Reed Krakoff Gym Bag

Something tells me Reed Krakoff didn’t really intend for this bag to be used to cart around your smelly sneakers and sweaty shorts. This “gym” bag is certainly luxe utilitarian; the all-leather body with python handle strap closure is modern while the detachable strap makes it practical. I think Reed has an incredible eye for style and design; I would swear he was an architect if I didn’t know any better. This is a great work bag for the woman who needs plenty of room and none of the extraneous muss or fuss. At quick glance, however, I think the strap anchors look cheap. They’re thin, made of simple metal and just look like something you’d find at Macy’s. Granted, this bag is under $800, so I guess you get what you pay for–especially at Reed Krakoff. But remember the days when $790 was A LOT to spend on a bag? Oh how times have changed.$790, available at Reed Krakoff, 831 Madison Ave.