After the last two springs and summers, I can imagine that a lot of you are really sick of seeing bright color blocking. A yellow top, purple skirt and red shoes looked fresh in 2010, but now, it just looks a lot like everything we’ve already seen. In light of that, all of the neutral color blocked bags that have emerged lately seem like a breath of fresh air – a new, subtle take on a trend that’s been anything but subtle.
Mixing neutrals also has its functional advantages. Not only is it easier to work a black-and-tan bag into a wardrobe than a cobalt-and-green one, but a neutral bag has a longer potential lifespan than a non-neutral one, particularly when you’re dealing with a bold trend like color blocking. Neutrals, even light ones, aren’t beholden to a particular fashion season or outdoor temperature, so these bags are perfect for seasonal transitions, in addition to being a strong closet staple for years to come. We’ve rounded up some of your best neutral color blocked options, from a little under $300 to a little over $3000, after the jump.
Reed Krakoff Boxer Tote
Chloe Alice Colorblock Satchel
3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Hour Tote
Marc by Marc Jacobs Spot On Liz Colorblocked Bag
Tom Ford Two-Tone Petra Bag
Rochas Two-Tone Textured Tote Bag
Monserat De Lucca Calla Bag
Victoria Beckham Tri-Tone Shoulder Bag
Marc Jacobs Lambskin Paneled Tote Bag
Ooooo I swoon for the Tom Ford and Rochas!!! <3
Loving the Tom Ford bag!
Love the boxer tote.
Loving the Phillip Lim, though too bad the handles are so short!
I am drooling over the Chloe. I love it.
The Reed Krakoff is to die for!!! I hope like heck one shows up on eBay one day at a price I can afford lol
Thanks for spotlighting bags at all price points. 🙂 The Reed Krakoff is my fave!
should do a men’s bag version of this post!!
I think I want them all!
Thank you for this post! While I am attracted to the color blocking trend, I like my bags to be neutral. I never thought neutral bags could be color blocked! I love them all.
The Celine trapeze in black & white is also a great color block bag 🙂
the 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Hour Bag is sooo gorgeous!!