From Italy with Love –
Leather Bag Edit

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

There are few fashion items more timeless than a great leather bag. When we first launched our Johnny Was Italian leather collection back in 2019, we went above and beyond to source the best buttery soft leathers and suedes from Santa Croce in Florence. Since Italy is the sartorial home of artisan-crafted leather accessories, our collection is also cut and sewn in a small family-operated factory in the same region.

For fall, we’ve taken the collection even further with gorgeous digitally-printed pebble leathers, velvety-soft suedes and glittery embroidery designs. Also, with the holidays right around the corner (yes, we can’t believe it either!) these carryalls make the perfect gift—from the decadent boho shoulder bag to the small stocking stuffer wallet—so let’s go bag shopping!

PRINTED PERFECTION

Just like our clothing, we’ve leaned into the patchwork print trend for fall since it has the perfect mix of color palettes and eclectic designs. The Gracie Iconic Patchwork Tote features printed leather with everything from watercolors to florals to leopard print. This is a great work tote, can easily fit a laptop or iPad, and the day’s incidentals. For something smaller, try the Gracie Kangaroo Wristlet, which can be kept inside the matching tote to store credit cards, ID, phone, and lip gloss, or carried solo for the evening.
While printed, but still different, the Uriah Leopard Messenger Bag features a cool leopard motif around the sides, as well as on the strap. One of the caramel, leather side panels feature a Southwestern-inspired embroidery. Great for daytime, day trips and we love to wear it with casual denim and our Daria Cashmere Whipstitch Sweater in Chocolate.

LBB (LITTLE BLACK BAGS)

All of us own a black purse or tote, so we elevated ours with an eye-catching metallic foil print with celestial-inspired details. Choose from the Astrology Shoulder Bag, or the smaller Astrology Crossbody Bag, both now available in Barolo for those that already have their go to black bag. There is a natural texture to the leather that makes the print catch the light and shimmer in the most gorgeous way. The larger, shoulder bag is great as your everyday bag, big enough to carry everything (and with an adjustable strap) and it also has a zippered interior pocket to keep your keepsakes safe. The smaller bag is perfect for evening, or as your party bag for this season and beyond (this one is also a great gift option since it’s infinitely useful and cute).

THE SUEDE STAR

All of us are in love with the Fiorire Mini Vanessa Bag. It strikes the perfect chord between retro and today. Featuring a versatile drawstring closure, double handles, and intricate cutout details throughout, this design embodies the very essence of hippie chic. It also includes a medium-length strap so it can also sit securely on the shoulder. Perfect with everything—from jeans to flowy maxi dress—this is the “it” bag of the season.

To shop our bags, and all of our other necessary accessories, head over here.