Mark Cross Bags: Past Perfect, Future Classics

UPDATE: Apologies for the error earlier today! Here are the images of the Mark Cross bags!Once touted as the American “Gucci” – bags by the classic leather company were carried by Grace Kelly, their overnight case was given a cameo in Hitchcock’s “Rear Window,” and Liz Taylor famously bought a whopping 70 pieces of luggage for herself and Richard Burton – Mark Cross has just re-launched with a bang. All the while staying true to the brand’s trademark: French and Italian leathers at modern price points in timeless styles.Vibrant colors and confident shapes with unfussy maturity make for instant classics. Plus, scratch-proof stamped and treated leather, in appealing shades of cool Clementine, cheerful teal, and cobalt that’s somehow on the neutral side, will take a beating and beyond. The “Beaumont” chain-strap clutches, the flirtiest of the bunch, in calf and raffia are just begging for a stroll in the sun, while the “Josephine” clutch in mouse gray or stirring wine will look lovely with a cinch-waisted, full-skirted dress – some volume to counter their cleanness. But it’s the Saffiano cross-body flap bag, such soft leather in a rich blue, that’s my favorite – and the one I ordered. Luxurious tradition to be worn with modern easiness, slung across the body, for an ideal blend.Look for their exclusive relaunch at Saks Fifth Avenue, from $465-$765 and for more details, go to Mark Cross website here.