The Everyday Tote

Demna Gvasalia’s first non-fashion carryall for Balenciaga is decidedly simple, purposeful, for everyone and every day.

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

Demna Gvasalia’s first non-fashion carryall for Balenciaga is decidedly simple, purposeful, for everyone and every day.

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What does one require of a daily tote? It should be functional: light to begin with, so it can aff ord to get heavier when it’s filled (with, say, a laptop); have ample space; supple straps that don’t bite the hand or shoulder; hold its shape even when it’s stuff ed to the brim; have a side pocket for smaller things; even better if there’s a detachable purse; and look substantial without being precious. Balenciaga’s Everyday is all that. And just in case you’re vain, there’s also a detachable mirror. From $1,390. – TLW 

PHOTOGRAPHY KENNETH WONG, ASSISTED BY WUILI/STILLS STUDIO
STYLING BRYAN GOH
HAIR CHRISTVIAN GOH/ TRIMMINGS SALON & SPA, USING KEVIN MURPHY
MAKEUP SHA SHAMSI, USING BURBERRY BEAUTY
MODEL MILENA/ MANNEQUIN
OUTFIT BALENCIAGA