LOOK SHARP

A versatile bag that adds edge to any outfit.

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

A versatile bag that adds edge to any outfit.

Never underestimate the power of red, whether for lipstick or for bags.  This made-in-Italy baby is crafted from smooth calfskin in a classic box shape. Its sleek and no-nonsense design features a  structured silhouette that borrows from traditional satchel styling, a compartmentalised interior, as well as a fuss-free flap-down top. Then there’s the distinctive new Balenciaga BB monogram—the latest iteration of its iconic Double B motif which was first introduced in the ’70s. Carry yours in hand and give your suit an instant dose of cool or dress up your shirt-and-jeans combo by wearing it crossbody with the removable shoulder strap. Lipstick optional.

The Sharp XS Bag is $2,050 and is available at Balenciaga, #01-39,The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Tel: 6688 7157); #01-07, Paragon (Tel: 6732 0207).

ART DIRECTION: RAVEN YANG

PHOTOGRAPHY: ERIC JAN