We like a great ultra-luxury bag, of course, however we’re likewise huge believers that a bag doesn’t have to need a four-digit investment with a heritage fashion home in order to feel stylish, extravagant as well as useful. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for contemporary upstarts who are filling market spaces as well as providing high style at an accessible cost point, as well as lately, my personal preferred of that group is OAD.
OAD was started in 2015 by Sydney Suh-Lee, a designer who had worked at Calvin Klein as well as Kate Spade as well as who saw an opening in the market for super-functional bags with a simple, refined, very little look. The line, which is designed in new York as well as produced in Seoul, South Korea, now is available in a variety of 15 bags as well as little leather products in 15 colors—Suh-Lee has stated in previous interviews that new brands’ practical decision to introduce in only a handful of neutrals was something she really hoped to avoid. as well as in addition to the smart, sharp look of her bags, it’s indeed the colors that assist the brand stand out; that they look similarly great in dove gray or hot pink assists demonstrate the precision with which the pieces were designed.
The costs are likewise great, ranging from less than $100 for card situations to around $500 for the brand’s roomy day bags. a few of the larger pieces would make perfect work choices for even the most conventional offices, however the brand likewise offers smaller weekend pieces, as well as the color diversity means that the bags can go in any type of direction you choose. as well as even understand Suh-Lee’s brand is young, retailers seem to have noticed its potential: Shopbop, Saks as well as Nordstrom have all added a considerable number of the line’s bags to their spring assortments.
Check out a few of our favorites below.
OAD Arc Backpack
$525 via Nordstrom
OAD Carryall carry with set Clutch
$450 via Saks
OAD Circle Crossbody Bag
$315 via Shopbop
OAD Dia mini Pouch
$85 via Shopbop
OAD double Slim Crossbody Clutch
$250 via Nordstrom
OAD Luna Crossbody Bag
$415 via Shopbop
OAD mini set Zip Satchel
$350 via Shopbop
OAD mini messenger Crossbody Bag
$325 via Shopbop
OAD mini Prism Satchel
$375 via Nordstrom
OAD mini Saddle carrier Bag
$295 via Saks
OAD mini Zip around Wallet
$175 via Shopbop
OAD Prism Satchel
$495 via Nordstrom