Sometimes, it’s all in the LACK OF details. A bag as clean and minimalist as this Yves Saint Laurent Patent Tribute Tote is all the better for not having superfluous extras like pouches, huge buckles, tassles, and all of those other things designers like to throw on their handbags. It just needs pure white ivory leather, a couple of simple zipped pockets, and a touch of gold hardware, like the rings that brighten up the shoulder strap. It’s almost Zen. I love the color for spring, and the clean lines will keep it in style season after season.

$865 at Bergdorf Goodman

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