An infamous scene from the last season of cult TV Succession involved the character Tom Wambsgans calling out a party guest for carrying a “ludicrously capacious bag”. The bag was kinda big, emblazoned with the iconic Burberry nova check print, and the total opposite of what would be classified as “quiet luxury”. As the name suggests, items that are considered quiet luxury are generally understated, are devoid of flashy look-at-me sized logos and so minimalist you’d be hard pressed to know what brand it is. Hence, the quiet part!
The great thing about a quietly luxurious bag is that its design is timeless. Simple. Classic. The kind of bag that is understated enough that you can carry it around for years to come. It’s actually a great way to approach designer bag shopping as you don’t tie your bag in to a certain season or time that it’s deemed out of date soon after you carry it out of the boutique.
When you’re looking for a bag that falls into the quiet luxury category, the aim is for simplicity. They’re generally free of too much hardware or embellishment, embrace clean lines, with perhaps a subtle design twist that stops it from being too pedestrian. In other words: the best way to guarantee a great designer bag investment. Think of brands such as The Row which is all about minimalist designs and an if-you-know-you-know type approach to its aesthetic.
Here are a few great options for bags that would surely pass the Roy style test…
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