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Once synonymous with cult favourites like the PS1 and PS11, Proenza Schouler (led by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez who are also the new creative directors at Loewe), a label defined by refined deconstruction, quietly introduces a new silhouette.
Meet the Days Carryall, a roomy tote crafted in paper calf leather with a shiny, crinkled finish that looks beautifully lived-in from day one. Scuffs and creases are welcome here, each adding to a personal patina that grows richer with time.
Generously sized at 59 cm wide and 29.5 cm high, the bag truly lives up to its name. Built for the multi-hyphenate life, it holds a 16-inch laptop, an extra pair of shoes and even a grocery run. All without switching bags, mind you. The 27 cm shoulder drop further ensures it rests comfortably over a jacket or a simple tee.
Functional silver-tone buckles punctuate the sides, thus serving as more than just decorative elements. When worn loose, the bag is a relaxed, sprawling shopper; its corners flaring nonchalantly. But cinch the corners inward, and the Days Carryall instantly adopts a more refined, structured shape.
Proenza Schouler also ensures practicality meets elegance. A magnetic top closure secures the bag’s contents while staying easy to access, a welcome reprieve from fiddly zips. Inside, a monogrammed zip pocket and two patch pockets keep smaller essentials organised, ensuring the cavernous interior never becomes a stylish black hole.
Proenza Schouler’s Days Carryall fits seamlessly into the modern urban rhythm, celebrating the beauty of lived-in luxury with effortless versatility. It’s available in Black, Merlot and Navy, so all that’s left is picking one to suit your fancy, one satisfying crinkle at a time.
