willow and Black, along with the Kerr Small Day Bag with its sleek double-front detailing and brass closure. Take note, too, of the Clara, a collectible croissant-shaped style with a beautifully sculpted handle and bauble zipper. We love their micro designs, the signature hardware and compartments. Best of all, though, these mini-frame bags double as evening clutches on nights out. And let’s face it, they’re a far better option than that whole briefcase in the restaurant situation. Time to downsize.
