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Three years ago, on my birthday, I unwrapped a plain black leather Baggu bag: small, bucket-shaped, with a drawstring and a long strap. It was not dissimilar to a vintage Coach bag I’d admired ...

Who says black leather totes need to be plain and simple? Bottega's iconic oversized Intrecciato weaving adds fun flair to an otherwise understated design. Inspired by Jackie Kennedy's equally-as ...

Then there are the minimal versions worn by modern style icons like Elsa Hosk: plain black leather with a little elastic strap and a curved toe, as chic with a linen summer dress as a pair of wide ...

My youngest son went back to school on Thursday, dressed in his uniform: blazer, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers and black leather shoes. Easy, affordable and machine-washable – OK, maybe ...