If you had asked me a mere two months ago if I was a fan of east/west bags, I would have told you no. I mean, maybe I was then, but I just didn’t know it…yet.
Then, I came across the Alaïa Le Teckel bag and wondered why I never gave this elongated silhouette a second look. It screamed chic when I first spotted it, and it still does now. Still, I thought maybe this was a one-off as the shape has never been one I’ve tended to gravitate towards.
Once again, wrong.
As if the internet was trying to play games with me, Khaite’s The Simona haunted my dreams after I got a good look at it on Moda Operandi during their Fall 2024 trunk show period. I finally realized that yes, I am an east/west girlie.
East Meets West Obsessed
Since its inception, Khaite has stayed true to designer Catherine Holstein’s less is more mentality, never straying far from its overall vision of clean, minimal designs. Khaite is feminine and fresh, and its handbags, which debuted in 2019, have echoed that sentiment.
With the continued trend towards simple yet sophisticated designs, the east/west bag is ready for its moment in the sun, and the Khaite Simona has me hooked with its refined, elongated shape and curved lines.
Currently available for pre-order on Khiate.com for $2,100. The Simona is similar in shape and size to the Alaïa Le Teckel bag with dimensions of 5″ L x 14″ W x 2.4″ D. Come fall, I’ll be carrying the chic silhouette of an east/west bag…will you?
I feel the east west is a cute one season summer bag – not a keeper but certainly fun!
I think this may be true. But, I love an E-W tote forever!
I have a beautiful camel colored Gucci bag with bamboo handles that’s an east/west style. It’s a few years old and one of my favorite bags. The style comes around ever few years and I love it.
Im sorry but I own the Teckel and it’s 10000000% more chic and overall cooler than the Simona. The khaite version is completely forgettable it’s so plain.
What are the differences other than the prices? You paid $2,400 for the Teckel vs. the Simona is $2,100.
My fav E-W bag is the LV Jasmine (discontinued style), esp in one of the bright colors like yellow or orange.