Despite some predictions and various reports that the “It” bag is passé due to a harsh economy, Hollywood celebrities continue to defy the presumption by favoring designer styles. While the death of the “It” bag craze might be true for the average household, somehow I don’t see it going anywhere for celebs who make well over the average paycheck and tend to pick up freebies from designers.
According to InStyle, we’ve got the makings of a new favorite from Yves Saint Laurent’s fall collection of handbags. The casual, buttery-soft leather Roady tote is a perfectly slouchy oversized hobo with simple details and plenty of style. So far, the YSL bag has been seen about town on the arms of Katy Perry and Mary-Kate Olsen, though I highly doubt this will be an exhaustive list by the end of the season.
Though I can’t really say I’m over-the-moon with excitement about the new style, there’s a lovely simplicity and everyday charm to the design that appeals to my practical side. On the other hand, the steep $1795 price tag that accompanies the Roady tote is enough to abate any sensible allure of this handbag.
