As a fashion editor, people always assume you own a lot of clothes and accessories, but that isn’t necessarily the case. At Who What Wear, we implore you to really consider every purchase you make, so it would be remiss of us not to do the same. As a consequence, we’re each quite discerning when it comes to adding anything new to our wardrobes, and many of us don’t own nearly as much fashion as you might think. Me? My biggest oversight is my handbags, of which I have only a handful, nearly all of which are black, save for a straw tote and a beige top-handle from French brand, Polène.
I love black bags—they’re timeless, chic and go with almost everything I own (and anything they don’t, my Polène subs in for). However, sticking to this tightly honed palette means I have very little variation where my arm candy is concerned, and I worry that it makes all of my outfits, no matter how different the clothes may be, feel samey. So, I set out to find a hue just as classic but that will give my 2025 outfits a new lease of life. My first thought was a brown bag, a style which I’m yet to invest in. However, in the pursuit of branching out, I thought something lighter would fit the bill best. Plus, with the paler tones that dominated the spring/summer 2025 runways beginning to trickle in, I figure a lighter bag will work better with these delicate tones. Enter cream bags.
While this is not a new trend per say, I am surprised at how many fashion people seem to have switched their trusty black handbags for cream iterations this past week. Perhaps inspired by the new year and the bright days ahead (not to mention fashion month now feels tantalisingly close), it seems many of us are looking for a collective style reset, and a fresh cream bag may just be the solution.
