Bag The Look

From utilitarian daily beaters to versatile style statements, here are the latest work bags to elevate your office cachet.

- Amos Chin

WHETHER YOU PREFER them roomy, or sleek and refined, there is a work bag that will suit your needs and tastes. And for those of us who want the best of practicality and exquisite design, here is a round-up of carriers that will help elevate your professional standing in the boardroom and beyond.

Balenciaga Women’s Rodeo Medium Handbag

Don’t let its gender-specific moniker dissuade you. The Rodeo series works just as well as a unisex carrier with its epicene silhouette. A fresh take on the conventional briefcase, this mediumsized handbag is generously sized (35 x 23 x 11cm)—large enough to hold a 13-inch MacBook with room to spare. Sheathed in smooth calfskin, it comes with a removable leather key holder with two split rings, and a myriad of pockets with nappa lambskin lining. Most eye-catching, though, is its unusual construction featuring a wide front pocket that evokes a nonchalant allure, suggesting that securing your belongings is almost an afterthought. That said, it is fashioned with a turn lock closure for those who think otherwise.

Fendi Open Gusset Top Handle