We are still bemoaning the loss of an hour of sleep from daylight savings, but right on cue our circadian rhythms are urging us to say goodbye to winter and hit the stores to buy color, color, color. (It’s not our fault. It’s nature, really!) While we are tempted to go on an all-color bonanza, we thought it might be best to start small with one of our favorite ways to spruce up our wardrobe this spring: The season’s new color-blocked bags. If this was a trend that you were too worried about overdoing this fall, we suggest trying it this spring with a bag instead of clothes. Below are a few of our favorites, whether you’re searching for a clutch, shoulder bag or satchel.
Chloé Sally Textured and Patent-Leather Clutch
Chloé Sally Textured and Patent-Leather Clutch ($1,395)
Grab onto the color-block trend when you take this Chloé clutch out on the town. For those who think a clutch is nothing but a cumbersome wallet, think again. This one’s spacious enough to fit your essentials and it’s still soft enough to tuck under your arm. The gold detailing is not just for show, either. It makes sure the Sally keeps her shape — and the color combo of celadon and teal? Pure knockout!
Marc Jacobs Brighton Flap Shoulder Bag
Marc Jacobs Brighton Flap Shoulder Bag ($1,495)
If it’s not easy for you to go green, opt for the new Marc Jacobs Brighton instead. Looking at its fresh, blue hues have us longing for Capri, but we’ll take this beautiful substitute (for now, at least). It look fresh with anything from girly spring dresses to the boy-meets-girl tailored trend that’s still going strong. Marc’s eschewed his usual push-lock and opted for a python slider that’s a perfect match to the textured chain. Not only does that mean your bag is easier to get into, it also makes this two-toned beauty lighter to carry. Think of it as good for your health.
Bag Snob for DKNY The Treasure Two-Tone Leather Tote
Bag Snob for DKNY The Treasure Two-Tone Leather Tote ($365)
And if you’re not up to spending four figures on this trend, opt for this satchel from the Bag Snob’s collaboration with DKNY. Super functional in that fabulously chic-yet-practical DKNY way (wear it as a shoulder bag, hand-carried satchel or cross-body), it’s sturdy and looks like a quadruple-digit stunner thanks to its embossed crock finishing and mix of colors and textures. And its blend of neutral colors means you’ll be able to wear it all year, even when your darker, cold-weather staples come back out of storage.
