米国本土からのご注文は送料無料
full disclosure: this bag designer loves color. just look at the shortyLOVE collection and you can see it. teal. burgundy. army green. contrasting pops of orange or pink or sunny yellow. and i’m no stranger to patterns like camo, either. but something about a classic black bag just gets me. every. single. time. and i know so many of you feel the same.
black works with everything in your closet. it’s perfect for everything from errands to date night. black bags are style chameleons. a must-have for every wardrobe. but sloane, black bags aren’t really my style. trust me when i say they’re everyone’s style! let me explain how — and why — black bags are your most versatile wardrobe staple.
you don’t have to look back too far to see the rise and fall of color trends in bags… in the 80s there was neon pink, yellow, green, blue and purple. the 90s brought pastels while its grunge era popularized deep tones of mauve, plum, maroon and brown. the new century has seen every range of color, including the nostalgic revisiting of previous decades’ trends. i’m only picking out a few memorable trends here, this is by no means comprehensive.
but the one fail-safe standard across every decade since the 1950s: the oh-so-versatile black bag. today, even when every season seems to bring a new color revival, black reigns supreme. it transcends trends. it’s always in style, no matter the year, the season or your age.
people throw around the word “ultimate” so much it's practically meaningless at this point. but in this rare case, i find it fitting, so i’ll go for it: black bags deliver the ultimate in style versatility. heading to work? carry a black bag. going to a concert? grab a black bag. picking the kids up from school? don’t forget your black bag! from work meetings to casual outings, versatile black bags are made for it all.
its versatility is why i think everyone needs a timeless black bag. black doesn’t scream for attention… it quietly blends into the background. it seamlessly transitions from day to night, complementing a variety of occasions, outfits and accessories. dress it up with a tux-lapel blazer and palazzo pants. dress it down with barrel-leg jeans and a comfy tee. wear it with black, white, purple, leopard print and literally every other color or print in your wardrobe. because a black bag will almost always look good with whatever your closet offers up.
black bags are so versatile that they act as blank canvases. they are what you make of them. they’re classic. artsy. preppy. minimalist. punk. goth. boho. it’s all in the styling, effortlessly melding to fit everyone’s style.
as the most versatile bag color, black also provides the opportunity for even more personalization. punch up your black shortylove bag’s personality with boardwalk straps. slip an elegant silk scarf around its handle. carry the bag style – nylon tote bag, crossbody bag, belt bag – that compliments your unique wardrobe.
i find light shades to be super chic on a bag. but, depending on the material, those inevitable marks and spills that occur can be harder to hide. (just one more reason i chose durable, water-resistant, easy to spot-clean nylon for shortyLOVE bags. i want bag maintenance to be as easy as humanly possible for you!) black bags, on the other hand, are great at camouflaging the ins and outs of everyday use, proving again how versatile they are. classic style, modern benefits.
there must be a zillion black bags out there. not all of them will work for you, of course, and that’s okay! let’s find the bag that’s perfect for you. you know the one: the timeless black bag that’s just the right size and style to carry everything you need it to. effortlessly chic. easy to clean. softer. smarter. more organized. the bag you deserve is here.
i made sure that the most versatile bag color is available in a range of sizes and styles to meet your needs. i always recommend selecting the black bag that offers you the most versatility for your day and pairs well with most of your wardrobe. need a versatile black bag that’ll take you from work to workout to weekend in style? i recommend larger, multi-purpose options like our boxer or tate backpacks, tillie or ranger totes, or our wonder crossbody. they offer space and a variety of organizational features to hold all your daily essentials to help simplify your day. mid-sized options include our bestselling amuse and cruiser crossbodies, or our ace backpack. definitely check those out. something smaller? see our shorthand crossbody phone bag, small cruiser crossbody and marcel bucket bag.
if you want something hands-free (i know you do!), i’ve designed plenty of options to choose from. all 3 of our backpacks come in black, as do our extremely popular crossbody bags. wish you could find a tote with a crossbody strap? got it! and if you’re traveling light, consider a stylish belt bag/crossbody sling.
i design bags for real life. what’s that mean? bags with style and substance. classic, streamlined, versatile black bags that wear close to the body without getting in your way. soft, easy wearing nylon inside and out with internal padding for a plush carry. none of those stiff, hard corners that dig into your hip. actually made to stand up to everyday wear, from commutes to dog walks. this allows you to choose the best style for your needs without sacrificing practicality or all the little things that make your day simpler.
you deserve a better, more versatile black bag — and smarter organization is a big part of that. i will ask this over and over again: what’s the point of a stylish bag if it’s not functional? organization is my non-negotiable. that’s why i always make sure to give you cleverly placed pockets inside and out to keep your stuff handy — even with small bags like the shorthand phone bag, which also has handy credit card slots so you can wear it like a wallet. the pièce de résistance: a signature blush interior so you can easily see what’s in your bag. the most versatile bag color + the most versatile bag interior = yes, please.
trends come and go, but you can always go back to black. bags in this versatile shade will forever remain in style, offering endless versatility to your wardrobe.
a little endnote: yes, black bags are a timeless must-have. but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for a bold army green bag or leopard - print (the new neutral). you deserve a better bag — in all the colors!
xo — sloane
