Like most of us, designer Phillip Lim could use more hours in his
day—seven more, to be exact. Contending with a mere 24, he still managed
to create the ‘31 Hour’, a chic transitional tote that can be
carried from early-morning exercise class to after-work dinner and
drinks. “I didn’t want to put another bag on the market that looked
great, but didn’t really work with the lives we all lead,” says Lim. Cut
from a supple calfskin, the bag’s genius is in its versatility: one
minute it’s a roomy shopper with space to lug a laptop; the other, a
folded envelope clutch, compact enough to maneuver a cocktail party. If
only everything were so easy, we wouldn’t need 31 hours.
‘31 Hour’ bag, $750 at 3.1 Phillip Lim, 115 Mercer Street, New
York, NY; (212) 334-1160
Photography by Zoe Ghertner