A CLASSIC TOOLED LEATHER BAG OR BELT WILL BE FASHIONABLE FOREVER. WHEN INVESTING IN A SERIOUS STYLE STAPLE, CONSIDER FORGOING THE BLING IN FAVOR OF TRADITIONAL ARTISAN LEATHERWORKING. EDITORS TIP: FUN, FRESH COLORS ARE BEST IN WARM CLIMATES OR ON VACATION; IN COOLER LOCALES, TOTE BURNISHED MAHOGANY AND TOASTED BROWN.
JUAN ANTONIO
Toledo leather bag $230; visit acowgirlspromise.com, 530.409.5982
AMERICAN WEST
Graciebird bag $208; visit americanwest.cc, 888.367.2383
RALPH LAUREN
Horse-bit belt $295; visit ralphlauren.com.