New York’s cool girls love this CBK-inspired bag trend

Against all odds, after some questionable costume decisions last summer (which were later rectified), Ryan Murphy’s love story Is a real hit. As a result, the show, which follows the relationship of Caroline Bessette Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr., has also sparked an unexpected resurgence of ’90s minimalism. It feels as if a new generation has discovered Bessette Kennedy’s iconic style. Just scroll through social media, and you’ll understand what I mean: There’s no shortage of fashion fans trying to recreate the magic of her signature beauty.

Of course, what made Bessette Kennedy’s style so special was that His. She had a uniform that she wore, and she dressed in a way that reflected who she was. She didn’t follow trends, and she didn’t care much about what people thought. She wore Yohji Yamamoto and Prada even before the weather was cold. And so, it’s impossible to call yourself a CBK just by wearing a simple black turtleneck and a pair of trousers. There is much more to her look than this. That said, I would argue that the easiest way to channel some of her energy is through her handbag.

Caroline was often fond of Prada’s simple black top-handle handbags. In today’s climate of it-bag mania, where certain bags reach celebrity status (with inevitable overexposure), she can teach us all a thing or two about the value of investing in timeless pieces rather than trendy bags. Her handbags went well with all her outfits because they were simple. Styling them was also very easy. You can tell that Bette Kennedy wore them because she really used them. This authenticity made her a fashion icon.

The other day, I was walking around New York and saw handfuls of attractive archival vintage bags and new shiny It luxury bags in the arms of cool girls everywhere from Brooklyn to Uptown. However, to be honest, I see more and more stylish people choosing simple black top-handle bags, including me.