It could just be the name - my boyfriend is from Essex, England, and his father’s name is Malcolm - but I can’t help adoring this Kate Spade Essex Small Malcolm handbag. The combination of black and navy is out of the box and eye-catching. The purse is actually inspired by Essex, Connecticut, and it certainly has the preppy, semi-nautical look down. The black canvas is nicely punched up by the navy calfskin patches, logo plate, and handles. Overall, it’s a chic and casual handbag for the weekend.
$395 at Katespade.com

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