Anna Wintour’s successor has been chosen: Chloe Malle. Unlike Wintour herself, this one leans more towards Anne Hathaway’s character than Meryl Streep’s from “The Devil Wears Prada”.
Forget the job a million girls would kill for (Anna Wintour’s assistant), Malle decided to take it a step further and bravely lead Vogue into a new era.
Born to Hollywood royalty, American actress Candice Bergen and acclaimed French director Louis Malle, you can hardly say she’s “just like us.” And yet, she has a likable girl-next-door quality that feels relatable, from her carefree style to her career drive, which showcases a Millennial work-life balance that the world desperately needs to see from leadership.
She’s a chameleon, at ease in any setting, with a love of French market totes shown on her Instagram that may rival my own. I simply love her showing off two woven bags instead of an overpriced Birkin.
Just as Jane Birkin once turned humble baskets into her actual signature bag and not the bag Hérmes named after her, Chloe Malle has crowned the French woven market tote as her It-bag — a refined yet provincial carryall for her everyday necessities.
Although these bags are often found on the streets of Paris or the markets in Provence, anyone can channel a bit of Chloe Malle and look like a Frenchie — no passport required, thanks to Sézane.
Introducing the Justine Basket Bag, available in three different sizes with high-quality leather stitching on the handles that wear well with time. I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you I own three market totes, including Sézanes, and in a 600-square-foot apartment, that’s like 300 baskets in a suburban house.
No Louis Vuitton, Gucci or Chanel. Just straight-up woven baskets for much less money. Malle can lead us into an era of style where fashion is how you wear a look, not how you slap a label on it.
She is the juxtaposition of two worlds, uniting household names and those who aspire to belong but also enjoy a retirement fund. Buy your tote before Sézane is completely sold out because stock is limited.
Sézane reimagines French-girl ease with hand-woven raffia made in Madagascar and finished with leather ties for subtle refinement you won’t find on the streets of Paris but in the shops. This bag comes in six different styles, from olive green hues to floral motifs.
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This article was written by Emma Sutton-Williams, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter and resident fashionista. Emma is one of the best-dressed ladies in The Post’s office, and also known for finding an unbelievable deal on any one of her stylish outfits. Divulging on everything from the most-popular and most-underrated purse brands to her honest thoughts on Kim Kardashian’s Skims undergarments and apparel, Emma has cultivated an eye for style and an expertise for identifying the clothes and accessories worth your coin. At the same time, she proudly models the products she picks so you can see their fit and function first-hand. Emma has been creating shopping guides for The Post since 2024, and previously held bylines in Rolling Stone, Oprah Daily, Parents, InStyle, StyleCaster and more.
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